Got the maedhawk, battery tender, and gerbing cord from your amazon links in today. Plugged in and works awesome! Thank you for saving me headaches trying to figure this out. Now have apple carplay on my New CVO RG ST thanks to your video. Also checked my zip ties for the wire harness to the rear under the left side cover and both were in place. Apparently my guy on he line that day had enough coffee…😜
Awesome! I found this solution to work great and its always just there under the seat if you need a headset option when not using a helmet headset. Does appear to only be my bike which is a good thing overall!
Tom, the Gerbing 12V SAE to male adapter cable is still available on Amazon. I know you watched my video on Facebook, and that's where I got the adapter. I just checked, and it's still available.
Jim! I do believe you are the original poster, sorry I could not find it to reference in this video. Kudos to you. If you want to give me your video link I can note it in the description. I had no luck finding the Gerbing adapter on Amazon but yes it is there, also updated in the description. Appreciate you!
@@ITFZone No worries Tom! I don't need my video linked. I just wanted to let you know that the Gerbing adapter I used was still available on Amazon. I appreciate you and love watching your videos! Keep them coming!
Hello, this P&A plug has 3 wires, ground and 2 power. Yes it could be used for a heated seat type of accessory. I will call out that some vendors are using it to power a headset adapter as I am in this video with the heated gear connector, HOWEVER one thing to note, this plug loses power when start the bike. Just while the bike cranks which can upset the headset connection to the bike if you had your bike on but not started. Just a call out for this use.
I was thinking of installing a charging port in the other fairing pocket. I also installed charging port in one of my saddle bags and one in the tour pack in my street glide. But they were not switched power. Good for charging action camera battery’s . Great videos!
Yes, especially if you do not need both heated gear connectors we have a good 12v switched option here. I know the PanAmerica crowd has been using this option with their bikes for power sources.
THANK YOU!!!! Excellent content you are providing. Please keep up the good work. I thought I'd throw in my 2¢ about cutting the cable off of the MAEDHawk Headset Adapter. I'm probably in the minority here (with everyone using wireless connectivity these days) but I wanted to use my WIRED earbuds to just listen to music. But of course there isn't anywhere to plug in a standard 3.5 (1/8") stereo connector. So I used the cable on the MAEDHawk with a 3.5 female to female turnaround adaptor and BINGO!! You now have a place to connect a WIRED headset. DISCLAIMER... (and as you have also said) I AM NOT ENDORSING BEING ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE FOR SAFTEY REASONS. But this works for me. (And the fact of the matter is... how is it any different then having your heated gear (jackets, gloves, etc...) connected to the accessory ports that Harley Davidson already provides?)
WOW! Truly great idea! Not something I thought of at all! I know I tried a USBC to earbuds but of course it wants a wireless headset to allow CarPlay. GREAT IDEA, you are not the only wired earbud fan!
I really like the Gerbing solution you found. I can use that cable plus the battery tender usb adapter to power my Maedhawk Bluetooth using the heated gear adapter as you have shown. I’m think I really should add a fuse in that line since it appears the Harley heated gear cord is not fused (I assume). I have Tourmaster heated gear and a fuse is part of the connection provided with the gear. I don’t see any fuse on the bike labeled for the heated gear cable. In fact, there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of fuses on my 2024 Street Glide.
Fuse is not a bad idea but adds to your amount of cords. In theory if the adapter shorted it wouldn't draw enough to create a fire hazard BUT I for sure don't disagree in the safety aspect of using a fuse. The heated gear is fused at the block. You are correct there are way less connectors and fuses with the new harness but MANY electrical issues with these new bike. Mostly to do with how the harness is secured to the bike.
@@ITFZone in looking at the fuse information in the owner’s manual, I don’t see a fuse labeled for the heated gear plugs. Is there a fuse and I’m missing it? The reason I ask is I plan on using my heated gear and want to make sure I do or don’t need to include a line fuse, which I do have if needed. I don’t yet have the service manual that probably has an electrical schematic. Is that where you found the info about the heated gear plugs being fused to the block? I suppose I should break down and buy the service manual.
