How have you guys solved this?
It would be great to be able to connect a cell phone and other devices.
Depends on what type of USB power output your device requires. I have one of these hardwired to the battery and it works perfectly for my iPhone and my GPS:
All Weather USB Hardwire Kit
Great! I'll just solder those to together! =)I also have the Burns Moto Weatherproof USB Port
and it works well. The port is connected to the battery leads and it has a built in digital fuse. I highly recommend the rubber seal that makes the connection waterproof.
I installed the port to the upper triple tree with velcro.
Here's a link.
BurnsMoto - Motorcycle, ATV, Boat, RV - USB Weatherproof Power Socket - USB Charger with optional SAE to USB
and here's a link for a cable that fits the "mystery socket"
Cable for extra device (GPS) 12V for BMW R1200R | BMW Motorcycle Accessory Hornig
That definitely sounds like a workable solution, thanks!I also have the Burns Moto Weatherproof USB Port
and it works well. The port is connected to the battery leads and it has a built in digital fuse. I highly recommend the rubber seal that makes the connection waterproof.
I installed the port to the upper triple tree with velcro.
Here's a link.
BurnsMoto - Motorcycle, ATV, Boat, RV - USB Weatherproof Power Socket - USB Charger with optional SAE to USB
and here's a link for a cable that fits the "mystery socket"
Cable for extra device (GPS) 12V for BMW R1200R | BMW Motorcycle Accessory Hornig
I'll check the schematics in my Haynes manual when I get home, but I'd assume the third one is a ground, which would go unused with a USB connector with just a (+) and (-) lead.So can you hook up the Burns wire directl to the battery terminals? Will the CAN-Bus get all sniffy on you and shut everything down?
Also, the Mystery Plug cable (which is labeled "GPS TO CAN-BUS LEAD") has three yellow wires, and it looks like the USB connector has two? So what to do if you wanted to solder a USB connector to it?
Dave, yes you can, and no, it won't shut down everything, but it's overkill for as low-draw a device as a cell phone. The point of direct-to-battery connection is to bypass the bike's entire electrical ecosystem — the ZFE control module that regulates the electronics and the can-bus pathway on which all that electrical goodness travels. The ZFE will cut power to any outlets on the network drawing more than ~5A. Most heated riding clothing, which draws a lot more than 5A, will work only via a direct-to-battery connection.So can you hook up the Burns wire directl to the battery terminals? Will the CAN-Bus get all sniffy on you and shut everything down?