Electronics » Wiring radar dectector

Just wondering is it possible to tap into a spare power source to power unit. Not really wanting to direct hook up to battery if possible.
R1200RS 2016.
Any replies appreciated except for dont speed!!!

If you could find an adapter to USB, you could use any number of available power banks on the market.

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Just wondering is it possible to tap into a spare power source to power unit. Not really wanting to direct hook up to battery if possible.
R1200RS 2016.
Any replies appreciated except for dont speed!!!

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some of this, imo, will depend on the detector and it's power requirements. that said, one of the best options up front could be the low beam headlight.

in the US, at least (not sure about others), that light is always on when bike is running and the relatively low draw of the RD compared to the headlight bulb may not trip up canbus. This may not be as true with the 2020+ with LED headlights as they draw less power (dunno).

That said, I've had great luck with cords from these guys. Not terribly expensive, can direct wire, with fuse to battery or cut off and wire as you like; mute buttons and lights optional.

safe-n-sound1.com/Products.html

of interest: what type detector and where are you mounting it?

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some of this, imo, will depend on the detector and it's power requirements. that said, one of the best options up front could be the low beam headlight.

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some of this, imo, will depend on the detector and it's power requirements. that said, one of the best options up front could be the low beam headlight.

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As a matter of policy, I don't recommend tapping into existing wires to POWER devices. Get a power distribution block. Protects the value of the bike by avoiding any permanent modification to the existing wire harness, prevents CANBUS errors by drawing too much current from an existing circuit, and it only requires ONE fused connection to the battery in order to attach multiple accessories with ease.

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You can get one of these from your dealer. It will plug into the back of the auxilliary power socket under the seat a if you cut off the spare plug it will give you a switched feed that you can then use to power a power distribution or a single item like a USB socket.
It is well documented on the UK Gser site and was used a lot back in the day to power things like Autocoms

tpx detector and am mounting it on a handlebar adapte rover the clutch resievor

thx. let us know what you decide and would love to see some pix when mounted!