@@ITFZone Thanks very much. I really appreciate the information. My heated gear uses a 15 amp fuse so I’ll need to use it for the gear connection and the Maedhawk Bluetooth. But like you mentioned earlier, the Maedhawk does not have much of a draw. With winter temps coming, I thought I’d have a connection ready for it since I already have the heated under-jacket and gloves. I’ve actually used them at around 25 degrees and was quite toasty with the heated gear, leather jacket and leather chaps.
Hi Tom, I hope all is well and the snow is gone. I received the Battery Tender USB Charger and Gerbing 12V Male to SAE cordset today. I wanted that is all I need to bring my MaedHawk device to the gear port under the seat. I don't want to fry my MaedHawk and I believe you commented that no additional hardware/polarity changing device is needed. Thank you!
I agree but I doubt they will. It's really not too difficult and works well for this option. BUT Harley needs to offer a connecting port for the tender and yes a second power source!
Ah! You beat me to it. I am working on a similar video, albeit in more detail, which adds a USB-A and C connector to the saddlebag of the 2023 CVO via the saddlebag connector. 🙂 It's also snowing here in Switzerland at the moment, after a week of temps in the 25C (77F) range.
Hello! Plenty of room for more videos on the topic! This solution works well. We may hit 70 today but rain snow mix in the forecast for this upcoming weekend as usual!
This is another example of HD going backwards with the 24 model. My 19 RGS has the USB-A connector in the right hand cubby hole, this is where I plug my memory stick with all my music. Under the right hand cubby hole is a cigarette lighter power outlet, normally I have a 2 port USB-A adapter there where I can charge actually 2 phones with keeping them dry in my right cubby hole, or take the USB adapter out and plug my tire pump in. Im guessing when I get a 24 later this year Im gonna have to get my drill out and mount a permanent output socket somewhere.
I think a good option is to run the battery tender from the heated gear to the front under the tank. This would give you a powered USBA a port up front that you could split into more than one port. Since you have a full 12V to work with it will easily split into multiple ports. As far as mounting I really thing a handlebar mount USB splitter would work well. The other option is to find 12V in the fairing, like from the AMP. Harley could easily have Rockford Fosgate give us powered usb port off the amp into the left cubby on a RG or 2 ports in the SG tray!
Another option is the quad lock w/charger. I powered mine through the heated gear ports under the seat, then use a splitter so there are still 2 ports for gear if I choose.
Yes I have seen this, runs directly to the battery and has the vibration dampener. My hope is to not give in to mounting my phone on the handlebar but will see.
Thank you once again Tom for the very useful information. I had an interesting situation yesterday, I wanted to play my Car Play to create a brief video to show my Stage 2 Faring Speakers and Stage 3 Saddlebag speakers capabilities, but as soon as I hit the Record button on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Car Play stopped playing music. Thoughts? I did order the Battery Tender Quick Disconnect using your link. I'm putting on a new seat and I didn't want to wait for the Gerber cable.
So a viewer did find the Gerbing on Amazon, no idea why it did not come up for me, BUT either will work: amzn.to/49HkLY8 I suspect you cannot record while streaming music. Not something I have tried but I suspect this is your issue. You would have to use another iPhone or camera. Apple tends to turn off streaming for audio or video when recording, copyright stuff!
Hi Micheal from Australia can you tell me why the 2024 cvo street glide while using the spotify plays for about 10 minutes the the sound stops but the songs keep going thanks Micheal
Hello! Is this consistent, every time you start Spotify it times out after 10min? How about any other music source? I would want to understand if the AMP has powered off the speakers and there is no sound at all, no hissing sound indicating the speakers as powered. If the speakers are on and the screen continues to update the song playing I would be looking at a buffering issue between the phone and the bike. Basic option to try would be to delete the phone from the bike and re-add it. I would delete the bike in CarPlay on your phone as well. Easier to troubleshoot in email: ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
Best tutorial video in TH-cam page Sir. Thank you for the concise info. I need some guidance here. I own a 2020 m8 softail m8 low rider s and the bike comes with usb female plug equipped from the factory. Which is nice but problem I have is that I have three devices attempted to charge while I am riding. One for one cell phone that I use on my cardo intercom for music I listen to, two, my other cell phone glfor gps, and third, my gopro camera mounted on my handlebar. Currently, I am using splitter with three heads. Works sometimes but not consistently working as I find time to time. Can you advise n give me some suggestions? Appreciate your feedback.
