in case you missed part 1, link to part 1 is below:
http://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-...ding-cheap-usb-charger-use-bike-part-1-a.html
Mounting to the bike, in this case a 2011 KLX-250.
All bikes are gonna be slightly different, but this'll give you the general idea.
Wires screwed to the battery, make sure the wires with the home made terminals or proper terminals sit under the main bike terminals.
This helps to prevent damage to the wires and possible breakage.
Adapter ty-wrapped in a convenient place under the KLX's seat.
Wire run up the side of the fuel tank towards the forks, ty-wrapped in place.
A few more strategically placed ty-wraps, and job's a good'un.
A few words of caution....
This will only work on bikes with a 12 Volt DC Electrical System, I'm guessing that these days that probably means most bikes.
I had an 1989 XR-250 back in the UK that was 6 (or possibly 12.. long time ago) volt AC system and no battery, this mod absolutely will not work on bikes like that.
The adapter, while very efficient, does draw current, even with no GPS/Phone plugged in.
It's around 4mA which is nothing really, but if the bike is only used once a month it could become an issue.
I use my bike every day, so not a problem for me.
Easy to add a switch of some sort for bikes not used that often though.
Any questions/comments, shoot
Rich.
http://www.rideasia.net/motorcycle-...ding-cheap-usb-charger-use-bike-part-1-a.html
Mounting to the bike, in this case a 2011 KLX-250.
All bikes are gonna be slightly different, but this'll give you the general idea.
Wires screwed to the battery, make sure the wires with the home made terminals or proper terminals sit under the main bike terminals.
This helps to prevent damage to the wires and possible breakage.
Adapter ty-wrapped in a convenient place under the KLX's seat.
Wire run up the side of the fuel tank towards the forks, ty-wrapped in place.
A few more strategically placed ty-wraps, and job's a good'un.
A few words of caution....
This will only work on bikes with a 12 Volt DC Electrical System, I'm guessing that these days that probably means most bikes.
I had an 1989 XR-250 back in the UK that was 6 (or possibly 12.. long time ago) volt AC system and no battery, this mod absolutely will not work on bikes like that.
The adapter, while very efficient, does draw current, even with no GPS/Phone plugged in.
It's around 4mA which is nothing really, but if the bike is only used once a month it could become an issue.
I use my bike every day, so not a problem for me.
Easy to add a switch of some sort for bikes not used that often though.
Any questions/comments, shoot
Rich.
