Probably nothing at all, its the most pointless thing on the whole bike for me.

 

When I get my bike il be using it to charge my phone! Not sure what else id use it for haha

 

This is what I'm doing - charge the phone and use the phone as a navigator. To do this, you need a USB cable and a phone holder. You should also make a rubber cap for the USB plug to prevent water from leaking into it when it is not in use. I find it quite useful for long trips.

 

That's exactly what I'm doing>

 

Nothing!

 

I plan on charging go pro batteries on long rides... That's about it.

 

Charge phone or one of my action cameras

 

Using it to power and charge iPhone (install mount and run cable under tank).

 

I have a lot to do with mine and have all the hardware waiting for it.

1)Intend to move the USB socket up front to the handle bar area. will be used for action cam, GPS, emergency charging duties for bluetooth device, phone etc
2)Need to add a 12V socket for my DIY bike pressure wash & blow dryer
3)Need to add a battery health indicator right alongside it - have spent a fortune on dead batteries in bikes due to my erratic usage patterns.

something like this will get added somewhere along the handlebar area:

 

Keeps my iPhone charged for running the Navigon app on long rides. I can set up longer complicated routes on Google maps, then export them for Navigon with an app called ITN Converter and email them to my phone. Not worrying about the route and having voice navigation in my headset is awesome.

 

Keeps my iPhone charged for running the Navigon app on long rides. I can set up longer complicated routes on Google maps, then export them for Navigon with an app called ITN Converter and email them to my phone. Not worrying about the route and having voice navigation in my headset is awesome.

That an iPhone 6 / 6 plus? If so, what mount are you using?

 

I looked at it the other day. Other than that, I might use it to charge my phone on long rides.

For those that routed the cable under the tank, how did you route it? Did you just fish it through or did you loosen the tank?

 

I just ran it under the tank. I don't normally ride with the phone on the mount (only on a long ride), so I take the mount off most of the time. The power line is hardwired into the mount. If I run the wire under the tank along the left side, I can take it off and put it on in less than a minute.

 

I have a small 12V tire pump, all you need is an adapter and you could use it to inflate tires, really helpful or like others have said charge your cell phone.

 

Wild Man, I'm afraid this 5V USB rated at 10 Watts max (the USB standard) will not be able to run a tire pump. Neither the voltage, nor the power rating is correct for the job.

Even I have a 12V Slime Tire pump and that's why I've always drawn a separate fused line from directly from the battery - to run all my essential 12V devices on my bikes.

I intend to do the same on my Scrambler.

 

The most likely location is the space under the seat. Our very own touring wizard @alepplew had posted this pic of his setup.

My kit looks something like this:

 

I plan to use mine for charging my iPhone and using as satnav
What is the navigon app like not heard of that I'm in UK
Would like to set up some rides local to me
Without satnav I be getting lost and not enjoy ride lol

 

Awesome. I would like to eventually get a phone mount and have it charge. Is running the line under the tank hard to do? I'm not handy at all unfortunately and have never worked on bikes. Only been riding a year but would like to learn. Would love to see photos of how its run if anyone has any.

Also would love to see everyone's phone mounts!

 

Just charging my phone and gps unit. Nto sure what else I can possibly use it for.

 

I really like the USB port, but the fruit phone 6 plus doesn't fit in the storage compartment, and would probably get too hot anyway, so, I will probably use it to power a GPS.

 

Moto, would it poss to take a few pics or vid of the install?

 

Of you buy the DDS KEY you can download data from trips, its like extracting info from the central map. I am not saying is usefull [emoji13]

 

I just picked up the ball mount for the handlebar clamp. That way I can bring my old phone out of retirement as a GPS and accurate speedo.

 

****. I just sold my old iPhone. Should have kept it as a GPSm for the Scrambler. :-(

 

Wouldn't you still have to pay for service for GPS to work though?

 

It does and it doesn't work. My Droid still works as a GPS rig and on wi-fi you can download google maps. With data service you get real-time map drawing. The GPS still works for a speedo app, but your maps might get weird if you don't have them loaded. If you pay for an app like Garmin's you get the maps saved onto the phone full time.

 

If you use Lumia phone (Windows phone), you don't need any wifi, data or service to use the map. HERE map allows you to download maps and use it offline, and GPS is free for everybody. Basically you can turn off all connections except for the GPS, and you can still use the phone as a navigator.

It's the only good thing I find in Windows phone

 

I love the fact that I receive an can reply to messages hands free with my windows Lumia phone through my Bluetooth enabled helmet. With the usb under the seat it also stays charged.

 

The App I'm using is called Navigon, and all the maps are offline. It's made by Garmin.

 

Some more uses of the USB

maintain perfect hygiene as you ride:

create your own traffic rules:

make it happy:

for cagers on mobile phones:

for hot summer rides:

let the traffic know how you feel:

for hairy moments:

and finally, when you just have to go:

 

Awesome!!