Power Source
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Power Source
Hey all,
I've got a 17 Road King with heated grips (from HD) and I was wondering if there is a power source in the neck/headlight area that is easy to get to? Wanting to charge a phone or GPS. Shouldn't need both at once.
TIA
I've got a 17 Road King with heated grips (from HD) and I was wondering if there is a power source in the neck/headlight area that is easy to get to? Wanting to charge a phone or GPS. Shouldn't need both at once.
TIA
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Harley sells this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...05-69200971--1
and this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...arging-adaptor
and this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...arging-adaptor
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
On my RK, I ran one of these off the battery charging cable, then ran a USB cable up under the tank to the bars. It was an easy installation, mounted the unit with velco against frame above the starter. That way I would just disconnect the unit and plug my battery tender in while the bike is in the garage.
Last edited by hbsoldier3; Jan 23, 2018 at 11:34 AM.
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On my RK, I ran one of these off the battery charging cable, then ran a USB cable up under the tank to the bars. It was an easy installation, mounted the unit with velco against frame above the starter. That way I would just disconnect the unit and plug my battery tender in while the bike is in the garage.
https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende.../dp/B00DJ5KEF4
https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tende.../dp/B00DJ5KEF4
Was it very difficult to get under the tank?
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From: Bear Flag, lower end
No, I just unscrewed the rear console screw, and slid the wire under the rubber molding on the left side of the tank.
Last edited by hbsoldier3; Jan 23, 2018 at 07:43 PM.
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So didn't really have to mess with the tank?
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No not at all, took maybe 5 minutes to route the cable all the way up to the left hand grip area.
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From: Boise, ID
Harley sells this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...05-69200971--1
and this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...arging-adaptor
and this: https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...arging-adaptor
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I've never messed with tanks on either of the Harleys I've owned. Heard it was easy, but didn't realize it was quite that easy.