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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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This is the one I use on my Ultra Classic

http://www.warmnsafe.com/usb-3with-pouch/

Originally Posted by taygull
I have an iPHone 5...I have installed Carlini 16" gangster apes and when I did this I ran an internal USB cable from the battery area (not connected just a USB) and the small jack that goes to my book audio through the bars. I made a small hole (after consulting with Carlini about bar integrity) and have the iPhone 5 lighting jack and the 3mm cable hanging below the bend in the upper pull back area. I have a bracket on order and will mount the phone there (left side).

What I need to do is connect the USB to a fuse and then to the battery under the seat.

Can anyone provide specific parts needed to go from the bike battery through a fuse and into a USB cable?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Just installed a hard wired USB cable onto my battery and working great for me !!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Default Any have a charging not supported problem?

I have the TAPP Lite on my RK, wired properly. Tried 2 different genuine Apple Lightning cables and both give me the "Charging not supported on this accessory".

3BRpowersprots is trying to figure it out as well. I've even tried hard and soft reboots of the phone.

Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hauntedstuff
I have the TAPP Lite on my RK, wired properly. Tried 2 different genuine Apple Lightning cables and both give me the "Charging not supported on this accessory".

3BRpowersprots is trying to figure it out as well. I've even tried hard and soft reboots of the phone.

Thanks.
Try cleaning the terminal of the lightning where it plugs into the phone...and make sure you don't have to much power going through it.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by taygull
I have an iPHone 5...I have installed Carlini 16" gangster apes and when I did this I ran an internal USB cable from the battery area (not connected just a USB) and the small jack that goes to my book audio through the bars. I made a small hole (after consulting with Carlini about bar integrity) and have the iPhone 5 lighting jack and the 3mm cable hanging below the bend in the upper pull back area. I have a bracket on order and will mount the phone there (left side).

What I need to do is connect the USB to a fuse and then to the battery under the seat.

Can anyone provide specific parts needed to go from the bike battery through a fuse and into a USB cable?
You are going to need a 5VDC source for that USB... can't just hook it to the battery..you'll fry your phone..
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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I have used a number of these. They all work fine but I find they are often unreliable and break down after a couple of months. I think the USB connection interface itself is also a bit flaky. I would therefore recommend you install it in such a way that it can be changed out fairly readily
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by kyote
You are going to need a 5VDC source for that USB... can't just hook it to the battery..you'll fry your phone..
I purchased a pig tail that comes off the battery tender and converts to USB, specifically designed for iPHone usage...works great.
 
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