SAE to Cigarette Lighter Plug

[bettythebear]

I was thinking about getting one of these for the other half's v7, in case she wanted to charge a phone/headset on long rides. It plugs into the battery tender port. Any danger in using one just for phone charging?


MOTOPOWER MP68993 SAE to Cigarette Lighter Socket Adapter Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E04YWNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TpEKDb9DGBEWA

[Lannis]

I was thinking about getting one of these for the other half's v7, in case she wanted to charge a phone/headset on long rides. It plugs into the battery tender port. Any danger in using one just for phone charging?


MOTOPOWER MP68993 SAE to Cigarette Lighter Socket Adapter Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E04YWNC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_TpEKDb9DGBEWA

I use one.   Phone charging is pretty low current, don't see how it could hurt anything .... ?

Lannis

[OldMojo]

Why not use one of these and skip the cig adapter?

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0158-Disconnect-Smartphone/dp/B00DJ5KEF4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=battery+tender+usb&qid=1569842671&s=gateway&sr=8-5

[bettythebear]

Even better, thanks for that!

[Groover]

I've used both, the cigarette lighter version to power a small tire compressor, and the USB version to charge a phone. Best to have both I'd say! There is also a voltmeter (you can get to it from the same link OldMojo used)

or


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dtn-081-0157?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6eP_sr45AIVDNbACh2BRwqzEAQYBSABEgKSSvD_BwE

[pyoungbl]

The normal cigarette lighter outlet does not 'capture' the male lighter part.  It's all too easy for the two parts to vibrate apart.  I'd recommend using a BMW style (also sold by Powerlet) which will lock the two parts together.  https://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-product/power-outlet-kits/SKTKIT

Peter Y.

[Kiwi_Roy]

Why not use one of these and skip the cig adapter?

https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender-081-0158-Disconnect-Smartphone/dp/B00DJ5KEF4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=battery+tender+usb&qid=1569842671&s=gateway&sr=8-5

+1 on the battery tender adapter, its easily stored under the V7 seat, they are much more robust than those cheap ones you see at the checkout counter.

I bought 6 to get free shipping and sold the others to friends at cost.

[Perazzimx14]

Cycle gear also sells this little devil. I installed it under the seat and then ran a HD braided USB x lighting cord up to the Ram mount on my handlebar to power my Iphone. 10,000+ trouble free miles in all sorts of weather.

[malik]

+1 on the Powerlet kits. On my bikes, including the 2 V7s, I run the Powerlet rear set kit at the pillion footpeg, AND an SAE plug at the handlebar & plug in the USB adapter when required.. The handlebar one is useful for power to the phone when using the GPS app - need power on, otherwise the battery goes flat a mile away from your destination. I run both straight off the battery, often charge the phone & iPad overnight while camping - not enough power drawn to have problems starting next morning. The only time I did have such trouble was when I recharged a 6000mAh power bank overnight at a rally - there wasn't enough left to start the V7, but the power bank was full, and it's jump start feature worked. My conclusion is phones & tablets just don't take enough power from the battery to cause problems. If you've got a phone, it's pretty much a no-brainer.

[Zoom Zoom]

Another one you might consider is this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7Q214H/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07B7Q214H&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNDBKUk9MRk0yT0omZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyODg5NzYyUVhZVDZFUElYQko0JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4NzgxNjcyTEVFSTdYTEcxOURUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfZGV0YWlsJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I don't know if there are different brands of this, but I bought one of these, or something just like it, from the Guzzi dealer and put it on the 1400. Wired to the battery so I can charge things without the bike running. (Which is usually when I need to charge things.) I have devices that need both plugs so it works out great.

John Henry