Power Outlet Install

I have the factory "cigarette lighter" outlet on mine. I use a low profile USB insert in it that is snug. Sounds like you may have issues with one or both pieces. I'd try switching to a lower profile insert. If that is still loose you may have to spend more $ to get a better quality outlet

I put one of these on my bike. Can plug in two items, and charge both while I listen to music, and run gps,

Barefoot said:

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I put one of these on my bike. Can plug in two items, and charge both while I listen to music, and run gps,

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I've seen similar items on Amazon, I would have gone with something like that but previous owner spent the outrageous $ for the factory one

Yeah the factory one is expensive. I have a spare if anyone wants to buy it.

Sounds like you got what you paid for. I bought one on amazon that was marketed toward boats, meaning that it had a rubber cap to make it water resistant. Mine was about $20 and works great. Still a lot cheaper than an OEM one.

Yep - definitely got my $6.00 worth. Going to ride tomorrow after wrapping it with Gorilla Tape to tighten it and see if it stays connected.

PitaSmit said:

Yeah the factory one is expensive. I have a spare if anyone wants to buy it.

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Is this the one that Kawasaki calls "DC power outlet" and sells it for $107.95? Wow. And they say you also need the relay kit for $23.95. I thought I would be interested, but I'm sure any price I would be willing to pay is disrespectful, considering the cost of a new one.

Nope Nope. The tall GPS “cigarette lighter” plug interferes with the left hand guard when turning the handlebars to the right. I’ve ordered a similarly installed USB outlet. Now with that I‘ll need a power cable preferably with a 90 degree USB male plug that doesn’t send the GPS into data mode. Heavy sigh.

I have the factory 12V outlet. I'm using a flush-mount dual USB adapter in it (I have a rubber dummy plug currently in the unused slot), and am powering my Garmin XT GPS using this coiled cable with 90-degree plugs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L7R8YMD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The GPS sits on a SW-M mount over the clocks. There is no interference with anything, and it hasn't been affected by rain (although the set-up isn't strictly waterproof.)

My two V650s have the 12v outlet 'kit' from Cycle Gear, that I bought for around $12 apiece, way-back-when.

Doug Just Doug said:

I have the factory 12V outlet. I'm using a flush-mount dual USB adapter in it (I have a rubber dummy plug currently in the unused slot), and am powering my Garmin XT GPS using this coiled cable with 90-degree plugs:

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Does that send your GPS to data mode?

ugatha said:

Does that send your GPS to data mode?

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Never has yet. It's been working properly and glitch-free since I set it up a year or so ago.