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Offline Scott S

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Using your phone as Speedo and/or GPS
« on: November 19, 2014, 05:55:40 AM »
 I can figure out how to get power up to the handle bars, but is the charging system on a CB550 up to the task of powering a smart phone while the bike is running?  Assuming everything is in good shape and working properly?

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Re: Using your phone as Speedo and/or GPS
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2014, 06:23:10 AM »
I've never done it but I think should be ok.  Iphone uses about 1 amp charger
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Re: Using your phone as Speedo and/or GPS
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2014, 06:44:31 AM »
it powers my gps so a phone should be ok as well.
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Re: Using your phone as Speedo and/or GPS
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2014, 08:53:24 AM »
Get a good phone holder so it doesn't go by-by at 70MPH. Ask me how I know  >:(
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Re: Using your phone as Speedo and/or GPS
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2014, 11:46:25 AM »
I have a small 12 v usb charger inside the headlight bucket to run a dash camera,i soldered a pair of leads onto the connectors that are supposed to plug inside a cigarette socket,they have bullet connectors hooked into wires already in the bucket,one earth and one becomes live with key switched on.
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Re: Using your phone as Speedo and/or GPS
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2014, 03:29:58 PM »
My satnav runs as good on my 400f as on my cbr's, even my 250Elite has no problem powering it....
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