12 volt power

[Roadster Renovations]

The wife is terrible with following GPS on my phone so I want to mount one next to instrument cluster so I can see it as I ride. That is no problem at all, but I need 12 volt power up there. I would rather not pull from the rear trunk if possible. Was thinking maybe connecting a battery minder to the battery (for the winter) and using it to slave power from for the socket. Also needs to be rain proof. Any ideas? Other than dealership mod.

 

[Topshotta]

fuze Block

You could add a fuze block which could be used to power up to 6 different accessories.
http://www.fuzeblocks.com

Or more advance no fuse option
http://pdm60.com

 

[bcoulter19]

Check out jt's me jt's machine shop on the sponsor page. They have both a 12v plug and a usb that replaces one of your gauges on the day and is very easy to install and work very well.

Bill C.

 

[jtoro1]

You can use a 12v marine plug from the battery to left side speaker grill it has been posted here

 

[Larry rt]

Hooked up a battery tender jr. To battery. Fished the cable that comes with it on left side up through middle button on dash. Just unsnap cover , there is a hole there. Brought a rubber grommet at auto store to fit over plug. The tender comes with a cig. , or USB adapter. You can power anything!

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Hooked up a battery tender jr. To battery. Fished the cable that comes with it on left side up through middle button on dash. Just unsnap cover , there is a hole there. Brought a rubber grommet at auto store to fit over plug. The tender comes with a cig. , or USB adapter. You can power anything!

That sounds like just what I'm looking for. I may get more elaborate at a later date, but right now that's what I need! Thanks!

 

[jthornton]

Here is my USB charging solution when I used my phone as the GPS.



And now I have a real GPS with 12v.



JT

 

[Motorcycledave]

I got mine from Cycle Gear, it comes with about 8 feet of wire it has
an inline fuse you attach it to the battery not the trike in the same way you would
hook up a battery tender....I ran mine to the dash works great and is water proof
They were on sale for about $12.00
Dave

The wife is terrible with following GPS on my phone so I want to mount one next to instrument cluster so I can see it as I ride. That is no problem at all, but I need 12 volt power up there. I would rather not pull from the rear trunk if possible. Was thinking maybe connecting a battery minder to the battery (for the winter) and using it to slave power from for the socket. Also needs to be rain proof. Any ideas? Other than dealership mod.

 

[The-BigDog-30]

Other mounting options

Anyone got pics of other mounting options for 12v power if you want to keep your gauges?