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[Daakuryu]

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So I was Mounting a USB plug to the front of my bike as well as installing a gorilla alarm and I noticed something I had not noticed before.


I've tried looking online but I cant seem to find anything about this.

Sorry second one is a bit blurry.

 

[LoneRonin]

looks like a plug for heated gear/grips...

 

[m.breen]

looks like a battery charger.

 

[mroberto]

looks like a battery charger.

Yep. It'll be connected directly to the battery.

 

[DaveTheCanuck]

Cable for a battery tender, as seen on the left here:

 

[Baggsy]

Check where it goes before you apply power to it.

 

[GreyGhost]

Check where it goes before you apply power to it.

+1. As others have said, it could be for a battery tender or is could be for heating clothing.

 

[Daakuryu]

Check where it goes before you apply power to it.

It goes to a small fuse then to the battery.

 

[Mina]

I have one attached to my bike, it is used for a battery tender as posted above, it could also be used for heated gear.

 

[gs500f]

It goes to a small fuse then to the battery.

Ya it's a waterproof plug for your charger. I've got the same on both my bikes. Makes it easier to plug in instead of removing stuff to get to your battery.

 

[Daakuryu]

Thanks for the info gentlemen. (and I use the term loosely here :lmao

I find it a bit funny that a guy who barely rode it 700km before selling it took the time to install a battery charger.

 

[Jayell]

Thanks for the info gentlemen. (and I use the term loosely here :lmao

I find it a bit funny that a guy who barely rode it 700km before selling it took the time to install a battery charger.

Was likely installed by the dealer.

 

[infernobuster]

Its a plug for your battery tender.

More than likely you bought your bike at GP bikes since they install them on every bike they sell.

 

[Daakuryu]

I did buy it a GP yes, didn't know they did that. Still have to get the battery tender though.

At least that makes one less thing to install, I'm looking forward to a weekend where I don't have to crack open my fairing to shove something new in.

Only one piece left to install, once it arrives.

 

[RetroGrouch]

On a side note, it's not a good idea to connect your heated gear directly to the battery. If you forget to turn off your gear, the battery will drain.

 

[Gary]

On a side note, it's not a good idea to connect your heated gear directly to the battery. If you forget to turn off your gear, the battery will drain.

Likely a 'blessing in disguise', as you'd likely be too drunk to ride anyway.
I have heated gear, and the last thing I'd be doing is posing with the bike turned off while in need of heated gear. Not sure about how much "extension" cord you have, but I only have enough for me to be planted on the bike for safety reasons. If I get off and forget to unplug the connection, it does it for me.

 

[Daakuryu]

On a side note, it's not a good idea to connect your heated gear directly to the battery. If you forget to turn off your gear, the battery will drain.

I don't have heated gear yet but If I do get some it will likely go onto that last piece I'm waiting for which is a 3 circuit system from eastern beaver. http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/3_Circuit/3_circuit.html

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