Hello! I suspect you are running into an amperage issue. The factory USB just does not have enough power behind it to successfully split with enough amps at each port to charge devices. You are probably getting .5 an amp on the other 2 ports. The option is to run something off of the battery but you would want a switched option. You might look at tapping an accessory fuse, look for the P&A label on the fust block and use something like this: amzn.to/3XSWf3x and then use the SAE to USB adapter in my video.
Hello. Just purchased a 2024 CVO Road Glide. Can you post all that is needed via Amazon for carplay, usb thumb drive with music on it, and charging phone ss well. A little confusing. Thank you in advance.
Hello! So there is no way to change your phone AND use a thumb drive for music. Unless you want to add a USB Power only option for charging your phone as I showed in this video. Only the 1 USB C port in the cubby supports data and you cannot split it into 2 data input sources and there is not enough power to split it for your thumb drive and charge your phone. SO if you plan to use a phone mount I would consider a mount that charges the phone and connects to the battery. Otherwise you can use the products in this video and run the battery tender extender to the front under the tank to give you a 2nd USB charging option. Might be easier to go over it via a phone call. Reach out: ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
Awesome video. Just what I was looking for. I used the Gerbing adapter and it's a clean setup under the seat and I can still charge my phone. Only issue I am having is that I cannot set up to send prompts through the speakers when using maps on Carplay. Is this possible? If so, can you advise how?
Hello! Its been a bit but I know I muted the prompts at one point and just use the screen. I believe all you need to do is go to Settings - Sound - Audio Routing and change Prompts to Speaker. If that is not working let me know there are other places to look.
@@ITFZone Thanks for the quick response. I tried to set the prompts to speakers again and it worked this time. Haven't tried with any navigation apps yet. Will check that out this weekend.
Thank you and always appreciate your videos. I have a question about the saddle bags locking/unlocking. My bags will unlock but won’t lock. Any suggestions or have you come across this issue. Thanks in advance
Most of the time its the keyfob. My 18 would do this to me and I had to reseat the fob battery to get it working. I would try your backup or the bike function menu and see. Otherwise I suspect the locking relay under the right side cover. I have a video in the works on this topic should be out this coming weekend.
@@ITFZone thanks and I look forward to your video. It’s a 2023 CVO streetglide that I own. I tried using the bike menu and it’s still not working. I am assuming it would be the relay
Additionally, the USB-C port indicates 100W, which should be for power output and supports fast charging, while the USB-A port is only for data transfer, and using it for charging would have little effect, just keeping the device from shutting down.
Hello! The trick is that you need to convert from SAE to USB and currently this is only offered as SAE to USB A and not C. The headset adapter is also currently only offered as USB A so for a headset option this works out as in the video. However if you want to use this port to charge something that is USB C you would have to use an A to C adapter, you will for sure still have enough watts and amps to charge a phone with the adapter. May be easier to go through it in email vs comments so just reach out, ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
Hello my friend, I've watched all your videos one by one, and I have a question: Why doesn't the Bluetooth receiver plug directly into the USB-A port, but instead uses an additional USB-C to USB-A adapter?
Thank you for doing the research and testing. So far, I bought a Camecho A3361 AI Box and it seems to be working. I can't figure out how to run the AI Box from the bike's USB c port, with my Samsung smartphone in the same drawer, and keep the phone charged. Did I miss it in your video? If not, any thoughts?
I agree with @quitetime6871 BUT on the '23.5's the bike does not charge when the ignition is on, so I think your question is will it provide power out with the ignition on and I must say I didn't test this! But I will later today and update this post! Good catch!
Answer, it does not for a '23.5! I would bet it does on a'24. But as @quiettime6871 pointed out using the tender lead on either model will drain the battery with the ignition off.
Well, I thought of this but I know many have tried different Amazon options and I wanted to include the why they don't work. BUT yes I thought about it.
