USB Charger fitting ?

[Tayto]

Has any of you's fitted a USB charge point on the bike, Was thinking it would be a handy little tool for me in the summer,

would I have to connect straight onto the battery, or put in an extra fuse ?

[Kantara]

Hi dude, when I fitted one to my cub I put in an in line fuse.

[tookadum]

Yep best put a fuse on because voltage fluctuations can cause problems. i.e.if you rev a bike high you can sometimes see the headlight brightness increase - this is because the voltage is higher when the engine is revved so it's always safer to put a fuse in to prevent putting a high voltage through an expensive piece of kit 

[Mantrid]

The one that I use (got it off ebay) has a fuse already in it.

[tookadum]

Yes they should have, to protect the circuit    But you can buy the usb port and make one up yourself.

Word to the wise ALWAYS fit a fuse in any 'add on' circuit cos otherwise you run the risk of blowing up your equipment or worse ! 

'Here lies an Inazuma that the owner did not fit a fuse to additional wiring'   

[Rucifa]

I fitted an imitation x-ram mount that I found on ebay or aliexpress, it came with an integrated USB port wiring and a fuse. Now I can charge my phone whilst riding and also use my phone as a GPS at the same time if I want.

[Tayto]

Rucifa

I fitted an imitation x-ram mount that I found on ebay or aliexpress, it came with an integrated USB port wiring and a fuse. Now I can charge my phone whilst riding and also use my phone as a GPS at the same time if I want.

Suppose I should be looking for something much the same as it will be charging while riding, I'll have a look on chinabuy to see if they have something suitable 

[wazuma]

Hi, I've had a cigarette style socket (fused) put under the seat to charge my car GPS that sits in my adapted tank bag 

[Tayto]

wazuma

Hi, I've had a cigarette style socket (fused) put under the seat to charge my car GPS that sits in my adapted tank bag 

Hi Wazuma,

Under the seat was the first place that came to mind when I first thought of fitting one, mainly because I could charge the phone out of sight, Must look for a tank bag with a clear pocket on top,
Did you connect directly onto the battery ?

[wazuma]

Hi Tayto
Dealer fitted, last service..will take a look at the wiring.
I've had to shorten the straps on this Rentec bag and they cover the knee grip area (I can live with this)- but it does offer holes for the under seat wiring and a neat, pop up GPS holder