Anyone Run wires for Burnsmoto USB plug?
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If connected to the battery the device will draw current at all times.
It is a small amount of draw but the unit will be powered all the time.
Small amount of draw over time could drain battery if not ridden.
Would it not be easier to tap into the headlight and only have power when the bike is on ? maybe use a posi-lock to avoid any cutting and avoid running wires under the tank.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
It is a small amount of draw but the unit will be powered all the time.
Small amount of draw over time could drain battery if not ridden.
Would it not be easier to tap into the headlight and only have power when the bike is on ? maybe use a posi-lock to avoid any cutting and avoid running wires under the tank.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/sale/pos...s-for-sale.htm
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If connected to the battery the device will draw current at all times. It is a small amount of draw but the unit will be powered all the time. Small amount of draw over time could drain battery if not ridden.
Would it not be easier to tap into the headlight and only have power when the bike is on ? maybe use a posi-lock to avoid any cutting and avoid running wires under the tank.
Would it not be easier to tap into the headlight and only have power when the bike is on ? maybe use a posi-lock to avoid any cutting and avoid running wires under the tank.
Hey IM, that is a good link, thanks! I planned to only have my phone connected while I ride, for GPS or tunes, so the battery connector wouldn't be a problem, but it looks like connecting up to the light in front would be a lot easier. I'm guessing the posi-tap would be the way to go? How do you know which wire to tap into?
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Well, I've had mine on my Road Glide and have never had an issue with it draining the battery. The bike sat all winter and was never on a charger. Also, if it was for an accessory, I wouldn't mind tapping to the headlight. But, since it is my expensive iPhone that I don't want to fry, I'm not willing to tap into anything other than directly to the battery.
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Why would tapping into the headlight fry a phone as opposed to the direct to battery connection?
Especially if the acc. plug inside some headlights is used.
Item is a very low amp draw device.
Just trying to see if this is a personal choice or some kind of safety concern.
Especially if the acc. plug inside some headlights is used.
Item is a very low amp draw device.
Just trying to see if this is a personal choice or some kind of safety concern.
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Same reason you'd wire an amp directly to the battery, clean power. It is a personal choice but, if you look at a wiring diagram of the bike you can see that power works it's way from the fuse block through the system splitting off to each component. It's possible that a blown bulb somewhere could cause a spike or surge. Running a single use line straight to the battery is similar to plugging your computer into a surge protector IMHO. So, personal choice as it makes me feel better. If I was using just an iPod, it'd be no big whoop.
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