You seem to be the only person that gives a 'D about researching what any P.O.'d '24 owner really wants to know, (To use their $30K bike in they way they (paid for, and) should be able to) that they just can't google, or ask HD expecting an Honest, sincere answer. Obviously HD isn't the company that sold bikes to hard working blue collar people (honestly) that they used to be. If I pay for a giant screen, you should let me use it how "I" see fit, since I paid the price for the Tech (not being told that, you can't use your $500 a month bike the same way you can, Any New Car, that cost's 1/2 as much!). Cheers to you! They already make profit for that display and cheap speakers, why rip customers off and expect them to keep coming back, or recommending their product. They could sell that bike without a radio but with the cut outs like all cars did back in the 50's 60's 70's 80's.
Hey! I feel you! This a giant leap for Harley into technology which may of us were hoping for but are they ready to support it? I am happy to help as much of these advancements are what we have been looking for!
That seems a little short-sighted on your part blaming Harley for knowing exactly what YOU want. Meanwhile there are a ton of other riders who can't stand the tech complaining that there's too much tech. So why are you right and all those others are wrong? Maybe the company is trying to strike a happy medium.
@@nickpapagiorgio8038 I think with this bike Harley dove into the tech on the deep end of the pool but also into the complexity of supporting it. I am just helping riders with the bugs and with solutions to what they are trying to accomplish. The hope is Harley will pay attention and adapt. I can appreciate what Harley is up against but frankly they asked for it with this bikes technology. I think the hope is the execution would have been better.
Just so you know. Most phones can charge at 12V as well, 5V, 9v, 15V, and even 20v (20V is rare, but some can). But you still would need a charge controller for the phone to communicate with to get the proper voltage at the proper time.
Good point and I agree. The key is more amps than voltage. Too much amperage to circuits than they are designed to tolerate can stress the system over time.
Hello! Direct to battery is a constant drain, so something you would need to manage. These new bikes are so sensitive to the charge of the battery. Stay tuned I have a new option coming but the heated gear option works well if you don’t need both connections.
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Once again, you took one for the team! Thank you very much! It's snowing here as well, so I spent my Sunday making new Rattlekillers🤣
Well as normal for Colorado this afternoon it’s sunny and 60 and I got out for a ride, enjoying my RattleKiller!!
Got the maedhawk, battery tender, and gerbing cord from your amazon links in today. Plugged in and works awesome! Thank you for saving me headaches trying to figure this out. Now have apple carplay on my New CVO RG ST thanks to your video. Also checked my zip ties for the wire harness to the rear under the left side cover and both were in place. Apparently my guy on he line that day had enough coffee…😜
Awesome! I found this solution to work great and its always just there under the seat if you need a headset option when not using a helmet headset. Does appear to only be my bike which is a good thing overall!
10/10 How-To video. 👏👏👏
Thank you!
Thank you for everything please keep on going!
As long as these videos are helpful to someone I will continue to try, appreciate your support!
Tom, the Gerbing 12V SAE to male adapter cable is still available on Amazon. I know you watched my video on Facebook, and that's where I got the adapter. I just checked, and it's still available.
Jim! I do believe you are the original poster, sorry I could not find it to reference in this video. Kudos to you. If you want to give me your video link I can note it in the description. I had no luck finding the Gerbing adapter on Amazon but yes it is there, also updated in the description. Appreciate you!
@@ITFZone No worries Tom! I don't need my video linked. I just wanted to let you know that the Gerbing adapter I used was still available on Amazon. I appreciate you and love watching your videos! Keep them coming!
Still snowing in Switzerland as well ;) thanks a lot for the tutorial!
Most welcome! The snow has to end at some point soon!
Great video, Could you possibly do a video on the accessory plug under the seat and what that can be used for? For a heated seat? Thank You
Hello, this P&A plug has 3 wires, ground and 2 power. Yes it could be used for a heated seat type of accessory. I will call out that some vendors are using it to power a headset adapter as I am in this video with the heated gear connector, HOWEVER one thing to note, this plug loses power when start the bike. Just while the bike cranks which can upset the headset connection to the bike if you had your bike on but not started. Just a call out for this use.
Thanks, I am just doing this now. I have heated gear, headset, passenger iPhones, and other USB power
needs.
And only 1 USB C from Harley!
