Recently picked up a usb charger so i could charge my phone and gps while driving. However I was just running it directly to the battery which I know will kill the battery slowly due to the small led light that is always on when the charger is. My question is does anyone have any advice for where to wire accessories in to? I heard if you wire them to the lighting system then it will only be on when the bike is, but I dont actually know where the best place to wire that in would be.
This is for a 2007 gs500f
Check the wiring diagram and tie in to any wire that is switched on with the ignition. Tail light is a good option.
easy go to your local walmart or car parts store and pick up a switch and attach it somewere on the dash that looks good but easy to see so you can turn it off when you shut off your bike.
Tap off an orange cable.....anywhere you can find one, location doesn't matter.
Its the switched feed throughout the system, live when the key is on, dead with it off.
The GPS on one of my bikes is wired to the low beams, the ground wire is in the same location right behind the headlight.
Above suggestions will work...but...I wouldn't do it that way...and I didn't. I wouldn't mess with the existing wiring..."tapping in" here or there.
I know this sounds complicated...but when you see it..it is as simple as pie!
Here's my solution....plus and minus wires direct to the battery....inline fuse on the positive, close to the battery as possible (1"). Run these wires along frame to left side of frame..attach with cable ties...terminate these wires with Anderson Power Pole connectors.
Mount 12 volt to 5 volt "converter" under seat. Run the 12 volt cable along frame to meet the above connector...install Power Pole there too..Run cable from the other side of the voltage converter up to handle bars..with USB connector...to run GPS...charge phone etc...
Plug in power pole connector to run 5 volt stuff...unplug to turn off converter...
When not riding bike for a time...connect battery tender to the anderson power pole....this will charge 12v motorcycle battery...same port...for charging battery...or running voltage converter...
You could put a switch in the circuit...but not necessary....you can charge phone and use GPS if bike is running...or not running...
Cookie
My powerlet charger is run directly to the battery, and it is always on so if I leave a phone plugged into it the phone will charge while the motorcycle is off.
But, it's also dependent on a little plug so as long as the plug isn't in the charger port there's no power drain.
According to the previous owner, you can actually charge the battery through the powerlet, which is kind of cool. No need to undo the seat to get at the battery, nor wires hanging out from under the seat for a tender.
My advice for your accessory is to just install an on/off switch somewhere in the charger's power line. Off the battery is the simplest and best approach, if you ask me. No cutting and splicing wires necessary for the installation, you can give it it's own fuse, and it's not permanent so you can transfer it from cycle to cycle if need be.
Uh....yeah...I think you and I said the same thing???
Cookie
Quote from: Watcher on May 24, 2016, 06:24:22 AM
My powerlet charger is run directly to the battery, and it is always on so if I leave a phone plugged into it the phone will charge while the motorcycle is off.
But, it's also dependent on a little plug so as long as the plug isn't in the charger port there's no power drain.
According to the previous owner, you can actually charge the battery through the powerlet, which is kind of cool. No need to undo the seat to get at the battery, nor wires hanging out from under the seat for a tender.
My advice for your accessory is to just install an on/off switch somewhere in the charger's power line. Off the battery is the simplest and best approach, if you ask me. No cutting and splicing wires necessary for the installation, you can give it it's own fuse, and it's not permanent so you can transfer it from cycle to cycle if need be.
Thanks for all the suggestions, the inline switch sounds like it may be the easiest and simplest option as i would rather not splice any wires if i dont have to.
On my GS500F I added an Always On Accessory Outlet wired to the battery with a fuse located next to the battery.
You can charge the bike with it...
(http://i66.tinypic.com/28b9lkm.jpg)
Charge your personal electronics...
(http://i65.tinypic.com/10ofyok.jpg)
Or see if the charging system is charging the battery...
(http://i65.tinypic.com/1zn4rbo.jpg)
All of my bikes have a Battery Tender Quick Connect somewhere on them...
(http://i68.tinypic.com/wahdgh.jpg)
Another charging option available then is a Battery Tender 081-0158 Black Quick Disconnect Plug with USB Charger (http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0158-Disconnect-Charger/dp/B00DJ5KEF4?ie) to charge personal electronics, $11.15 Amazon Prime
(http://i67.tinypic.com/23hoint.jpg)
That is actually so sick..... maybe ill go this way haha
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on May 24, 2016, 04:42:40 PM
On my GS500F I added an Always On Accessory Outlet wired to the battery with a fuse located next to the battery.
You can charge the bike with it...
(http://i66.tinypic.com/28b9lkm.jpg)
Charge your personal electronics...
(http://i65.tinypic.com/10ofyok.jpg)
Or see if the charging system is charging the battery...
(http://i65.tinypic.com/1zn4rbo.jpg)
All of my bikes have a Battery Tender Quick Connect somewhere on them...
(http://i68.tinypic.com/wahdgh.jpg)
Another charging option available then is a Battery Tender 081-0158 Black Quick Disconnect Plug with USB Charger (http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0158-Disconnect-Charger/dp/B00DJ5KEF4?ie) to charge personal electronics, $11.15 Amazon Prime
(http://i67.tinypic.com/23hoint.jpg)
Quote from: twocool on May 24, 2016, 12:03:59 PM
Uh....yeah...I think you and I said the same thing???
Cookie
Did we?
Well, I think I started my reply before yours was posted, and I was multitasking a lot this morning so it probably took me forever to reply.
Either way, your reply was a lot more technical, so I don't see anything wrong with a layman's reply that gets to the same end.
Not sure why you are getting all offended by it anyway, not like I'm trying to steal your thunder or anything.
Relax.... :kiss3:
Cookie
Quote from: Watcher on May 24, 2016, 08:32:34 PM
Quote from: twocool on May 24, 2016, 12:03:59 PM
Uh....yeah...I think you and I said the same thing???
Cookie
Did we?
Well, I think I started my reply before yours was posted, and I was multitasking a lot this morning so it probably took me forever to reply.
Either way, your reply was a lot more technical, so I don't see anything wrong with a layman's reply that gets to the same end.
Not sure why you are getting all offended by it anyway, not like I'm trying to steal your thunder or anything.
http://www.cyclegear.com/TRACKSIDE-USB-Outlet
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/df06999651b3059a38717baafb318223.jpg)
I'm fortunate enough to have a cycle gear 5 mins from my house. I had a coupon and was able to get it for $10. Works great!
Quote from: DaMuffinMan on May 25, 2016, 03:59:43 AM
http://www.cyclegear.com/TRACKSIDE-USB-Outlet
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160525/df06999651b3059a38717baafb318223.jpg)
I'm fortunate enough to have a cycle gear 5 mins from my house. I had a coupon and was able to get it for $10. Works great!
Here ya go, same thing with the battery hookup for $11.99 Amazon Prime, like the waterproof aspect, and the 51 inch cable length for good location options Motopower 0609A 3.1Amp Waterproof Motorcycle USB Charger Kit SAE to USB Adapter (http://www.amazon.com/Motopower-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Charger-Adapter/dp/B01DYE54LI/)