I added a usb/voltmeter to the middle blank port in dash.

[Dmetcalf]

This was a much more challenging process than I expected..! I had to remove the panel that the fog light, parking brake, heated grips & hi/lo compressor setting was to install it. Unplugging those electrical switches then reinstalling them was a challenge to say the least. Then the center blank needed to be cut to fit my usb/volt meter.
I hope to never have to get into that area again ..! Geeze …! Talk about a tight fit.

 

[spyder01]

I did that to my 17rtl but its a dual USB with voltmeter.I plug my my phone in and my helmet camera.

 

[2dogs]

Did the same, works well to charge the phone and headset.

 

[Dmetcalf]

So was it challenging to you as well ..?

 

[2dogs]

No, just be careful and follow instructions, and don't remove too much material. There's an excellent video (youtube) on the instal on this site.

 

[Dmetcalf]

No, just be careful and follow instructions, and don't remove too much material. There's an excellent video (youtube) on the instal on this site.

I should have watched the video first … but it’s done and back together with no extra hardware..!

 

[Bfromla]

:dontknow:Inline fuse?:dontknow: on keyed power or straight to battery?:dontknow::dontknow:

 

[2dogs]

No fuse and I went keyed power. I took power off one of the dash gauges, I don't remember which one. I have 2 USB ports in mine and I mainly use one to charge my phone. 3.5 amps I believe. Not much at all.

 

[Dmetcalf]

:dontknow:Inline fuse?:dontknow: on keyed power or straight to battery?:dontknow::dontknow:

I went straight to the battery with an in-line fuse. But I did add a toggle switch to be able to turn it off when the bike is not running.

 

[davev1pa]

https://www.youtube.com/results?sea...arger+-+Presentation/Installation+-+Spyder+TV

 

[Snoking1127]

I got my power from the keyed second GPS line behind the fuel tank. Only required taking tupperware off the right side. I installed a dual USB with volt meter.

 

[Dmetcalf]

Good video. He made it look pretty easy. If I made a video demonstrating how I did it it would be rated PG-13 and taken a much longer amount of time to finish ..!

 

[eddieshep999]

I got my power from the keyed second GPS line behind the fuel tank. Only required taking tupperware off the right side. I installed a dual USB with volt meter.

You could try a USB angle adapter as this may be easier to connect items to it and less strain on the cable
There are different USB angles available - Found this on e bay maybe Amazon has them as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-2-0-...=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Hound]

Do your handlebars hit on the USB plug when in use?
I'm looking at putting one in my 16 RTL.
Don't really want to use a USB angle adapter.