Great info and I appreciate how thorough you were to even show what to watch out for! Thank you, I ordered both using your links.
Awesome! Appreciate your support! I try but I am always surprised by what additional information comes from this great community!
I was thinking of installing a charging port in the other fairing pocket. I also installed charging port in one of my saddle bags and one in the tour pack in my street glide. But they were not switched power. Good for charging action camera battery’s .
Great videos!
Yes, especially if you do not need both heated gear connectors we have a good 12v switched option here. I know the PanAmerica crowd has been using this option with their bikes for power sources.
Hi Tom. I think I enjoyed this video most of all your videos. Very good information here. Hope it warms up soon for you. Stuart
Indeed, there is hope for spring!
You have the best explanation and instruction videos! Thanks for that!
You are most welcome, appreciate your support!
Well done, well said, appreciate all the spoken opinions, thanks
You are most welcome! Appreciate your support of the channel!
Thanks for doing the hard work for us. Appreciate your content.
You are most welcome! It is work sometimes but I have enjoyed the support from the community so happy to do it!
THANK YOU!!!! Excellent content you are providing. Please keep up the good work. I thought I'd throw in my 2¢ about cutting the cable off of the MAEDHawk Headset Adapter. I'm probably in the minority here (with everyone using wireless connectivity these days) but I wanted to use my WIRED earbuds to just listen to music. But of course there isn't anywhere to plug in a standard 3.5 (1/8") stereo connector. So I used the cable on the MAEDHawk with a 3.5 female to female turnaround adaptor and BINGO!! You now have a place to connect a WIRED headset.
DISCLAIMER... (and as you have also said) I AM NOT ENDORSING BEING ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE FOR SAFTEY REASONS. But this works for me. (And the fact of the matter is... how is it any different then having your heated gear (jackets, gloves, etc...) connected to the accessory ports that Harley Davidson already provides?)
WOW! Truly great idea! Not something I thought of at all! I know I tried a USBC to earbuds but of course it wants a wireless headset to allow CarPlay. GREAT IDEA, you are not the only wired earbud fan!
Thanks Tom, good information.
Most welcome!
Thanks for the great info. It's exactly what I was looking for.
Excellent! I take no credit for the idea but happy to share the information!
I really like the Gerbing solution you found. I can use that cable plus the battery tender usb adapter to power my Maedhawk Bluetooth using the heated gear adapter as you have shown. I’m think I really should add a fuse in that line since it appears the Harley heated gear cord is not fused (I assume). I have Tourmaster heated gear and a fuse is part of the connection provided with the gear. I don’t see any fuse on the bike labeled for the heated gear cable. In fact, there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of fuses on my 2024 Street Glide.
Fuse is not a bad idea but adds to your amount of cords. In theory if the adapter shorted it wouldn't draw enough to create a fire hazard BUT I for sure don't disagree in the safety aspect of using a fuse. The heated gear is fused at the block. You are correct there are way less connectors and fuses with the new harness but MANY electrical issues with these new bike. Mostly to do with how the harness is secured to the bike.
@@ITFZone in looking at the fuse information in the owner’s manual, I don’t see a fuse labeled for the heated gear plugs. Is there a fuse and I’m missing it? The reason I ask is I plan on using my heated gear and want to make sure I do or don’t need to include a line fuse, which I do have if needed. I don’t yet have the service manual that probably has an electrical schematic. Is that where you found the info about the heated gear plugs being fused to the block? I suppose I should break down and buy the service manual.
@@baggerrider8073 The heated gear connectors run to the P&A Relay #2 on the fuse block.
@@ITFZone Thanks very much. I really appreciate the information. My heated gear uses a 15 amp fuse so I’ll need to use it for the gear connection and the Maedhawk Bluetooth. But like you mentioned earlier, the Maedhawk does not have much of a draw. With winter temps coming, I thought I’d have a connection ready for it since I already have the heated under-jacket and gloves. I’ve actually used them at around 25 degrees and was quite toasty with the heated gear, leather jacket and leather chaps.
@@baggerrider8073 Got it! I have a new headset adapter option coming shortly that will not use up any ports!
Outstanding!!!
Appreciate your support! Thank you!
