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Old Nov 11, 2025 | 02:42 PM
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Is there a 12 volt connection available under the front fairing?
 
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What year bike are we talking about?
 
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And what are you connecting?
Amp draw? 🤔
 
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Originally Posted by Hammerhead Pat
What year bike are we talking about?
Originally Posted by ShovelEd
And what are you connecting?
Amp draw? 🤔
It is a 2023 Triglide. I want to hook up a usb charging port under the fairing and run a usb cable into the fairing cubby hole / phone holder.
 
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I replaced the "cigarette lighter" with a usb port.. You can use the power to the "cigarette lighter" to power an "interal" usb also.

 
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Originally Posted by agapsdiver
I replaced the "cigarette lighter" with a usb port.. You can use the power to the "cigarette lighter" to power an "interal" usb also.

I did the same.
Far simpler, and it’s a “keyed” power connection.
 
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Yes. Same here.
Keep life simple when you can.
If you really want to, you can use the heated grip wiring or the 'cigarette lighter' wiring to power a switched usb outlet.
Not difficult.
 
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Originally Posted by jb7
Is there a 12 volt connection available under the front fairing?
There are at least two unused switched 12 volt connectors inside the front of the fairing.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2025 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jb7
It is a 2023 Triglide. I want to hook up a usb charging port under the fairing and run a usb cable into the fairing cubby hole / phone holder.
Isn't there already a USB port in the media compartment?


 
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Originally Posted by barneyboy
Isn't there already a USB port in the media compartment?
Yes, there is one there. I use it for my phone.
 
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