Aux power connector on 2019 GT

[denjy]

Hi guys, newbie here and a question regarding the aux power connector on the GT. Can I use this to connect a trickle charger to the bike to keep the battery in tip top condition? I only picked up the bike 2 days ago and haven’t had much of a chance to ride it, but I am seriously impressed with it so far. 

[gv550]

If you are referring to the accessory plug left of the windscreen, no. It is live only with the key turned on and protected by a very light fuse, it's meant to power a GPS or phone.

[denjy]

Thanks for the rapid reply, I guess I will have to buy the battery connection lead and install it (forgot to remove it from my Aprilia before I part exchanged) 

 

[BBB]

Hi @denjy and welcome to the forum. You are best permanently wiring a fused accessory lead directly to the battery. I have an SAE connector with a rubber cover on it, that sits beneath the rear seat. That way I can connect straight to it for battery top up and can also use it for a portable compressor if I get a flat tyre. A compressor pulls too much current and would blow the windscreen connection. 

[denjy]

Thanks, that’s exactly what I’m planning as it’s the same setup I had on my previous ride, just thought it would save me some spanner time.