USB Power

Joe · Sun Mar 6th, 2011, 03:28 PM

I stole Devaclis' idea about mounting a Cigarette lighter for a power source, but then I wanted to take it to the next level...
After figuring out how to build one, I did a search and found this.

Didn't see it posted here yet, and I know most everyone who rides further than the next bar could use one of these, so enjoy!

I just ordered one so next week I'll update with how it works (and if it fries my phone).

Devaclis · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 09:32 AM

Ordered

Sean · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 09:39 AM

I like that! I wonder if you can run a couple off of the battery? I don't see why not. Then you don't have to remember all of your chords. Plus you can charge cameras and other shit too.

salsashark · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 09:57 AM

I considered putting one of those on the Duc, but in the end I decided to stick w/ a cig power source. This way it can stay universal, just swap out the adapter and go...

ordered one of these from touratech

Be sure to let us know how it works out for you though... I am curious.

Ricky · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 10:25 AM

That's sick that they do it with the SAE plug too. I've already got one of those on the bike for the battery tender. Convenient quick hookup.

rforsythe · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean

I like that! I wonder if you can run a couple off of the battery? I don't see why not. Then you don't have to remember all of your chords. Plus you can charge cameras and other shit too.

It amuses me that a musical demi-god misuses "chords" and "cords".

But yeah, that's a sweet idea and I am going to install some. Cig lighter plugs are bulky as hell compared to the typical iPhone cable, etc. Nice find!

OUTLAWD · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:33 AM

the brit has a factory powerlet receptacle...had to get the male end from a JD dealer, but then I wired a few USBs underneath the seat.

this is a slick little package though...if only I could find a waterproof USB hub

Devaclis · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:34 AM

salsashark · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:36 AM

every time I see that picture it reminds me that I need to steal my bottle opener back...

Sean · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rforsythe

It amuses me that a musical demi-god misuses "chords" and "cords".

I didn't even notice that! Demi-god...hmmmm, I don't know if I should be flattered or offended? I'll be flattered.

Joe · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:48 AM

Yeah, the bottle opener is my next addition.

I think the "Safety Third" sticker would be a requirement at that point.

longrider · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:52 AM

On a side note, now that cigarette lighters are becoming optional equipment i wonder if the industry will go to a smaller power connector or is the 'cigarette lighter adapter' just too entrenched??

salsashark · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 12:13 PM

^^ The avalanche my dad just bought has USB connector(s?) in the console...

Ricky · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 12:19 PM

My new car I just bought has both a cig lighter (power only) and usb port in the center console (ipod, mass storage audio & video, charging).

GregsGSXR · Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 04:03 PM

Here is what I am getting for power. Just to plug my phone in while I am riding. But it works for everything.

http://www.voltaicsystems.com/fuse.shtml

Sun Mar 6th, 2011, 03:28 PM	#1
Joe Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SE Aurora Posts: 289	USB Power I stole Devaclis' idea about mounting a Cigarette lighter for a power source, but then I wanted to take it to the next level... After figuring out how to build one, I did a search and found this. Didn't see it posted here yet, and I know most everyone who rides further than the next bar could use one of these, so enjoy! I just ordered one so next week I'll update with how it works (and if it fries my phone). __________________ Sibling Rivalry Racing

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 09:32 AM	#2
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: USB Power Ordered __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 09:39 AM	#3
Sean Princess of Prius Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Posts: 6,819	Re: USB Power I like that! I wonder if you can run a couple off of the battery? I don't see why not. Then you don't have to remember all of your chords. Plus you can charge cameras and other shit too.

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 09:57 AM	#4
salsashark Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Malakalaka Balance Board of Trust Posts: 7,851	Re: USB Power I considered putting one of those on the Duc, but in the end I decided to stick w/ a cig power source. This way it can stay universal, just swap out the adapter and go... ordered one of these from touratech Be sure to let us know how it works out for you though... I am curious. __________________ Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change... Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting! Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 10:25 AM	#5
Ricky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DenCO Posts: 2,149	Re: USB Power That's sick that they do it with the SAE plug too. I've already got one of those on the bike for the battery tender. Convenient quick hookup. __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR - Graffiti 2002 Yamaha WR250F

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:33 AM	#7
OUTLAWD Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: D'troit Posts: 3,134	Re: USB Power the brit has a factory powerlet receptacle...had to get the male end from a JD dealer, but then I wired a few USBs underneath the seat. this is a slick little package though...if only I could find a waterproof USB hub __________________ Resident Honey Badger

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:34 AM	#8
Devaclis AKA "Devaclis" Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Occupy CSC Fuck You Ralph Posts: 19,633	Re: USB Power __________________ First rule of the internet: bleep you and everything you stand for. Second rule of the internet: FKZOR U AND RRYTHING U STND FR!

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:36 AM	#9
salsashark Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Malakalaka Balance Board of Trust Posts: 7,851	Re: USB Power every time I see that picture it reminds me that I need to steal my bottle opener back... __________________ Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change... Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting! Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:48 AM	#11
Joe Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SE Aurora Posts: 289	Re: USB Power Yeah, the bottle opener is my next addition. I think the "Safety Third" sticker would be a requirement at that point. __________________ Sibling Rivalry Racing

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 11:52 AM	#12
longrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Elizabeth Posts: 1,416	Re: USB Power On a side note, now that cigarette lighters are becoming optional equipment i wonder if the industry will go to a smaller power connector or is the 'cigarette lighter adapter' just too entrenched??

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 12:13 PM	#13
salsashark Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Malakalaka Balance Board of Trust Posts: 7,851	Re: USB Power ^^ The avalanche my dad just bought has USB connector(s?) in the console... __________________ Do not put off living the life you dream of. Next year may never come. If we are always waiting for something to change... Retirement, the kids to leave home, the weather or the economy, that's not living. That's waiting! Waiting will only leaves us with unrealized dreams and empty wishes.

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 12:19 PM	#14
Ricky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DenCO Posts: 2,149	Re: USB Power My new car I just bought has both a cig lighter (power only) and usb port in the center console (ipod, mass storage audio & video, charging). __________________ 2008 Honda CBR600RR - Graffiti 2002 Yamaha WR250F

Mon Mar 7th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#15
GregsGSXR Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Littleton Posts: 34	Re: USB Power Here is what I am getting for power. Just to plug my phone in while I am riding. But it works for everything. http://www.voltaicsystems.com/fuse.shtml __________________ 06 GSXR 600, 01 DRZ 400S "It's not about the destination. It's about the ride" www.colorado2wheels.com

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