Hi Tom, I hope all is well and the snow is gone.
I received the Battery Tender USB Charger and Gerbing 12V Male to SAE cordset today.
I wanted that is all I need to bring my MaedHawk device to the gear port under the seat. I don't want to fry my MaedHawk and I believe you commented that no additional hardware/polarity changing device is needed.
Thank you!
The Gerbing adapter has the correct polarity. The Amazon ones need the polarity changers!
@@ITFZone thank you.
Can you do a video on how to get to the battery on the 23.5 CVO’s
Check this video out: th-cam.com/video/UQyoRZ5AUv0/w-d-xo.html
Wow...that's a lot of work for an extra USB. Maybe HD can put another connector on the left side cubby??? Thanks for the work....great video!
I agree but I doubt they will. It's really not too difficult and works well for this option. BUT Harley needs to offer a connecting port for the tender and yes a second power source!
Ah! You beat me to it. I am working on a similar video, albeit in more detail, which adds a USB-A and C connector to the saddlebag of the 2023 CVO via the saddlebag connector.
🙂 It's also snowing here in Switzerland at the moment, after a week of temps in the 25C (77F) range.
Hello! Plenty of room for more videos on the topic! This solution works well. We may hit 70 today but rain snow mix in the forecast for this upcoming weekend as usual!
This is another example of HD going backwards with the 24 model.
My 19 RGS has the USB-A connector in the right hand cubby hole, this is where I plug my memory stick with all my music. Under the right hand cubby hole is a cigarette lighter power outlet, normally I have a 2 port USB-A adapter there where I can charge actually 2 phones with keeping them dry in my right cubby hole, or take the USB adapter out and plug my tire pump in.
Im guessing when I get a 24 later this year Im gonna have to get my drill out and mount a permanent output socket somewhere.
I think a good option is to run the battery tender from the heated gear to the front under the tank. This would give you a powered USBA a port up front that you could split into more than one port. Since you have a full 12V to work with it will easily split into multiple ports. As far as mounting I really thing a handlebar mount USB splitter would work well. The other option is to find 12V in the fairing, like from the AMP. Harley could easily have Rockford Fosgate give us powered usb port off the amp into the left cubby on a RG or 2 ports in the SG tray!
Another option is the quad lock w/charger. I powered mine through the heated gear ports under the seat, then use a splitter so there are still 2 ports for gear if I choose.
Yes I have seen this, runs directly to the battery and has the vibration dampener. My hope is to not give in to mounting my phone on the handlebar but will see.
@@ITFZone I was torn between Road Glide or Street Glide until the dealer showed me the 10X8 tray with USB… I bought the SG.
@@philipdarnall787 The tray is way cool for sure! I think both bikes are really much the same but the debate will continue forever!
your videos are the best. do you have a link for the tender extender ?
Awesome! Link: amzn.to/3JUPI0z
great info thanks
You are most welcome, appreciate your support!
On the pre 24 bikes you can just use the cigarette lighter to add usb charging ports. My question is how to add a 2nd data port?
You can split the port BUT there is not enough amperage on the port to truly split into 2 data cables. See my video on the BCLink adapter.
Thank you once again Tom for the very useful information.
I had an interesting situation yesterday, I wanted to play my Car Play to create a brief video to show my Stage 2 Faring Speakers and Stage 3 Saddlebag speakers capabilities, but as soon as I hit the Record button on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Car Play stopped playing music. Thoughts?
I did order the Battery Tender Quick Disconnect using your link. I'm putting on a new seat and I didn't want to wait for the Gerber cable.
So a viewer did find the Gerbing on Amazon, no idea why it did not come up for me, BUT either will work: amzn.to/49HkLY8
I suspect you cannot record while streaming music. Not something I have tried but I suspect this is your issue. You would have to use another iPhone or camera. Apple tends to turn off streaming for audio or video when recording, copyright stuff!
