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Old 01-05-2020, 02:13 PM   #1
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Monster 1200s 2016 USB power source

Hi all,

Looking to mount a usb charging point to my handle bars somewhere so I can charge phone, sat nav etc. I have found an un-used connector under the front left hand side of the tank that I believe can be used for this purpose. Does anyone know what connector I would need, it’s not one I have seen before?

Failing that, I charge the battery via the DDA plug under the seat using the optimate DDA to SAE lead, could I simply use a SAE to usb connector and run it to the bars? I have read conflicting thoughts on using the DDA as a continual power source.

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Old 01-05-2020, 03:30 PM   #2
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The front left connector is for heated grips, it’s 12v NOT 5v (as is the optimate/DDA connector under the seat)
That said I had a phone charger plugged in on my R via ‘Raspberry Pi’ transformer on the front of the bike.












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Old 01-05-2020, 03:43 PM   #3
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i bought the heated grip plug and transformer on ebay, the amp connector came from a broken phone charger.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-Mu...-/283700742423

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raspberry...-/142752974294

You need the correct crimp tool to make up the connector properly

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Old 02-05-2020, 07:05 PM   #4
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Parts ordered, thanks very much 👍.

Might also steal your idea for the mounting point on the steering damper!
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Old 02-05-2020, 11:46 PM   #5
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The reason not to use the DDA/Optimate connector is that it's permanent 12v direct to/from the battery, the grip connector is switched by the ignition key. If you have a transformer connected to directly to the battery it will gradually drain the battery, albeit very slowly. I had a tracker on the the bike so had to keep it on an optimate via the DDA connector anyway.
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Old 05-05-2020, 08:55 PM   #6
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That makes sense, I use the DDA for charging so will leave this free.

Parts arrived today so will give me something to do while we are unable to go out and ride...

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