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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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I'm about to swap out my bars on my '12 RKC to 16" Carilini Gangster Apes. While doing this I'd like to add a constant charger for my iPhone to a mount I have on the bars.

Anyone have a specific list of items I need to do this, and thoughts on the best way to go about it. I'll want to run the wire internal and out near the grip, even if I need to drill a small hole under the bars for the wire to come out and go to the phone, the iPhone 5 uses the lightning connector.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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The USB into factory connector is what I use. I ran it under my tank, then plug in my USB.

http://www.3brpowersports.com/
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by taygull
the iPhone 5 uses the lightning connector.
That lightning connector is only on the iPhone side.
The other end of that cable is just a standard USB connection.

So, just find something like the link reesestewww posted.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by taygull
I'm about to swap out my bars on my '12 RKC to 16" Carilini Gangster Apes. While doing this I'd like to add a constant charger for my iPhone to a mount I have on the bars.

Anyone have a specific list of items I need to do this, and thoughts on the best way to go about it. I'll want to run the wire internal and out near the grip, even if I need to drill a small hole under the bars for the wire to come out and go to the phone, the iPhone 5 uses the lightning connector.
Just get a USB that plugs into the cigarette lighter like you would use in your car.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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The one from griffith that Wally World and target sell is great it does not stick out from the lighter so it is almost flush
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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I mounted mine on the fuel door and run the wire when I need it
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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I mounted the cable to the left side of my neck. I plug an iPhone 5 USB cable into it.

 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:58 PM
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I understand what it is you are trying to do.

Personally I would rather terminate in a mini USB connection so you are not locked in to iPhone in future

Apple do a neat mini USB to lightning adaptor
 
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I like that usb plug. Is it plug and play or direct wire to the battery?
 
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I like that usb plug. Is it plug and play or direct wire to the battery?
PNP directly to the accessory harness under your seat.
 
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