Hi Micheal from Australia can you tell me why the 2024 cvo street glide while using the spotify plays for about 10 minutes the the sound stops but the songs keep going thanks Micheal
Hello! Is this consistent, every time you start Spotify it times out after 10min? How about any other music source? I would want to understand if the AMP has powered off the speakers and there is no sound at all, no hissing sound indicating the speakers as powered. If the speakers are on and the screen continues to update the song playing I would be looking at a buffering issue between the phone and the bike. Basic option to try would be to delete the phone from the bike and re-add it. I would delete the bike in CarPlay on your phone as well. Easier to troubleshoot in email: ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
Best tutorial video in TH-cam page Sir. Thank you for the concise info. I need some guidance here. I own a 2020 m8 softail m8 low rider s and the bike comes with usb female plug equipped from the factory. Which is nice but problem I have is that I have three devices attempted to charge while I am riding. One for one cell phone that I use on my cardo intercom for music I listen to, two, my other cell phone glfor gps, and third, my gopro camera mounted on my handlebar. Currently, I am using splitter with three heads. Works sometimes but not consistently working as I find time to time. Can you advise n give me some suggestions? Appreciate your feedback.
Hello! I suspect you are running into an amperage issue. The factory USB just does not have enough power behind it to successfully split with enough amps at each port to charge devices. You are probably getting .5 an amp on the other 2 ports. The option is to run something off of the battery but you would want a switched option. You might look at tapping an accessory fuse, look for the P&A label on the fust block and use something like this: amzn.to/3XSWf3x and then use the SAE to USB adapter in my video.
Hello. Just purchased a 2024 CVO Road Glide. Can you post all that is needed via Amazon for carplay, usb thumb drive with music on it, and charging phone ss well. A little confusing. Thank you in advance.
Hello! So there is no way to change your phone AND use a thumb drive for music. Unless you want to add a USB Power only option for charging your phone as I showed in this video. Only the 1 USB C port in the cubby supports data and you cannot split it into 2 data input sources and there is not enough power to split it for your thumb drive and charge your phone. SO if you plan to use a phone mount I would consider a mount that charges the phone and connects to the battery. Otherwise you can use the products in this video and run the battery tender extender to the front under the tank to give you a 2nd USB charging option. Might be easier to go over it via a phone call. Reach out: ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
Awesome video. Just what I was looking for. I used the Gerbing adapter and it's a clean setup under the seat and I can still charge my phone. Only issue I am having is that I cannot set up to send prompts through the speakers when using maps on Carplay. Is this possible? If so, can you advise how?
Hello! Its been a bit but I know I muted the prompts at one point and just use the screen. I believe all you need to do is go to Settings - Sound - Audio Routing and change Prompts to Speaker. If that is not working let me know there are other places to look.
@@ITFZone Thanks for the quick response. I tried to set the prompts to speakers again and it worked this time. Haven't tried with any navigation apps yet. Will check that out this weekend.
Thank you and always appreciate your videos. I have a question about the saddle bags locking/unlocking. My bags will unlock but won’t lock. Any suggestions or have you come across this issue. Thanks in advance
Most of the time its the keyfob. My 18 would do this to me and I had to reseat the fob battery to get it working. I would try your backup or the bike function menu and see. Otherwise I suspect the locking relay under the right side cover. I have a video in the works on this topic should be out this coming weekend.
@@ITFZone thanks and I look forward to your video. It’s a 2023 CVO streetglide that I own. I tried using the bike menu and it’s still not working. I am assuming it would be the relay
Additionally, the USB-C port indicates 100W, which should be for power output and supports fast charging, while the USB-A port is only for data transfer, and using it for charging would have little effect, just keeping the device from shutting down.
Hello! The trick is that you need to convert from SAE to USB and currently this is only offered as SAE to USB A and not C. The headset adapter is also currently only offered as USB A so for a headset option this works out as in the video. However if you want to use this port to charge something that is USB C you would have to use an A to C adapter, you will for sure still have enough watts and amps to charge a phone with the adapter. May be easier to go through it in email vs comments so just reach out, ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
Hello my friend, I've watched all your videos one by one, and I have a question: Why doesn't the Bluetooth receiver plug directly into the USB-A port, but instead uses an additional USB-C to USB-A adapter?
Depends on what is connecting to what and if you are using the cubby connector or the under the seat option.
Why doesn't the Bluetooth receiver plug directly into the USB-A port, and instead use an additional USB-C to USB-A adapter?
