[fredaroony]

This is the route I found to be best. Great info in this thread! Some questions:

1- Could you provide the link to buy USB cable used in pic?
2- Did you solder and heatshrink the connection?
3- How do you plan to mount on on left fairing? Drill a hole or use a mount?

4- Also, do you plan to use a water resistant USB to phone cable? I found a great one called red plug https://www.3brpowersports.com/products_Red_Band_USB.php.

It operates at 1amp so phone/GPS gets charged twice as fast. Regular cables (use data and charging) cause phones to charge at half the speed. Charge only cables (no data) let devices charge at full capacity.

1) This one is the same http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-USB-...ger-MP3-MP4-iphone-ipad-/251462984490?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8c5ca32a
2) Yes, soldered each wire then heat shrunk each one then heat shrunk both.
3) See picture below, I have a S1000R but it's basically the same.
4) Nah just used some electrical tape and mounted it upside down. Would be extremely hard for water to get in there. I just used a regular iPhone cable that goes into a waterproof case

You only need to short the two data pins to do what that cable does for most phones but as usual it doesnt apply to the iPhone as Apple always have to be a pain in the arse.

 

[Velomaxx]

I am with you, kind of, my Garmin stock fused power cable with connectors for audio input and output runs right back to battery. No Canbus worries, no splicing, soldering, etc. The cable runs right up under the tank tunnel. Why is this a strange solution to a specific simple problem, in my case, power for GPS? I am not pushing this on anyone, but I am curious why this is a strange way to solve this need??

 

[macca_779]

Less complexity using the oem wiring. Plus it's automatically switched

 

[fredaroony]

Less complexity using the oem wiring. Plus it's automatically switched

Totally agree, way easier to use the OEM plug. Two simple connections and it's done

 

[macca_779]

Just picked one up while at my dealer today. Had it in stock $22AUD for those Aussies interested

 

[z00]

1) This one is the same NEW USB DC Converter 12V TO 5V Step Down 1M Cable Charger MP3 MP4 Iphone Ipad | eBay
2) Yes, soldered each wire then heat shrunk each one then heat shrunk both.
3) See picture below, I have a S1000R but it's basically the same.
4) Nah just used some electrical tape and mounted it upside down. Would be extremely hard for water to get in there. I just used a regular iPhone cable that goes into a waterproof case

You only need to short the two data pins to do what that cable does for most phones but as usual it doesnt apply to the iPhone as Apple always have to be a pain in the arse.

You rock bro! Thank you. Exact setup I wanted.

Which phone mount and steering stem mount are you using? I found many options, each has its own pro/cons. I would rather go with something already tested to work well. No vibration, instability, etc...

 

[fredaroony]

You rock bro! Thank you. Exact setup I wanted.

Which phone mount and steering stem mount are you using? I found many options, each has its own pro/cons. I would rather go with something already tested to work well. No vibration, instability, etc...

No problem

These are really good and you just need to order the right one but I think the hole size on the RR is 14mm, someone please correct if I am wrong.. I had this exact setup on my Fireblade and it was perfect.
Ultimate Addons Fork Stem Yoke Attachment

Ball to 3 prong adapter
25mm To 3 Prong Adapter

Waterproof case to suit the above but I use a iPhone 4S as the GPS but they have a few different models for other phones
Cases

This is their iPhone 6 case

 

[fredaroony]

You can also use this AMPS hole adapter with the above setup if you want to mount a Garmin or Tomtom GPS. I'm just waiting for the Tomtom Rider 400 to be released.

25mm To AMPS 4 Hole Layout Plate

 

[aashu]

confusion

Slight confusion. Is it right or left side plug for 12V ? In the beginning of forum, someone said right side.

Also, will be enough to power a radar detector and GPS? Thanks

 

[z00]

Slight confusion. Is it right or left side plug for 12V ? In the beginning of forum, someone said right side.

Also, will be enough to power a radar detector and GPS? Thanks

For power use left side fairing. You will find two plugs; one for power the other for something else. Each plug has a different mold, go by part number mentioned here for power.

I think power plug can handle up to 2.5-3amps, so check total draw from your detector and GPS and ensure it's under what power plug provides. If it's over then you will need to connect to battery directly.

I connect an action camera and a phone as GPS. Both draw less than 2amps so it works fine.

The plug on the right fairing is for race extra sensor. Don't connect your power gadgets there, some people did that and caused electrical issues. Check the manual under aux power from index page for reference.

 

[aashu]

Thanks

I found 2 plugs on left. One with a purple wire in center and another will 3 green wires. Using multi-meter and found that purple wire one shows 2.2 V only 2nd one shows no power at all. I kept the key in on position while testing. Will buy plug and see if that makes any difference. BTW, this is on S1000r and am assuming there are no differences

 

[AndyHP4]

Well, having a 2014 HP4 and definitely the left side plug is for the 2D fork travel sensor only and the plug on the right side is for aux power supply for USB or Navi and has 3 pins, one for ground and one for either 12V switched off immediately and one for 12V power with a 20s delay. There is a OEM BMW connector available too.

