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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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Ahh...I do have an 18" pigtail that I did NOT throw out after realizing I didn't need it to attach a Battery Tender...since HD gives you a connector under the Electrical Panel Cover.

Since the Electrical Panel Cover is so danged difficult to remove (just posted a new thread on that LOL), I guess it'll make sense to mount the 18" pigtail.

Then it sounds like a 5 foot USB cable is what I'll need.

I found a 4 foot USB cable at home, guess I'll try this first.

Finally getting around to running the SAE cable to the handlebar. Turns out there is a wiring harness tunnel under the gas tank that the wire can be run through. Basically connect to battery, run under seat, and under gas tank. I'll be taking the bike in tomorrow to have them do this for me. I don't have the tools or the nerve to deal with that gas tank. LOL
 

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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by F86
I use one of these when on a trip, which is the only time I need to charge my phone on the bike:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I run a 5 foot USB cable from the tender pigtail up under my seat and under the tank console. I can tuck it under the tank from the front and it stays invisible when not being used, and there's enough slack to reach a handlebar mount when needed.
I have the same exact set up. I ran my cord to my bar bag and put my phone in my bar bag. This is the USB port I use attached to the pig tail that came from the factory.
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Originally Posted by donmontalvo
Finally getting around to running the SAE cable to the handlebar. Turns out there is a wiring harness tunnel under the gas tank that the wire can be run through. Basically connect to battery, run under seat, and under gas tank. I'll be taking the bike in tomorrow to have them do this for me. I don't have the tools or the nerve to deal with that gas tank. LOL
Save yourself some $$$ and do it yourself. Basic tools required to take the seat and dash cover off. Run the cord under the dash next to the speedo and out the front in between the tank and forks. You don't need to take the tank off. That's how I ran mine. It'll take you about 15 min.

If I remember I'll post some pics when I get off work.
 
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I'm all for using OEM parts, but what are you getting for $29.95...

...a $4.95 usb adapter and $25 for a HD shield logo?
 
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Originally Posted by skinman13
I'm all for using OEM parts, but what are you getting for $29.95...

...a $4.95 usb adapter and $25 for a HD shield logo?
Ironically I ended up getting a 48" SAE/USB cable, and so I didn't even use the Harley Davidson one.

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Save yourself some $$$ and do it yourself. Basic tools required to take the seat and dash cover off. Run the cord under the dash next to the speedo and out the front in between the tank and forks. You don't need to take the tank off. That's how I ran mine. It'll take you about 15 min.

If I remember I'll post some pics when I get off work.
I went ahead and had a reputable shop run the wire, and also mount a sway arm bag. Then I went for a couple hour ride with the iPhone 7 at 95%. When I got back it was at 100% so very pleased.

Originally Posted by donmontalvo
I went ahead and had a reputable shop run the wire, and also mount a sway arm bag. Then I went for a couple hour ride with the iPhone 7 at 95%. When I got back it was at 100% so very pleased.
Battery to tank:




Exit from front of tank:




Handlebar:




Oh and the swing arm bag...


 

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