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simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:16 am
by kcpcx
Power outlet added. Handy to charge devices. Parts available cheaply on Amazon. Power port unplugs to allow use of Battery Tender.
Re: simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:22 am
by SECoda
Yep - I copied from an earlier thread but same thing.
Re: simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:55 am
by Mel46
I added an outlet just above and to the left of the fuel door. It was simple to install and is waterproof. It is ideal when I need to plug something in for a quick charge while riding.
Re: simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:47 pm
by ScooterMan
i need to do this. When I listen to music when I ride longer distances, it eats up the battery on my phone. I have one in my Amazon cart, just haven't ordered it yet.
Re: simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:06 pm
by ScooterMan
BTW, I've seen people install these in the glove box. Not liking installing them anywhere but under the seat where it's lockable with regards to charging a cell phone, or any other electronic device of value!
Re: simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 2:23 pm
by SECoda
I thought about adding a lock to the glove box but that was a bit extreme. Maybe if it was larger and more useful.
ScooterMan wrote:BTW, I've seen people install these in the glove box. Not liking installing them anywhere but under the seat where it's lockable with regards to charging a cell phone, or any other electronic device of value!
Re: simple power port mod to charge devices
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:44 am
by Mel46
I have run a usb wire from under the seat before and plugged it into an adapter in the 12 volt outlet. I did this while I was in a restuarant . The outlet is hot all the time. There is a hole in the hinge that a USB cable will fit through. I also sometimes carry a small rechargeable battery for recharging electronic devices. That way I can just put everything under the seat and go inside while the device is recharging.
