[Phaedrus]

I put a Quadlock wireless charging head on...

I bought their USB port, and put a connector on, to plug into thr bike's P&A port, and then routed the new higher power output Quadlock USB-A up to be next to the OEM USB-C.

 

[Phaedrus]

P and A port?

The bike's 12vdc connector for Parts and Accessories, located in front of the rear wheel and under the rear shock. It draws power from the RESS and not the 12vdc battery. It is capped until an owner decides to use it.

 

[Phaedrus]

Thanks. I did see an addon port there wired up the to battery but it blocked the alarm speaker install. Maybe there is another. That one I removed cause It didn't want to screw with it. I assume it is for people that leave the bike sitting all winter.

If it is wired to the battery, it is probably an add-on battery tender plug. The P&A connector is higher, above the battery box.

 

[Phaedrus]

Based on comments about the Livewire USB-C, I had thought it was a fairly low power port. But, according to the HD Media Release for Livewire, the USB-C is 5vdc at 3A, or 15W.

The QuadLock USB-A port supposedly maxes at 18W. So adding the QuadLock USB-A provides more connection options, but not really more USB power.

 

[Phaedrus]

Phaedrus,
Any chance you can post a pic of your Quadlock? Given cell phones cost as much as computers, I've been seriously considering one for the motorcycle and mountain bike.
Thanks, if you have time.

I don't have any great pictures, since my camera is my phone and it is usually in the mount, but here is what I can find....

AZ

 

[Phaedrus]

Thank you!

It does not need to be that high profile. I used the shock mount, which elevates the charging head a bit. The Livewire is smooth enough that you could go without the added vibration damping if you wanted.

 

[Phaedrus]

How well does the wireless module charge the phone? I just ordered it and hope it will work pretty well.

It depends on the phone. They list ones they have checked conpatibility with. But it works at a fast charge rate on my Samsung.