I did something like that but I use the other connector that comes with the battery tender, the one with the clamps. Reverse the wires and you can plug that in for the USB charger and the voltmeter. I've got some pictures somewhere.Next up, I’ve been looking for a low tech solution for charging my phone when I’m on a longer ride. I didn’t want anything mounted to my handlebars. So here is what I got. A battery tender USB adapter and a 6’ long charging cable.
View attachment 151633 View attachment 151634 View attachment 151635 OK. So I thought I’d drop a update. My fuel lines suck. I bought period correct lines but way to thin. Almost like vacuum lines. So I have to re pipe it. My buddy gave me some genuine Honda line. I also broke off my shift lever bolt. When I popped it over for the first time Fred said “ your shift levers loose”. I locked the MikesXS lever down. Still loose. Took it off, put it in a vice, tapped it back on and began to tighten the bolt. It went right in and tightened up. Until I noticed there was more bolt to go until seated. Gave it some more and SNAP!. So I’ve had a minor setback. But I’m close.
Your description tells me there must be a short to ground in the tail lite body. The body should not be hot.
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I tried swapping the ground wire with the main power wire and it doesn't even light upWire color coding on Chinese electrics can be somewhat random, ground and tail light wires swapped?
Well, I did a couple of quick things today. Recently I had my XS2 out for a spin and later at home I noticed my rear brake switch just dangling by its wires. For some reason it doesn’t like to stay tight where it’s mounted. So I put it back and snugged it up finger tight and secured it with a skinny little zip tie. There! Nice and secure and nearly invisible.
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Next up, I’ve been looking for a low tech solution for charging my phone when I’m on a longer ride. I didn’t want anything mounted to my handlebars. So here is what I got. A battery tender USB adapter and a 6’ long charging cable.
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The cable has a nice protective loom over it.
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I had to fiddle around a bit to find a nice roomy route to lay the cable.
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Then I’ll just run the cord into my tail bag, where I’ll keep my phone while it’s charging.
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This is all that shows from the outside.
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When I’m not using it, it simply rolls up and stashes in a pocket, and since both of my bike already have the battery tender plug wires to my batteries. The whole charging system is portable so I can use it for both bikes, it’s just plug and play! Purchased the components separately on eBay , $15 all in.
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Photos?
I had to fiddle around a bit to find a nice roomy route to lay the cable.
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damn thats so clean... im afraid of tetanus when I reach for my battery