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I would like to wire in my additional USB charging cable under the fairing to a switched line. I am using the accessory 12 volt spare (small black connector upper left of fairing when facing bike). Ideally there is another switched set of wires somewhere so I don't have to pull the tank and run a wire to the battery or accessory plug under the seat.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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Not sure what you are trying to do - however if just to get another USB line, why not put an adapter inside the right - turn one into 2.
 
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Good idea, that
 
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The power port connector in the tour pack is switched. If that's what you're asking
 
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I would like to wire in my additional USB charging cable under the fairing to a switched line. I am using the accessory 12 volt spare (small black connector upper left of fairing when facing bike). Ideally there is another switched set of wires somewhere so I don't have to pull the tank and run a wire to the battery or accessory plug under the seat.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My apologies that I was not clear enough.

My goal is to add a switched USB power port under the fairing. This will be to power a camera and other accessory. A USB hub added to the factory cable in the dash box is not feasible for my effort. I tried that for a temporary solution and various hubs did not pass the power and the Boom system became confused.

I can run the USB power port directly off the battery but I'd prefer it to be switched so nothing left plugged in will continue to draw power when the bike is off. If there is another switched power pair under the fairing I can tap into that instead of needing to run the cable back under the seat.
 
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don't you have a 12 volt power port on the right hand side of the fairing, down low (when sitting on the bike). Get a USB adapter that plugs into that, they come with 2, 3, or more USB plugs.


 
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If you dont have a need for your 12v outlet, there are some replacements out there that are just USB. Might be a good alternative.

https://www.amazon.com/BlueFire-Char...%2Boutlet&th=1
 
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Yank off the fairing and tap into the wiring going to the cigarette lighter, its switched
 
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Under the fairing, tap into the wiring going to the cigarette lighter. Its switched
 


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