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  1. 03-11-2018, 08:36 AM #1
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    Default Does anybody Sell an Adapter...?

    ... that will allow you to plug your Battery Tender into a USB port?
    The RT has ports in the top trunk that only supply recharging power for accessories: no data transmission.
    Would it be possible to lug a Battery Tender Jr into one of them, and keep the battery topped-off?
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  2. 03-11-2018, 09:12 AM #2
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    Default No

    USB port is 5V and the battery tender is 14V. Install a tender cable in the trunk if that's where you want it.

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    Battery Tender has many different accessories one of which is a USB. I also have a Battery Tender

    accessory that will plug directly into my heated gear pig-tail that is connected directly to the battery. Very

    simple then to maintain or charge battery without opening the "frunk".

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    Default Too small....

    need the old cigarette ligter connection... or as mentioned above make a new connection to a choice location....
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  5. 03-11-2018, 09:51 AM #5
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    NO.....for several reasons.

    A USB port puts OUT power and is not designed or intended to have power going the other way.
    And as mentioned, the voltages don't match either.
    And they probably aren't hot when the ignition is off either.

    AND.....my RT came with an SAE power connector already attached to the battery up in the frunk.
    If yours doesn't have that it should be a simple matter to attach one there.
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    Just put the adapt. cables/plug for the batt. tender on the batt. posts and call it done. When I'm done with the adapter, it goes behind the liner and it does not come out until winter. You may have to notch the battery cover for the adapter, but no big deal. Mac
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  7. 03-11-2018, 01:08 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    ... that will allow you to plug your Battery Tender into a USB port?
    The RT has ports in the top trunk that only supply recharging power for accessories: no data transmission.
    Would it be possible to lug a Battery Tender Jr into one of them, and keep the battery topped-off?
    Two Options: (on a 2018 RT Series)

    1) Put a 12 Volt Power Port in the rear Trunk on the right side (left side has Dual USB). Run the proper sized wire to the battery.

    2) Front Trunk has a wired connection point on the Left Side next to the battery that can come out from the opening that is covered with a rubber grommet, you just need to plug a 12 Volt plug into the existing wires.

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  8. 03-11-2018, 03:22 PM #8
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    Thanks, Joe.
    Those are about the two options that I've boiled this down to; now I've got to decide which one to use.
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    Default USB NO NO

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    this is what i did to utilize my battery tender....
    i unplug the radar detector, and insert the battery tender plug...
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  10. 03-11-2018, 06:00 PM #10
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    Default Use this

    Here is the connector you want. I have one of these connected to the Spyder and one on the boat battery. Most chargers come with the matching end and a set of clips.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-...IAAOSw5utaUtxa

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  11. 03-11-2018, 06:09 PM #11
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    Default This is exactly what I use

    Quote Originally Posted by JFD View Post
    Here is the connector you want. I have one of these connected to the Spyder and one on the boat battery. Most chargers come with the matching end and a set of clips.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-...IAAOSw5utaUtxa

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    Thanks for the link!
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  13. 03-11-2018, 07:14 PM #13
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    Default YES

    Cycle Gear $12.00
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  14. 03-11-2018, 07:15 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Motorcycledave View Post
    Cycle Gear $12.00
    Wrong.
    He wants to connect a charger to his battery by going IN through a USB port.
    Ain't gonna happen.
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  15. 03-30-2018, 06:13 PM #15
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    I have a 2011 RT and my tender is pluged in the 12 volt plug on the left side of the back trunk. It charges good there
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