It does, No C adapter required for this setup.
Thank you for doing the research and testing. So far, I bought a Camecho A3361 AI Box and it seems to be working. I can't figure out how to run the AI Box from the bike's USB c port, with my Samsung smartphone in the same drawer, and keep the phone charged. Did I miss it in your video? If not, any thoughts?
Your Camecho has a passthrough USB A port. Connect your phone with a USB A to C cable and it should get some charge out of this port.
I don't think you can use that adaptor to your tender cord for charging since that cord is inactive while the bike is running.
Does the battery tender wire stays hot once you turn the ignition on
Yes, it goes directly to the battery terminals
I agree with @quitetime6871 BUT on the '23.5's the bike does not charge when the ignition is on, so I think your question is will it provide power out with the ignition on and I must say I didn't test this! But I will later today and update this post! Good catch!
Answer, it does not for a '23.5! I would bet it does on a'24. But as @quiettime6871 pointed out using the tender lead on either model will drain the battery with the ignition off.
I've just bought Gerbing DC male to SAE..can you confirm that I dont need an adapter to change polarity?
Correct the Gerbing adapter is the correct polarity.
@@ITFZone I’ve just installed now, same configuration like your…it’s perfect!!
Yes this setup has worked very well! I hope you find the same with your setup!
Nowadays, all phones use USB-C charging heads, so isn't it unnecessary to leave a USB-A port?
Could you have just suggested the right wires minus the ones that didn’t work well to save time?
Well, I thought of this but I know many have tried different Amazon options and I wanted to include the why they don't work. BUT yes I thought about it.
Could you address my concerns? I would really appreciate it!
You seem to be the only person that gives a 'D about researching what any P.O.'d '24 owner really wants to know, (To use their $30K bike in they way they (paid for, and) should be able to) that they just can't google, or ask HD expecting an Honest, sincere answer. Obviously HD isn't the company that sold bikes to hard working blue collar people (honestly) that they used to be. If I pay for a giant screen, you should let me use it how "I" see fit, since I paid the price for the Tech (not being told that, you can't use your $500 a month bike the same way you can, Any New Car, that cost's 1/2 as much!). Cheers to you! They already make profit for that display and cheap speakers, why rip customers off and expect them to keep coming back, or recommending their product. They could sell that bike without a radio but with the cut outs like all cars did back in the 50's 60's 70's 80's.
Hey! I feel you! This a giant leap for Harley into technology which may of us were hoping for but are they ready to support it? I am happy to help as much of these advancements are what we have been looking for!
That seems a little short-sighted on your part blaming Harley for knowing exactly what YOU want. Meanwhile there are a ton of other riders who can't stand the tech complaining that there's too much tech. So why are you right and all those others are wrong? Maybe the company is trying to strike a happy medium.
@@nickpapagiorgio8038 I think with this bike Harley dove into the tech on the deep end of the pool but also into the complexity of supporting it. I am just helping riders with the bugs and with solutions to what they are trying to accomplish. The hope is Harley will pay attention and adapt. I can appreciate what Harley is up against but frankly they asked for it with this bikes technology. I think the hope is the execution would have been better.
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Just so you know. Most phones can charge at 12V as well, 5V, 9v, 15V, and even 20v (20V is rare, but some can). But you still would need a charge controller for the phone to communicate with to get the proper voltage at the proper time.
Good point and I agree. The key is more amps than voltage. Too much amperage to circuits than they are designed to tolerate can stress the system over time.
That's exactly what I did to be able to play music on my USB stick and charge my phone.
Yes the idea of using a thumb drive for stored music is brilliant!
I've been doing this for years!
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Now we are getting "hub" not recognized, fix one, another issue arises.
Hub not recognized? From what device to what hub? Happy to look at it with you, just reach out in email, photos help! ITFZoneEmail@gmail.com
What about a usb charger direct hook up to battery with USB and USB-C port and a blue tooth headset dongle? Phone is cubby hole on USB-C
Hello! Direct to battery is a constant drain, so something you would need to manage. These new bikes are so sensitive to the charge of the battery. Stay tuned I have a new option coming but the heated gear option works well if you don’t need both connections.