[Tracer 9 GT] USB adapter slipping out of 12v power outlet while riding

[motoontheweekend]

Just got a little 12v USB car adapter for my Tracer 9 GT, which I'm plugging into the power outlet on the left of the dash but over the course of an hour ride, it managed to slip itself halfway out of the socket due to bike vibrations. Anyone have any tricks to keep it wedged in tight? 

[Suzukiguy]

Electrical tape is your friend!

Try wrapping a couple wraps around it to "enlarge" the part that plugs in.

I've even used an o-ring under the metal contacts to make it a tighter fit!

[Windster]

Yeas, just cut some peace of plastic fastening strap, and put it in side of outlet while inserting your usb adapter. Just leave a little bit of strap hanging outside, to be able to eject your adapter.

Edited August 29, 2022 by Windster

[motoontheweekend]

3 minutes ago, Suzukiguy said:

Electrical tape is your friend!

Try wrapping a couple wraps around it to "enlarge" the part that plugs in.

I've even used an o-ring under the metal contacts to make it a tighter fit!

 

1 minute ago, Windster said:

Yeas, just cut some peace of plastic fastening strap, and put it in side of outlet while inserting your usb adapter. Just leave a little bit of strap hanging outside, to be able to eject your adapter. Just leave a little bit of strap hanging outsibe, to be able to ejeckt your adaper.

It's answers like these that remind me that I need to up my hacking game 😁

Edited August 29, 2022 by motoontheweekend

[texscottyd]

I don't know if the shape of the dash on the T9 enables this trick, but it was 100% foolproof on the FJ: 

[TomTracer]

Lots of options, black velcro likely the most inconspicuous.

[betoney]

2 hours ago, motoontheweekend said:

Just got a little 12v USB car adapter for my Tracer 9 GT, which I'm plugging into the power outlet on the left of the dash but over the course of an hour ride, it managed to slip itself halfway out of the socket due to bike vibrations. Anyone have any tricks to keep it wedged in tight? 

The Yamaha socket is garbage, my GPS power adapter would lose connectivity several times each ride. I tried wrapping it in electrical tape or using cardboard shims but nothing worked, I even had it replaced under warranty with no improvement, I finally hard wired the GPS for a permanent solution.
 I’ve had the power adapter plugged into my Honda’s 12v socket since I bought the bike and never once lost connectivity. 

[TomTracer]

Most if the problem likely is that the socket is mounted flush on a vertical surface. If the surface had some horizontal tilt to it vibration would help keep the plug seated rather than make it fall loose or out. IMO of course.

[robzilla]

Yea helps to do a little DIY/McGyver of the 12V USB power outlet to keep it in place as posted by others earlier. Also if its a cheapo bought online, those normally aren't quite up to spec, ie loose or tight. I bought mine on Amazon and noticed a similar issue, just wedged a small thin edge zip tie cut from the tip to wedge the 12V adapter in place. So far its held in place and no heat issues either.

 

[OldBikers]

I just bent the contact a bit to tighten the fit of my old Garmin GPS Automotive power supply. Since then I installed a dual USB to the auxillary circuit.  Funny thing is that the USB adapter to 12V stays in place while charging my phone. 

[quaxum]

I have the aukey CC-T8. It is very tight and stays in place. Plus it fast charges my Samsung Note 20 Ultra and does not blow the 2A fuse if u only use 1 of the USB port at anyone time.

This is a link to it: https://aukey.sg/products/aukey-cc-t8-2-port-quick-charge-3-0-car-charger

Edited August 30, 2022 by quaxum

[Bill H]

My old one did the same and I bend the tabs out ,,than I got a new one from Rampow at amazon ,,fits nice and tight ,,one and done