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Last night I finally got around to installing a powerlet on my '06 FZ6 that was to be used to charge my phone while riding. I used a powerlet over the standard cigarette style charging unit because it is smaller and in my opinion a better looking outlet socket.
Now you can find mount kits in order to mount the powerlet to different locations on most bikes, but I wanted my powerlet to be close to the handlebars because I was going to use it to charge my cell phone. Who would have known that the cable / hose guide that is part of the handlebar assembly would be the perfect place for it! Here are the details....
Powerlet System - Purchased Parts
Cell Phone Mounting System - Purchased Parts
Install Guide
For those of you who would like to use the cell phone mounting system that I used, take a look at attachment #2. You can see the RAM Mounting system folded up while working on installing the powerlet. I have a galaxy nexus phone, which is quite large, so I think this mounting system would also work for a GPS unit.
The only thing that is left from the How-To is plugging in the microUSB / Powerlet Connector to the socket and mounted cell phone!
I hope this helps those who were thinking of getting some power for electronic devices to the handlebars.
Note: Grammar / Spelling / How-To Flames welcome! This is my first write up of a mod, and I am doing it at work so there isn't much time to look things over!
Now you can find mount kits in order to mount the powerlet to different locations on most bikes, but I wanted my powerlet to be close to the handlebars because I was going to use it to charge my cell phone. Who would have known that the cable / hose guide that is part of the handlebar assembly would be the perfect place for it! Here are the details....
Powerlet System - Purchased Parts
- Powerlet Socket / Battery Connector Kit - Wire My Bike
- Powerlet Male to MicroUSB (For Cell Phone Charging) - Wire My Bike
Cell Phone Mounting System - Purchased Parts
- RAM X Grip w/ 1" Ball - [ame=http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-Universal-X-Grip-Holder/dp/B0055PH0XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342015566&sr=8-1&keywords=RAM+X+grip]Amazon.com: RAM Mount Universal X-Grip Cell Phone Holder w/1" Ball: GPS & Navigation[/ame]
- RAM Short Dual 1" Socket Arm - [ame=http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-Aluminum-Short-Socket/dp/B000WJ90K0/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b]Amazon.com: RAM Mount Aluminum Short Dual 1.0 inch Socket Arm: Automotive[/ame]
- RAM 1" Ball / U Bolt Base - [ame=http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-Zinc-Coated-U-Bolt/dp/B0012TWRAO/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_c]Amazon.com: RAM Mount Zinc Coated U-Bolt Base w/1" Ball: Electronics[/ame]
Install Guide
- Remove the Seat
- Remove the front two bolts that connect the tank to the frame.
- Some Models: On my '06 FZ6 I had to remove the black inner fairings before I was able to lift the tank up
- Lift the tank and place a rope / bungee to hold the tank up while you work.
- Fish the powerlet socket through the frame to the front area of the bike between the black inner fairing and the handlebar / shock assembly.
- If your powerlet came with a black bracket as shown in attachment #1, this can be removed from the powerlet assembly as it is not needed.
- Remove the "Gold" Nut from the bottom of the powerlet assembly
- Fish the powerlet socket through the front of the cable / hose guide that is part of the handlebar assembly. Note that the width of the guide is 19mm, while the width of the powerlet is 18mm. It is a tight fit, but it will be worth it in the end! (As seen in attachment #3)
- Tighten the nut using a 20mm wrench (if you can get it in there, I had a hard time with this and just tightened it by hand).
- Replace the rubber boot over the bottom of the powerlet assembly, including getting it over the gold plated nut.
- Connect the terminals of the Powerlet Socket to the Negative (Black) and the Positive (Red) terminals of the battery. (I Recommend connecting the negative first)
- Close the tank and replace the bolts that attached it to the frame.
- Some Models: Replace the black inner fairing if removed in previous steps
- Replace the Seat
For those of you who would like to use the cell phone mounting system that I used, take a look at attachment #2. You can see the RAM Mounting system folded up while working on installing the powerlet. I have a galaxy nexus phone, which is quite large, so I think this mounting system would also work for a GPS unit.
The only thing that is left from the How-To is plugging in the microUSB / Powerlet Connector to the socket and mounted cell phone!
I hope this helps those who were thinking of getting some power for electronic devices to the handlebars.
Note: Grammar / Spelling / How-To Flames welcome! This is my first write up of a mod, and I am doing it at work so there isn't much time to look things over!
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