Charging my cell?

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Charging my cell?

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Hiyas,

Getting ready for the big, 10 day, SW USA MC camping trip. What is the easiest/cheapest way to re-charge the battery on my cell phone? I do have a 12v car adapter for the phone.

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Re: Charging my cell?

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I purchased one of these:

http://burnsmoto.com/usb-power-socket-weatherproof.php

and wired into my aux fuse box. I can charge my phone or any other usb device. The wires are long enough to come out at the front of the seat. It has a weatherproof cap for when not in use.

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Re: Charging my cell?

Post by Lost Rider »

I'm assuming you have a standard BMW Aux plug on your bike, if so this could work without doing any wiring, since you asked for easy/cheap.
The problem will be you'll have to leave the ignition on to keep the circuit energized.

http://www.powerlet.com/product/10-powe ... t-cable/10



If you have an iPhone or something that charges via 5v USB, then Sean's suggestion would work good too with minimal work.
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