On my 2008 EFI Thruxton I already have a standard 12V lead connected from the battery with weather protection cap to allow me to connect my battery charger without removing the seat. Does anyone know if it is possible to plug an extension lead into this outlet with a USB outlet to enable me to plug in my iPhone to charge it whilst on the move? If so, where would I get the cable with the correct connector or is it simply a matter of buying a generic item and a bare connector and then making it up myself? I have a Kriega tail pack on the seat so I plan to connect the phone and then tuck it into this whilst travelling. Not sure about charging voltage, etc and whether it would damage the phone. Any advice appreciated.
If you are using a standard size cigargette lighter socket the answer is yes I have a samsong phone charger that has a USB socket and lead, but if you are using a hella socket I am not sure, but you may be able to get a USB socket and cable which you could connect up to the hella plug. Keith
Thanks Keith. Been in touch with a supplier who can provide a 12v fused outlet to plug into the battery charging lead and this can then take the type of lead you suggest. They also told me that this arrangement would correctly regulate the feed into the phone.
This is the 12v socket http://towzatronics.com/shop/batter...ocket-unfused-with-battery-charger-connector/
This is the USB adapter http://towzatronics.com/shop/standa...ma-ideal-for-charging-satnav-tablet-ipad-etc/
Cheers looks like it will have to be weatherproofed, maybe run the whole thing out of your jacket pocket?
Yes, either that or my tailback. I haven't decided to purchase yet as with the phone cable as well there will be a lot of bulk. On a bike with under seat storage I would have just plugged it all in under cover. May just wait and see if anything else becomes available as it's not an emergency requirement at the moment.
Bought these on ebay, works well and waterproof OPTIMATE USB CHARGING LEAD + FREE OPTIMATE TORCH & TM71 CONNECTOR COMBO DEAL
Thanks for the information. Could you tell me how long the USB lead is as I want to find out if it will reach my tailback on the pillion seat?
Thanks but I think that's the extension cable. Before you use that you have to plug the base USB outlet cable into the battery lead outlet. I was hoping that this alone would reach my tailback to avoid several components and too much wire so that it could charge whilst on the move.
just for info Creaky, I have a socket in the tail for the charger and another up front for the phone,garmin and anything else I need and my wife plugs in to the charge socket for her heated gloves when it is cold. Keith
Just thought that I'd post an update on this thread as it may help someone. I found that my son already had an old iPhone charging lead to fit into the cigarette lighter socket of his car which he wasn't using anymore. This was basically a standard syncing lead with a USB socket that fits into a standard 12V outlet. I ordered an unfused 12V outlet lead from Towzer (slightly different to the link already provided but shown on their website) as the existing battery charge lead on my bike is already fitted with a 3A fuse. The USB adapter was a bit shaky in the socket and was tending to cut the connection with the slightest movement so I wrapped it in black insulation tape to secure it firmly. I also added a bit of tape around the charge lead connector to seal against any weather. Under power the outlet emits a green LED light which is handy to confirm all is well. The new lead with the 12V outlet now plugs into my existing charge lead point and can be fed under the seat strap to hold it out of the way and then the phone and link cable plugs in and tucks neatly into the mesh base pocket of my Kriega US10 tailback. Please note that this will only be used as an emergency; for instance when I have been out all day using the phone as a camera perhaps, etc. and charge has dropped off. By linking the battery to the bike I can charge the phone as I return home in case I need it for calls in the event of a breakdown or whatever. The cables pack into a plastic bag and now live in the waterproof section of my tailback. As a point of interest, the Kriega US10 holds an amazing amount of stuff. In the pics I've shown the pack is holding: Waterproof overtrousers Waterproof jacket Inner gloves EDZ shell shirt Toolkit with socket set, pliers, tape, ties, fuses, spanners, allen keys, copper grease and a torch Disc lock and reminder cable All handy bits in case you get stuck anywhere. I stopped to help a guy on an old Norton the other week and he was very pleased to have the hep of my tools to sort out his dodgy battery connections! Anyway, thanks for everyone's help and suggestions.
Hi Creaky just be a little careful with the USB adapters as I've just killed two in a week riding the Alps with a friend. I made this contraption to add to my control station A sat nav/ iPhone mount, a 12v socket and also I combined it with a voltage reg as I loaded the bike with more power hungry items. The first usb died as I was running a high consumption iphone sat nav off it on a daily basis although still showed red light then the second one filled with condensation overnight and got erratic then died too. I'm going to pack the third one when I buy one to vaseline and try again.
Hi Tigcraft Thanks for the advice. Will only be using mine as a back up for the occasional charge rather than running accessories from it, though. Cheers Creaky
