I want to fit some kind of handlebar mounted charger, connected to the battery, which I can charge my phone from via USB.
Looking at this thing:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164375575470 ... SwnyFfBr8-
Any advice / ideas / preferences?
USB handlebar charging
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Re: USB handlebar charging
We've got these fitted to all our KTM's and BMW's as well the works vans. Never had any trouble with them even after having to dig mud out of one.
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Re: USB handlebar charging
Make sure you wire it via relay or the transformer will flatten the battery on your bike.
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Re: USB handlebar charging
Yes I'm interested in NOT doing exactly that, Chipy. Wouldn't the on/off switch sort that out?
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Re: USB handlebar charging
On our KTM's I've taken a feed from the lighting circuit, this circuit turns on and off with the engine.
The BMW's I use the accessories feed which comes on with the key.
The BMW's I use the accessories feed which comes on with the key.
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Re: USB handlebar charging
I fitted one of these
Dual USB Socket Charger,...
There's a switch on the outlet box but it doesn't isolate the kit from the battery supply so +1 for the commemts on switched supply
Cheers
Harv
Dual USB Socket Charger,...
There's a switch on the outlet box but it doesn't isolate the kit from the battery supply so +1 for the commemts on switched supply
Cheers
Harv
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Re: USB handlebar charging
Dave what ever you do put an inline fuse in, and waterproof switch so it won't overload, and you can isolate it
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Re: USB handlebar charging
If it’s for his Beta there’s waterproof and waterproof. It might be safer buying something through a yacht chandler.chunky butt wrote: ↑Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:11 pm Dave what ever you do put an inline fuse in, and waterproof switch so it won't overload, and you can isolate it
https://www.force4.co.uk/item/Osculati/ ... Socket/9JK