Dirtnapper73
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Hello, could anyone point me towards a thread or video that can show me how to wire up a usb plug to my bars. Mainly in looking for the best way to route the wires. Thanks.
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Peteoz
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Not sure what model F3 you have, but Lamonster's YouTube videos are a good start point.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OBfC9JzV93Q
Pete
SPYD3R
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BATTERY
GO DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY...
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU NOT TRY TO TAP INTO THE 'OEM' WIRE HARNESS AT ANY POINT... BAD BAD BAD.... :gaah:
HERE'S WHAT I DID ON MY F3...
I MOUNTED A X-MEMBER TO MY WINDSHIELD SUPPORTS, AND MOUNTED THE USB TO THAT, ALONG WITH MY RADAR DETECTOR & GARAGE DOOR OPENER....
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT...
DAN P
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GO DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY...
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU NOT TRY TO TAP INTO THE 'OEM' WIRE HARNESS AT ANY POINT... BAD BAD BAD.... :gaah:
HERE'S WHAT I DID ON MY F3...
I MOUNTED A X-MEMBER TO MY WINDSHIELD SUPPORTS, AND MOUNTED THE USB TO THAT, ALONG WITH MY RADAR DETECTOR & GARAGE DOOR OPENER....
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR PROJECT...
DAN P
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Dirtnapper73
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Sorry i forgot to mention it is a 2016 F3-s, thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated.
Dirtnapper73
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That's strange i was under the impression that the battery was under the seat.
Dirtnapper73
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Cool thank you very much, you made it a lot easier.
WackyDan
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NOPE...
Just Nope. While a direct connect to the battery is an option there are two problems with that.
1. Unless your USB socket has a separate on/off switch, that USB socket will ALWAYS draw power regardless of whether or not a usb device is plugged in... So you'll have perpetual parasitic draw 24/7 or if it has a switch and you forget to turn it off.
2. BRP provides 3 accessory hookups. One at the Frunk and battery, One on the left side for the bars, and one under the rear seat. They are a switched circuit that only energizes with the engine and are probably the best option for most people.
I have a direct connect to the battery too for when I need it, but it is just a powerlet and not a USB port so no parasitic power consumption when parked and not on a battery tender.
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