Electronics » USB POWER Routing

Hello,
I'm struggling to route cables from the rear power socket (din thing) to the front of bike to power my phone via USB, on my R1250RS.

I've managed to tap the positive from the socket ok, and all the cables works, but I'm not certain how best to route the cable from under the seat to around the headstock area. I got a 12V to 5V USB from Nippy normals and that appears to work ok, but cannot see an easy way to get it to the front of the bike. I've taken all the plastics off but not certain if there's space between plastics and tank for cable to go.

I've already got the GPS being used hence me going to the socket at the back of the bike.

Any advice gratefully received.

Darren.

I wish I had photos to illustrate, but ultimately I end up routing wires along the frame with occasional zip ties to hold it fast in place. You likely will need to remove the gas tank trim panels to easily route stuff up to the handlebars.

OK, that makes sense. If there's space under the central tank cover plastics I can use that. Thanks for your reasoned responses.
Cheers,
Darren.

Agree, that there are options above, but I found under the tank easier. I went below and behind the frame from either side of the battery. Here are two pics that show each side before I tidied up.


I should also note that if you go this route you need only take the painted panel off the side(s) you wish to put wires on. the center portion of the tank can stay on.