[bsweeney86]

I just purchased a Sena smh10 Bluetooth kit. My question is... Is there a way to hook up my iPhone to the battery so I can go long distances using the iPhone GPS directions without it draining the phone battery? I'm sure it exists, just don't know how to find it, thanks!


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[Matao87]

$10 at walmart gets you a weatherproof 12v outlet. Another $5 gets you the wire and crimps you need to connect it to the battery. 15 minutes and you're done. To be extra safe you can put an inline fuse in if you want, but I haven't found that necessary.

 

[bsweeney86]

Thanks, it it difficult to do? Should I have a shop do the wiring or is this something a novice can get done?


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[CBR_Dave]

Try this, it skips the need for a cigarette lighter and USB adaptor. Simple enough to wire in and then mount on the bars:

BurnsMoto - Motorcycle, ATV, Boat, RV - USB Weatherproof Power Socket - USB Charger with optional SAE to USB

Regards,

Dave

 

[ecustu7]

I was thinking of using a phone as a GPS as well but thought that the screen would be too hard to see in the sun. Is this a problem with the iPhones?

 

[bsweeney86]

I know they make mounts, and I'm sure you can find a glare reducing screen protector, but I'm intending on just listening to the directions as that's what I do in the car anyways.


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[bsweeney86]

Try this, it skips the need for a cigarette lighter and USB adaptor. Simple enough to wire in and then mount on the bars:

BurnsMoto - Motorcycle, ATV, Boat, RV - USB Weatherproof Power Socket - USB Charger with optional SAE to USB

Regards,

Dave

Thank you, this is what I was looking for.


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[Matao87]

It's extremely easy to do. Just wire it directly to the battery terminals and run the wires inside the fairing to conceal them. Took all of 15 minutes to do.

 

[CBR_Dave]

I was thinking of using a phone as a GPS as well but thought that the screen would be too hard to see in the sun. Is this a problem with the iPhones?

My mate uses his iPhone4s with a RAM mount and it seems to work a treat, we never get lost when he is leading .

Dave

 

[bsweeney86]

My mate uses his iPhone4s with a RAM mount ...

That's probably what I'll do, is there any drilling or permanent body modification involved? I'm not looking for a suction cup or anything like that just hoping to be able to return the bike to stock at some point (or at least have the option to)




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[bsweeney86]

My mate uses his iPhone4s with a RAM mount ...

That's probably what I'll do, is there any drilling or permanent body modification involved? I'm not looking for a suction cup or anything like that just hoping to be able to return the bike to stock at some point (or at least have the option to)



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[Chinmay]

I just purchased a Sena smh10 Bluetooth kit. My question is... Is there a way to hook up my iPhone to the battery so I can go long distances using the iPhone GPS directions without it draining the phone battery? I'm sure it exists, just don't know how to find it, thanks!


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hey mate, I wanted to do the exact same thing....created a thread few days back...take a look at -> http://www.cbr250.net/forum/honda-cbr250-general-discussion/6524-need-some-advise-new-idea.html


after the replies, I got one these
12v Female Car Cigar Cigarette Lighter Socket Plug Connector Plug Cable | eBay

and hooked it up to the battery....then attached
12v USB Car Charger Mini Adaptor For iPhone4 / 4S Samsung Galaxy HTC LG | eBay and you are good to roll...!!!

if you dont know how to do it....look at

I did the same thing and it cost me less than 5 bucks...

 

[CBR_Dave]

That's probably what I'll do, is there any drilling or permanent body modification involved? I'm not looking for a suction cup or anything like that just hoping to be able to return the bike to stock at some point (or at least have the option to)

The RAM mount just goes into the head of the bolt at the centre of the steering stem (which is normally covered by a black plastic cap). It has a hole in it which the RAM mount screws into. So returning to stock is just a matter of unscrewing the RAM mount and replacing the cap.

Dave

 

[mikeb53]

I just purchased a Sena smh10 Bluetooth kit. My question is... Is there a way to hook up my iPhone to the battery so I can go long distances using the iPhone GPS directions without it draining the phone battery? I'm sure it exists, just don't know how to find it, thanks!


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I have an adapter that plugs in to my battery tender cable and gives me a USB outlet on the other end. Been using it for my cell phone, iPod and GPS for about a year and had no problems ever.
Picked it up here: Index