Cigarette/USB charger suitable for GN250?

[Banditbandit]

So confused I don't know what I want lol.

A good man perchance ????

For me the point of getting out on the bike is that no-one can reach you ... My cellphone is never turned on when I am out on the bike ... unless there is an emergency - mine - not someone else's ...

[bosslady]

A good man perchance ????

For me the point of getting out on the bike is that no-one can reach you ... My cellphone is never turned on when I am out on the bike ... unless there is an emergency - mine - not someone else's ...

Don't forget I have children. I need to be contactable, can't just shut off my phone. I also use my phone as GPS and I like to text people periodically especially if I am alone so they know where abouts to look for my body if I run off the road and die or something. So, I need to make sure it's charged and stuff. Besides smart phones aren't so smart in terms of battery usage! Forgot to add, yes in fact I do need a good man. So, if you know of any hot, rich guys that ride motorbikes, please send them my way.

[bosslady]

Have you see the little CyberPower external batteries? They have a USB port in them, and the battery has enough life for about 40 hours of use.

You first charge it off something like a computer. Then take it away, and you can plug your phone/tablet into it to charge that device.

Think of it as a way to store extra charge for when you go away.


They are nice and cheap.

Never heard of it, sounds interesting, expensive is it?

[f2dz]

Buy a Nokia 100 for $20-$30 and chuck a spare SIM into it, or buy a cheap SIM.

They have better reception than a smartphone too. Just make sure you keep it in a plastic baggy incase it rains, I went through three of them when they kept getting wet in my pocket.

I'm much more careful with my S3 now.

[FJRider]

So, if you know of any hot, rich guys that ride AND FIX motorbikes, please send them my way.

Fixed it for you.

It's all a matter of priorities really (and standards .... yours usually) ...

[nerrrd]

Never heard of it, sounds interesting, expensive is it?

Found this one, might take a look at one on the weekend.

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=...y-(White)-micr

That rich, hot, motorcycle-fixin' guy is definitely the way to go, though.

[bosslady]

Buy a Nokia 100 for $20-$30 and chuck a spare SIM into it, or buy a cheap SIM.

They have better reception than a smartphone too. Just make sure you keep it in a plastic baggy incase it rains, I went through three of them when they kept getting wet in my pocket.

I'm much more careful with my S3 now.

Nah not interested I want my smart phone with me, hence it has gps too, which I use often. I will also take my tablet with me which does not have internet, it uses the net through my phone. Also the point of having my phone with the same number I've had for like 6 years is so people can contact me.. so no spare or cheap sim.. I already have an old nokia I could use, but I want my smart phone. Thanks for the idea though, it's one I've considered in the phone but I'm a greedy bitch.

[bosslady]

Fixed it for you.

It's all a matter of priorities really (and standards .... yours usually) ...

Haha yea quite right, someone who can fix my bike when I break it aye?

Found this one, might take a look at one on the weekend.

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=...y-(White)-micr

That rich, hot, motorcycle-fixin' guy is definitely the way to go, though.

Let me know how you go this weekend with looking at that and let me know your thoughts? Looks like a good option.

[pete376403]

Cig lighter socket to usb adapter - 3.15A

http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView....UBCATID=1052#7

[St_Gabriel]

cig lighter socket, twin, 3.1A with tablet cable (search around for the right combo of cables), for less than jaycar charges for the lighter alone.

http://mobile-phone-accessories.co.n...5#.UW-KbMqxnOU

used these guys, got the charger/tab cradle/ipod lead and tablet lead for an excellent price (tracked shipping was 5 bucks)

[clint640]

I got one of the above 3.1A Jaycar jobs & it has powered the gps no worries. Far better than using a flaky inline ciggy socket is to solder your 12V feed directly onto the USB adapter. I did that, plugged my usb cable in t-other end, wrapped it up in insulation tape & stuffed it under the dash.

Cheers
Clint

[HornetBoy]

I got one of these from Ebay a while back (http://www.ebay.com/itm/151020227739...84.m1439.l2649) and its served my iphone well - comes with all the wires needed to hook it up to your battery. I had it to power the phone for GPS.

I brought an external fuse box and set it up so that the charger runs only when you turn on the ignition (I had it hooked up to the battery for a few weeks without any problems even with my little lithium battery! of course youll want to make sure you dont leave anything plugged in accidently or else that might cause some problems ).

$35 is pretty decent i thought.

[nerrrd]

I got one of these from Ebay a while back (http://www.ebay.com/itm/151020227739...84.m1439.l2649) and its served my iphone well - comes with all the wires needed to hook it up to your battery. I had it to power the phone for GPS.

I brought an external fuse box and set it up so that the charger runs only when you turn on the ignition (I had it hooked up to the battery for a few weeks without any problems even with my little lithium battery! of course youll want to make sure you dont leave anything plugged in accidently or else that might cause some problems ).

$35 is pretty decent i thought.

That looks really good, I'm keen to get something similar up and running on my bike for GPS. Which iPhone do you have? I've got a 3gS on Vodafone and it's performance accessing the web/google maps on my recent trip was pretty crappy.

[Maha]

That looks really good, I'm keen to get something similar up and running on my bike for GPS. Which iPhone do you have? I've got a 3gS on Vodafone and it's performance accessing the web/google maps on my recent trip was pretty crappy.

Pre GPS days Rodney, people just stayed at home
Part of the adventure is stopping and asking ones self ''where the hell am I''?

Twice on our away trips, GPS has been in use and both times things didn't go quite to plan...I can manage that without GPS...
I suppose a GPS is good if you're by yourself or a very small group..but they (GPS) do not allow for allocated stops or change of mind in an instant.

[nerrrd]

Pre GPS days Rodney, people just stayed at home
Part of the adventure is stopping and asking ones self ''where the hell am I''?

Twice on our away trips, GPS has been in use and both times things didn't go quite to plan...I can manage that without GPS...
I suppose a GPS is good if you're by yourself or a very small group..but they (GPS) do not allow for allocated stops or change of mind in an instant.

Yeah, it's just on the trip with BL i ended up going the wrong way about three times before realising / forgetting where we'd stopped previously (she could probably have done without that under the circumstances.)

No doubt it's not a cure-all for my lack of a sense of direction, but I'll take all the help i can get.