USB Power Options

[jonlaird61]

Has anyone mounted a USB Power Connector on the Gen 3 yet?
Any recommendations on which one to purchase?
Are you connecting directly to the battery or are there other options to connect to?

 

[PeregrineKeith]

I’ve got a battery tender lead hooked to the battery and it has a USB adapter on it. I live in FL so I ride every chance I can so no real need for a battery tender.

 

[ottafish]

I guess it's another small thing that Suzuki could have added to the dash area..

 

[prg]

Agree.
I mean how much would it have actually cost them ffs.
A foot of wire, a fuse and the USB itself.
A couple of quid?
Tight bastards.

 

[stellaro]

Super agree! I connected a relay to the white connector under the rear seat, which is under lock and key. I also connected a 12V current stabilizer because I think 14.5 times is a lot

 

[stellaro]

…14.5 volt…

 

[jonlaird61]

I’ve got a battery tender lead hooked to the battery and it has a USB adapter on it. I live in FL so I ride every chance I can so no real need for a battery tender.

I appreciate your response, thank you.

 

[jonlaird61]

I guess it's another small thing that Suzuki could have added to the dash area.

That would have been perfect! Especially nowadays with these phones losing charge so fast.

 

[Jgarcia6988]

I am running from the battery a a dual usb (amazon) to the handlebars to charge my phone and my gopro at once.

 

[stellaro]

Be careful, I have a Gopro 8 and the manual recommends USB socket with only 1 amper to avoid damage

 

[Jgarcia6988]

Be careful, I have a Gopro 8 and the manual recommends USB socket with only 1 amper to avoid damage

Well that mean i would have to run two separate to the handlebars one for the phone and one for the go pro not a lot of room to mount two USB adapters and having a sleek look. What do you think how I should set it up

 

[InfiniteReality]

Well that mean i would have to run two separate to the handlebars one for the phone and one for the go pro not a lot of room to mount two USB adapters and having a sleek look. What do you think how I should set it up

What about flush mounted USB ports mounted on the inside of the dash panel in square? Somewhat hidden and easy access. Would need some USB covers to keep rain out or maybe they make a waterproof version similar to this.

On my old Gen2 I've used a similar spot for a momentary button I soldered to my garage door remote.

 

[Jgarcia6988]

What about flush mounted USB ports mounted on the inside of the dash panel in square? Somewhat hidden and easy access. Would need some USB covers to keep rain out or maybe they make a waterproof version similar to this.

On my old Gen2 I've used a similar spot for a momentary button I soldered to my garage door remote.

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I’ve actually had a flash mounted bob my old one. And it got wet a little even when it had a cover. But maybe put it in a better direction but just seems too much . I’m not a good cutter and had a dealer do the old one . Idk just seems alot of thinking for so little reason

 

[Jgarcia6988]

What about flush mounted USB ports mounted on the inside of the dash panel in square? Somewhat hidden and easy access. Would need some USB covers to keep rain out or maybe they make a waterproof version similar to this.

On my old Gen2 I've used a similar spot for a momentary button I soldered to my garage door remote.

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Do you have a link for those mounted?

 

[Jgarcia6988]

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What about flush mounted USB ports mounted on the inside of the dash panel in square? Somewhat hidden and easy access. Would need some USB covers to keep rain out or maybe they make a waterproof version similar to this.

On my old Gen2 I've used a similar spot for a momentary button I soldered to my garage door remote.

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View attachment 1649201Do you have a link for the usb to purchase maybe I can figure something outb

 

[InfiniteReality]

I’ve actually had a flash mounted bob my old one. And it got wet a little even when it had a cover. But maybe put it in a better direction but just seems too much . I’m not a good cutter and had a dealer do the old one . Idk just seems alot of thinking for so little reason

Only thing I can think of to better keep water out is finding a rubber USB plug, if they make them. Alternately could get a USB plug 3D printed in TPU if had to.

If I need to make precise cuts, add some painters tape and sketch out the cutout in pencil. Take the Dremel and go slowly to cutout general shape. Use a file or sand paper to fine tune, stopping at times to test fit as you go.

and yep lots of work for something small, but figuring out these things is kinda fun

https://www.amazon.com/BATIGE-Square-Extension-Motorcycle-Dashboard/dp/B078LRSZDB/

 

[ottafish]

I have two of the quadlock waterproof usb charger thingies mounted up front. Use one for the phone and one for the GoPro when I use it.
But would’ve been nice if Suzuki had thought, “maybe a USB port would be a good idea these days”

 

[Spudley]

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[InfiniteReality]

I have two of the quadlock waterproof usb charger thingies mounted up front. Use one for the phone and one for the GoPro when I use it.
But would’ve been nice if Suzuki had thought, “maybe a USB port would be a good idea these days”

For whatever reason I could see them add wireless charging on a motorcycle before USB... because they think logically like that, lol

 

[jonlaird61]

For whatever reason I could see them add wireless charging on a motorcycle before USB... because they think logically like that, lol

Wireless would be great for phones, I ordered the charger from Quadlock that I'm going to test out.