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Since its nice to be able to use gps when riding I equip all my bikes with a ram mount ball, and some way to charge my phone or gps when using. Because they do wear down the internal battery when running the screen full brightness and gps at the same time
I found a super cheap, compact and very easy to install usb socket * * *Waterproof Motorcycle Mobile Phone GPS Dual USB Power Supply Port Socket Charger | eBay
And the ram mount *RAM B 309 7U Motorcycle Handlebar Brake Clutch Control Combo Mount Mounting Kit | eBay
there are other ram mounts to choose from, but I found this one is the cleanest to me, and easy to install*
So on the left side of the triple tree where the cables go down, there is a little metal cable clamp guide. The usb socket fits very snugly right there. No way it could fall out.
Its the perfect location
Then the super easy wiring, I just tapped into that tiny headlight bulb wiring and thats it.
Now when the key is on, the usb is on. You don't want it connected directly to the battery because it is a transformer and will constantly be running. So finding a key on wire to connect to is what I like to do. Of course you can do whatever you want this is just a really simple mod for those who don't like to do any wiring.
and I know what your thinking, its nice to plan out a ride where you can carry your charging cable and ram mount
but what if your already out riding and need to use a gps or charge the phone
The ram mount fits under the seat, and the cable can easily fit anywhere under the seat or even in the tool bag
this is the only way I can make it fit, and not hit anything
and it won't fall out either*
I found a super cheap, compact and very easy to install usb socket * * *Waterproof Motorcycle Mobile Phone GPS Dual USB Power Supply Port Socket Charger | eBay
And the ram mount *RAM B 309 7U Motorcycle Handlebar Brake Clutch Control Combo Mount Mounting Kit | eBay
there are other ram mounts to choose from, but I found this one is the cleanest to me, and easy to install*
So on the left side of the triple tree where the cables go down, there is a little metal cable clamp guide. The usb socket fits very snugly right there. No way it could fall out.
Its the perfect location
Then the super easy wiring, I just tapped into that tiny headlight bulb wiring and thats it.
Now when the key is on, the usb is on. You don't want it connected directly to the battery because it is a transformer and will constantly be running. So finding a key on wire to connect to is what I like to do. Of course you can do whatever you want this is just a really simple mod for those who don't like to do any wiring.






and I know what your thinking, its nice to plan out a ride where you can carry your charging cable and ram mount
but what if your already out riding and need to use a gps or charge the phone
The ram mount fits under the seat, and the cable can easily fit anywhere under the seat or even in the tool bag
this is the only way I can make it fit, and not hit anything
and it won't fall out either*
