Philipp
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EDIT: I posted the first part of my tutorial for installing a USB plug underneath the document lid:
http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-mods/1249-usb-port-installation-tutorial.html#post14395
Would still appreciate your help with the second part to install a USB port on the handlebars (see below).
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I would like to install two USB ports on my NC700X and need a little assistance since this is my first time working on a motorcylce. I assume that down the road others may want to do something similar so I'd like to put together a tutorial. I'll update this post with instructions from other users as I get them.
This is the USB outlet I purchased for my handlebar: (Link 1). I would like to connect it to the ignition so that it is only powered when the key is turned on.
This is the USB outlet I purchased for the fake trunk: (Link 2). I am planning to install it underneath the hidden document compartment and would like to hook it up directly to the battery so that it is always powered on. (re-charge my bluetooth overnight, etc...)
At first I assumed that I can connect both of these directly to the battery. However, I keep reading about a sub harness (link) that you allegedly need to get from Honda to install any sort of electric devices.
So here are my main questions as of right now:
Additional information
The product page for my trunk USB plug [link 2]notes:
And the product page for the handlebar USB plug [link 1] states:
Also, here is a nice, clean photo of the battery compartment so that others can follow along in case we need to reference any of the connectors in there:
Once I have it all figured out I will clean up this post with easy to follow instructions so that other users can follow along.
Your help would be greatly appreciated!
http://nc700-forum.com/forum/nc700-mods/1249-usb-port-installation-tutorial.html#post14395
Would still appreciate your help with the second part to install a USB port on the handlebars (see below).
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I would like to install two USB ports on my NC700X and need a little assistance since this is my first time working on a motorcylce. I assume that down the road others may want to do something similar so I'd like to put together a tutorial. I'll update this post with instructions from other users as I get them.
This is the USB outlet I purchased for my handlebar: (Link 1). I would like to connect it to the ignition so that it is only powered when the key is turned on.
This is the USB outlet I purchased for the fake trunk: (Link 2). I am planning to install it underneath the hidden document compartment and would like to hook it up directly to the battery so that it is always powered on. (re-charge my bluetooth overnight, etc...)
At first I assumed that I can connect both of these directly to the battery. However, I keep reading about a sub harness (link) that you allegedly need to get from Honda to install any sort of electric devices.
So here are my main questions as of right now:
- What does the sub harness do and do I need to get it to do any of this?
- I have successfully located the battery (behind the maintenance panel). Can I just connect the red and black wires from my USB port in the trunk to the red and black ports on the battery?
- Where do I have to connect the cables from the handle bar port so that it is only powered with the ignition on? Also, how can I run those wires into the battery compartment from the handlebars?
- Do I need to remove the left side panel to do any of this? If so, I assume I would be following these instructions? [Link 3]
Additional information
The product page for my trunk USB plug [link 2]notes:
The all weather straight cord is direct connecting to 12V power system, this system is engineered to power down from 12V to the USB power requirements of DC 5V +/-0.25 and 1A max. Contains a built in automatic fuse that resets itself. Great for all types of motorcycles, cars and recreational vehicles.
And the product page for the handlebar USB plug [link 1] states:
This USB power supply will connect directly to any 12-24VDC powered vehicles.
with the following connection diagram:
Also, here is a nice, clean photo of the battery compartment so that others can follow along in case we need to reference any of the connectors in there:
Once I have it all figured out I will clean up this post with easy to follow instructions so that other users can follow along.
Your help would be greatly appreciated!
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