Are the USB chargers ON while the bike is OFF?

Mr Duc · Apr 5, 2019

I'm contemplating getting one of those Hella > USB chargers, but I need it to work while the bike is off (to charge my BT headset while parked).

Are the USB outlets wired for constant power?

Otherwise I'll have to hardwire a USB plug

N4teTheGreat · Apr 5, 2019

I have a very simple USB port that connects to the trickle charging port. Due to this it is directly connected to the battery and charges at all times.

Mr Duc · Apr 7, 2019

N4teTheGreat said:
I have a very simple USB port that connects to the trickle charging port. Due to this it is directly connected to the battery and charges at all times.

I'm thinking of doing this but it seems like a waste if I already have two other built-in "cigarette" ports... But of course Ducati decided to make these the smaller din hella style

Baloo · Apr 11, 2019

Great idea of connecting to trickle charger port.

To answer the initial question, the 12V outlets do not work without the key in the ON position. Engine does not need to be running.

Mr Duc · Apr 11, 2019

Baloo said:
To answer the initial question, the 12V outlets do not work without the key in the ON position. Engine does not need to be running.

Well. That's lame. I guess I will never use the two included 12v outlets then...

Just ordered a USB charger for the trickle charger port for $12. Sweet!

N4teTheGreat · Apr 11, 2019

That's the one I use. It puts out enough juice to make my phone fast charge.

feralchimp · Apr 12, 2019

Mr Duc said:
Well. That's lame. I guess I will never use the two included 12v outlets then...

Just ordered a USB charger for the trickle charger port for $12. Sweet!

Going directly from the 12V power outlet to USB, a device charged from that USB may also get pretty severe audio interference. Not sure if it's straight RF, voltage modulation, ground issue, or what.

For trips this season I'm going to charge a juicepack off the 12V to USB, and just charge the phone off the juicepack when needed.

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appliance821 · Apr 12, 2019

feralchimp said:
Going directly from the 12V power outlet to USB, a device charged from that USB may also get pretty severe audio interference. Not sure if it's straight RF, voltage modulation, ground issue, or what.

For trips this season I'm going to charge a juicepack off the 12V to USB, and just charge the phone off the juicepack when needed.

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These devices are coming off a fused sae cable and are designed for this singular purpose. I'd guess they have appropriate filter circuits. Have you had bad experiences?

DenDen · Jun 9, 2019

I also use that cheap charger. No problems I can see. I run a charging cable up under the tank to my phone mount.
Only suggestion is to remove the set up when giving a full wash. My S9 detects moisture in the charging rig and does not like it. That said, I have not tried in heavy rain conditions.
If I get a full year out of it, I'm happy. I'll buy a few next time.

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feralchimp · Jun 10, 2019

appliance821 said:
These devices are coming off a fused sae cable and are designed for this singular purpose. I'd guess they have appropriate filter circuits. Have you had bad experiences?

I have. With a BMW-style USB converter into one of the ports on my 821 Strada, to a previous gen iPhone into that (ah headphone jacks, what a concept), with in-ear Shure headphones...bad interference plugged into USB and no interference unplugged. Guess apple "solved" that problem. :/

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