 

[z00]

My answer is for 15 RR. I mentioned to consult the manual under aux power section so you're sure which side to go with.

 

[siyeclover]

My answer is for 15 RR. I mentioned to consult the manual under aux power section so you're sure which side to go with.

Thanks for your answer.
So I know which side should be used.

 

[z00]

I wanted to summarize my USB setup using BMW Aux power on left side fairing for 2015 RR. To make it easy for everyone:

BMW plug: $11 at dealership
http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/b...rum/bmw-s1000rr-general-discussion/105434-gps-wiring-inquiry-4.html#post1188234

USB power plug:
Amazon.com: DROK® Buck Power Converter 12V to 5V 3A DC-DC Voltage Transformer Step-down Volt Regulator Inverter with Type-A Female USB Charger for iPhone iPad Phone Vehicle DVR Recorder: Electronics


A soldering iron is needed to connect USB power plug to BMW plug above. This is still stock fitment as no wires on bike are being touched.

And this so you can wire 2 devices: if you only care about phone (no camera) you don't need it..

Amazon.com: Cute USB Mini 2-Port POWER ONLY Splitter (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

Under the left fairing, two plugs can be seen. Only one of them will fit the above BMW plug. To save you sometime, it's the lower plug. Keep in mind in the manual the pics are tricky confusing. Be sure total power draw does not exceed 2.5mamps I use it for my phone and camera. Works great.

 

[macca_779]

I wanted to summarize my USB setup using BMW Aux power on left side fairing for 2015 RR. To make it easy for everyone:

BMW plug: $11 at dealership
http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/b...rum/bmw-s1000rr-general-discussion/105434-gps-wiring-inquiry-4.html#post1188234

USB power plug:
Amazon.com: DROK® Buck Power Converter 12V to 5V 3A DC-DC Voltage Transformer Step-down Volt Regulator Inverter with Type-A Female USB Charger for iPhone iPad Phone Vehicle DVR Recorder: Electronics


A soldering iron is needed to connect USB power plug to BMW plug above. This is still stock fitment as no wires on bike are being touched.

And this so you can wire 2 devices: if you only care about phone (no camera) you don't need it..

Amazon.com: Cute USB Mini 2-Port POWER ONLY Splitter (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

Under the left fairing, two plugs can be seen. Only one of them will fit the above BMW plug. To save you sometime, it's the lower plug. Keep in mind in the manual the pics are tricky confusing. Be sure total power draw does not exceed 2.5mamps I use it for my phone and camera. Works great.

How are you fixing the ports to the bike?

I think I prefer my setup.
http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/new-member-introductions/125402-accessory-power-now-working-correctly-2.html#post1276273

 

[z00]

How are you fixing the ports to the bike?

I think I prefer my setup.
http://www.s1000rrforum.com/forum/new-member-introductions/125402-accessory-power-now-working-correctly-2.html#post1276273

I don't like the idea of drilling/changing the fairings. I used a ziptie to mount the USB port of the bottom black piece you have in your pic. BMW already uses zipties to mount other cables there, I followed the same route.

Instead of exposing USB ports, I keep USB 2 cables plugged in port, they're kept under the fairing with a velcro, when needed I pull cables outside to connect to device. This way I never bother to deal with cables. Instead of plugging cables into USB port on bike, I plug cable into devices and never have to touch USB port. Hopefully, this clarifies things.

 

[macca_779]

I don't like the idea of drilling/changing the fairings. I used a ziptie to mount the USB port of the bottom black piece you have in your pic. BMW already uses zipties to mount other cables there, I followed the same route.

Instead of exposing USB ports, I keep USB 2 cables plugged in port, they're kept under the fairing with a velcro, when needed I pull cables outside to connect to device. This way I never bother to deal with cables. Instead of plugging cables into USB port on bike, I plug cable into devices and never have to touch USB port. Hopefully, this clarifies things.

Fair enough. I don't have stuff plugged in all the time so having cables exposed when not used isn't ideal for me.

I get what you mean about drilling into fairings. However the one I've drilled into is the inner matt one. It's cheap and I'd just replace it if I ever removed the plug. Not that anyone would see it unless they were really looking anyway.

 

[srastoder]

Thank you for this post

 

[quantized]

Fair enough. I don't have stuff plugged in all the time so having cables exposed when not used isn't ideal for me.

I get what you mean about drilling into fairings. However the one I've drilled into is the inner matt one. It's cheap and I'd just replace it if I ever removed the plug. Not that anyone would see it unless they were really looking anyway.

Macca, I like your method, but one question: with the wiring in the left fairing, how are you able to get the left fairing off? Do you disconnect the wire at the location near the frame first? Or is there "slack" in the wire so the fairing will come off? Or something else?

Thx!