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Title: adaptor cord
Post by: s44captain on March 23, 2013, 04:17:17 AM

Looking for a extension cord adaptor that plugs into your bike? I have a 2' one of these that I keep wired on the bike and just use any extension cord:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310248616955?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/310248616955?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: WindRider on March 24, 2013, 02:35:29 AM

Good idea.  Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: swiftsam on March 25, 2013, 07:35:52 PM

I used this one from monoprice (via amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005E2XSSA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005E2XSSA/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

The right angle female end fits perfectly and sends the cord flush against the front of the battery box.  I have it zip tied in a couple of places on the front and then tucked in between the fairing and the battery on the left side.  I also enjoy the ability to use a normal extension cord anywhere I might end up.

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: Richard230 on March 25, 2013, 08:29:48 PM

That looks pretty handy.  Thanks for the link. Given a choice, I prefer to buy from Amazon than from eBay. I find it curious that the 6-foot length costs less than the three-foot length.   ???

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: trikester on March 25, 2013, 10:48:34 PM

I bought a couple of different sizes from Monoprice. I have several long 14ga cords, with the computer style plug to fit the bike, that I use in fixed locations so I don't have to remove the short one that's on the bike. Those cords can reach across a car garage. And a short (I think one foot) adapter cord that I carry under the seat in case I had to use a standard extension cord somewhere.

Monoprice has everything in cords that I think anyone could want.

Trikester

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: WindRider on April 02, 2013, 10:05:50 AM

SwiftSam,

I installed that power cord into my bike and really like this solution.   I have extension cords in place in my garage and at work and can now connect the bike easily in a few seconds without crawling under the bike.   The L connector is perfect.   

Thanks for sharing that link. 

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: swiftsam on April 02, 2013, 08:16:47 PM

Awesome, glad it's working for you as well as it is for me.  $5 upgrades that make a big difference are my favorite things to find out about.

Title: Re: adaptor cord
Post by: WindRider on April 03, 2013, 02:48:44 AM

Here is a pic of my relocation with the new power cord... super nice this AM to just plug in the extension cord at work and not crawl under the bike.   I added a tie wrap to the top corner bolt of the battery enclosure to hold the plug in place.

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w39/nneiwert/ZeroDS/Recharging/file-1.jpg)

And here is my recharge parking spot at work.... notice our 25KW solar roof in the backdrop.

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w39/nneiwert/ZeroDS/Recharging/file.jpg)