Evening Any ideas/suggestions how I go about fitting a USB charger for my mobile so I can use it as a Sat Nav, or powering a Sat Nav for that matter, on my 999? Cheers
If you have a recent optimal lead from your battery... They do different leads for sat navs, smart phones, gadgets etc... Even Optimate!!!!!
Is there no way of getting a USB lead, cutting it up and splicing it onto the parking light, or something?
No, you need a 12v to 5v converter. I've done mine, another forum member and my uncles bike. Wire the below to a light circuit or even better buy a 12v relay and wire that to the battery with a trigger wire to a light. I use this item. 12V to 5V Dual USB Power Adapter Converter Connector Car Motor 3A Charger UK | eBay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
You run the trigger wire of a relay to something like a light or anything else that only comes on when the bike is on, because it then means it's only drawing power whilst the ignition circuit is on. No battery drain issues. I used to use a thing like @Exige mentioned but had to keep remembering to unplug it when the bike was off or it could drain the battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
What about one of these? 12v Waterproof Motorbike USB Power Socket Adapter Charger Outlet Motorcycle | eBay
That will work too. You can just wire it to the battery if you don't want the hassle, just remember that it will drain whilst off. If you leave your phone plugged in or something, you could get stuck. Relays cost a couple of quid and are easy to wire. Once you use one you'll be hooked as they make life so much easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Wire in one like this. It has a decent 12v to 5v step-down and can easily be wired in. Motorcycle Waterproof Mobile Cellphone USB Charger 12V-5V 2A Step Down Module | eBay As above, use a relay so it only runs when you bike is running. A good tip is to work off the rear light or brake light, and use a couple of connectors to make a short extension into the harness so you're not chopping wires around. I've done the same on a couple of bikes and in the car they work really well, are easy to remove and can power all sorts of things including heated grips, sat nav leads, etc.
