pgeldz Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Hi everyone, new on the forums here. Just picked up a 2019 Tracer 900 GT. I'll have to do an introduction thread soon, but in the meantime something in the manual caught my eye and wanted to run it past you all... The DC outlet on the left side of the headlight...the manual says don't exceed 24W (2A). Every time I find a decent charger for my phone and want to stay under the manuals limits, say a 18W charger, it's always over 2 Amps. I don't want to be blowing fuses, so can you guys tell me what you have successfully plugged in for long distances without any issues? I can't seem to fine any 2 Amp chargers worth buying. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincep Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 2 amp is 24w. And congrats. Great bike. Edited June 13, 2019 by vincep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgeldz Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, vincep said: 2 amp is 24w. And congrats. Great bike. Thanks! But that's what I'm saying...everything that says 18w or 24w also says they are over 2amps. Still confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fddriver2 Posted June 13, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted June 13, 2019 I run my Garmin gps. And occasionally charge my phone on it and have never blown a fuse even in the rain. 2015 FJ-09 29,000 miles. "It doesn't matter who walks in, you know the joke is still the same" Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member estell Posted June 13, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted June 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, pgeldz said: Thanks! But that's what I'm saying...everything that says 18w or 24w also says they are over 2amps. Still confused The power is what you are interested in. Keep it under 24 Watts or you will blow the fuse. Power = Volts X Amps. Your phone charger probably charges at 5 Volts. If so then it can supply up to 24/5 = 4.8 Amps from a 24 Watt source. The actual charging current is probably less because the efficiency of the charger will be less than 100%. 1 1 2015 red FJ-09: Cal Sci screen, Sargent seat, ECU flash, slider combo, cruise, Rizoma bars, Matts forks, JRi shock, slipper clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgeldz Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, estell said: The power is what you are interested in. Keep it under 24 Watts or you will blow the fuse. Power = Volts X Amps. Your phone charger probably charges at 5 Volts. If so then it can supply up to 24/5 = 4.8 Amps from a 24 Watt source. The actual charging current is probably less because the efficiency of the charger will be less than 100%. Ahh, gotcha. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted June 13, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted June 13, 2019 24 minutes ago, estell said: The power is what you are interested in. Keep it under 24 Watts or you will blow the fuse. Power = Volts X Amps. Your phone charger probably charges at 5 Volts. If so then it can supply up to 24/5 = 4.8 Amps from a 24 Watt source. The actual charging current is probably less because the efficiency of the charger will be less than 100%. Yes, on the front power leads behind the screen, I have the 12v socket connected as well as day time running lights and a hardwired GPS, running with no problems. @pgeldz - DO NOT attempt to run a tire compressor or heated gear off that circuit. 1 ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe72t Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Good thing I read this thread. I bought a tire inflator/compressor that was highly rated on line and did not think of looking at the specs. The owner's manual spec is below. I almost used it on the last trip for a guy in the group who had low pressure in his back tire. Is there any way to alter the outlet to use this compressor or I should I just keep it in the car? For use with 12-volt DC power outlet rated 15 amps or higher. Do not use with older 8 amp cigarette lighter receptacles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member runnerhiker Posted June 16, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, joe72t said: Good thing I read this thread. Is there any way to alter the outlet to use this compressor or I should I just keep it in the car? For use with 12-volt DC power outlet rated 15 amps or higher. Do not use with older 8 amp cigarette lighter receptacles. No, don't alter the outlet. If you try to get 15 amps through an 8 amp circuit, you will blow a fuse. If you want to run an air compressor, install a pigtail directly to the battery and run the compressor from there. 1 2019 Tracer 900 GT Niwot CO USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I plan on getting a Powerlet or something similar to connect directly to the battery so that I can plug in a portable compressor. In the meantime can a phone be safely charged on the outlet near the headlamp? There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted June 16, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted June 16, 2019 20 hours ago, joe72t said: Good thing I read this thread. I bought a tire inflator/compressor that was highly rated on line and did not think of looking at the specs. The owner's manual spec is below. I almost used it on the last trip for a guy in the group who had low pressure in his back tire. Is there any way to alter the outlet to use this compressor or I should I just keep it in the car? For use with 12-volt DC power outlet rated 15 amps or higher. Do not use with older 8 amp cigarette lighter receptacles. Run it off of your batter tender plug most bike compressors come with an adapter for the plug. The tenders have a 7.5amp fuse and are hooked directly to the battery. 2 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe72t Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Good advice Runnerhiker and roadrash83. Many thanks, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 I've been charging my phone from the stock power port with no problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejrod Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) I just replaced the 2A fuse with a 10A fuse. The wiring gauge is sufficient for a much larger load than 24W/2A. I run a pair of 3000lm fog lights with the accessory circuit - they are 60W/5A. Edited June 18, 2019 by thejrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, thejrod said: I just replaced the 2A fuse with a 10A fuse. The wiring gauge is sufficient for a much larger load than 24W/2A. I run a pair of 3000lm fog lights with the accessory circuit - they are 60W/5A. I hope that works out for you, but I wouldn’t do it myself. I’m sure Yamaha have allowed a bit of leeway in choosing the fuse for that circuit, but I would be worried about the wires getting hot, especially where they are bundled with other wires in the loom. 3 Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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