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Offline stevewfl

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C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« on: February 18, 2013, 04:01:12 PM »
I'm tired of the sensitive USB cable being exposed to the elements, cord dangling, etc.

I ordered one of these BOAT/MARINE USB gigs to mount in my dash.  The other end will be wrapped tighter than ....nevermind  sealed well ;D

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GXQMXE?tag=nigh0c-20
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2013, 04:44:38 PM »
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2013, 04:52:44 PM »
Or just install an outlet in the glovebox (like some of us have).
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2013, 05:02:19 PM »
Quote from: gPink on February 18, 2013, 04:44:38 PM
another option
http://www.usbfirewire.com/usb-rugged-waterproof-zinc.html

Nice option right there too  ;D

Quote from: RBX QB on February 18, 2013, 04:52:44 PM
Or just install an outlet in the glovebox (like some of us have).

I don't wanna pop that box open I just want to shove a cord in, but sweet option right there   =)
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2013, 06:15:27 PM »
Dang. I usually by a USB extension cable for $1 and  stick a little silicone grease in it.
http://www.meritline.com/3-3-feet-usb-2-0-a-male-to-female-extension-cable---p-54704.aspx
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2013, 06:19:13 PM »
Quote from: Daytona_Mike on February 18, 2013, 06:15:27 PM
Dang. I usually by a USB extension cable for $1 and  stick a little silicone grease in it.
http://www.meritline.com/3-3-feet-usb-2-0-a-male-to-female-extension-cable---p-54704.aspx

yeah, I want an outlet on my dash thats easily accessible.
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2013, 07:33:26 PM »
Quote from: Flathead on February 18, 2013, 07:20:33 PM
Or this :)
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/waterproof-motorcycle-usb-port/

VERY NICE

I still want an in dash deal. If I can't make an in dash work on my bike, I'll be all over this thank you sir 
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2013, 08:32:01 PM »
Quote from: stevewfl on February 18, 2013, 07:33:26 PM
VERY NICE

I still want an in dash deal. If I can't make an in dash work on my bike, I'll be all over this thank you sir 

Did you say panel mount ? http://burnsmoto.com/waterproof-usb-charger-socket-panel-mount.php  :)
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2013, 09:18:45 PM »
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #10 on: February 18, 2013, 11:01:39 PM »
Flathead, thats nice, but expensive and I need the end of it like plugs into what ZG posted (which I already have on the bike).

ZG that one plugs into an existing cigarette lighter, I need a separate marine grade dash mount I'll be plugging into one like you posted and then wrapped      ;D


This "extension" with USB on each end-


Will be going into this (mod I did a while back) but a dash mount on the open end.................... no danglies and BS like i have today. then to the fuzeblock



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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #11 on: February 18, 2013, 11:04:09 PM »
and this will be in my front dash on one end.... ;D

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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2013, 01:50:34 AM »
Great Post Steve ...... This gave me some idea's not only for my phone, but iPod, Drift camera, etc .....  :goodpost:
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2013, 04:11:12 AM »
Steve, how are you going to mount the wood panel on the bike?  I must say that wood, such as Amboyan Burl, would give the C14 a nice touch of class (properly stained and polished)...
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2013, 06:00:48 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on February 19, 2013, 04:11:12 AM
Steve, how are you going to mount the wood panel on the bike?  I must say that wood, such as Amboyan Burl, would give the C14 a nice touch of class (properly stained and polished)...

1st things 1st, I gotta' steal that boat  ;D
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2013, 09:05:50 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on February 19, 2013, 04:11:12 AM
Steve, how are you going to mount the wood panel on the bike?  I must say that wood, such as Amboyan Burl, would give the C14 a nice touch of class (properly stained and polished)...

 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
 
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2013, 08:50:46 PM »
I am passing this along for anyone who wants a good buy on waterproof usb ports. They are the same unit as the webbikeworld pieces but $15 cheaper. I just got 4 in for myself. They come out of Canada so they take a few extra days to get, but that's OK for the savings.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8405235/Miscellaneous-Automotive/Weather-Proof-USB-Power-Outlet

Even though they are out of stock, check back every couple days and they will have them. It took about 4 days for me to catch them in stock.

John
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2013, 08:30:34 PM »
Quote from: 4cedars on February 19, 2013, 08:50:46 PM
I am passing this along for anyone who wants a good buy on waterproof usb ports. They are the same unit as the webbikeworld pieces but $15 cheaper. I just got 4 in for myself. They come out of Canada so they take a few extra days to get, but that's OK for the savings.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8405235/Miscellaneous-Automotive/Weather-Proof-USB-Power-Outlet

Even though they are out of stock, check back every couple days and they will have them. It took about 4 days for me to catch them in stock.

John

Nice, but wasn't near what I was looking for
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2013, 08:33:04 PM »
You obviously need to sell it.
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Re: C14 USB solution, (I'm so tired of the BS!)
« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2013, 08:38:02 PM »
Ok dammit i needed a 5 star cigarette lighter type waterproof USB.  WTF is a "cigarette lighter" on my bike for anyway?  Hardly anyone smokes any more and USB availability is EVERYWHERE, even a cheesy jet-blu airplane terminal (meetings on the cheap!) has USB availability. Forgive the crappy phone cam pics heh

Now my bike does too  ;D

Under the friggin' knife goes the right side panel 



lets clean up a soft round outlet



OH YES, 5V (not hardwired straight to 12V) USB availability!

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