[DNKawa]

no need to remove the tank, fish around inside there a little. You will certainly find some wires. theres 2 for relays and 2 for diagnostics

Thanks @cashbrook28 , I'd prefer not to, however based the the directions for the relay that I've seen online it appears that the relay connector sits underneath a panel under the tank. Is that not the case?

 

[cashbrook28]

Thanks @cashbrook28 , I'd prefer not to, however based the the directions for the relay that I've seen online it appears that the relay connector sits underneath a panel under the tank. Is that not the case?

You know, it was almost a year ago and have had that tank off a couple times now. I honestly cannot recall.

After referring to my service manual, it does seem to be tucked back far enough removing the tank is the route. I apologize for my earlier comment. After adding all the aftermarket mods I have, I forget what all I had to do for everything lol.

 

[DNKawa]

You know, it was almost a year ago and have had that tank off a couple times now. I honestly cannot recall.

After referring to my service manual, it does seem to be tucked back far enough removing the tank is the route. I apologize for my earlier comment. After adding all the aftermarket mods I have, I forget what all I had to do for everything lol.

NP at all. I'm still curious if I remove the two tank bolts underneath the seat, how does the tank actually lift unless there is a pivot point at top of the tank or there would need to be other bolts holding the tank towards the front. This was what I originally wanted to confirm.

 

[Wallace L. Snyder]

I removed the stock USB and installed mine just by picking up power from behind the headlight. I’ll try to shoot a picture unto the forum soon.

 

[DNKawa]

Thanks @Wallace L. Snyder . That seems straight forward I'm mainly interested on how to lift the tank to access the relay connection. I understand power is there and just want the peace of mind with the relay in place.

 

[Wallace L. Snyder]

 

[Wallace L. Snyder]

There is even a snap on cover in case it’s raining and you have the phone unplugged.

 

[Wallace L. Snyder]

I think you need to remove the four snap on covers (2 on each side) to gain full access under the tank.

 

[cashbrook28]

NP at all. I'm still curious if I remove the two tank bolts underneath the seat, how does the tank actually lift unless there is a pivot point at top of the tank or there would need to be other bolts holding the tank towards the front. This was what I originally wanted to confirm.

the other end of the tank has a rod that slides into a rubber bushing, so yes you can lift it a few inches. It would be handy to have someone that can lift the tank and hold it like was commented earlier.

 

[DNKawa]

the other end of the tank has a rod that slides into a rubber bushing, so yes you can lift it a few inches. It would be handy to have someone that can lift the tank and hold it like was commented earlier.

Appreciate it @cashbrook28. Yes I'll have someone hold it and/or I'll have something underneath to hold it up without scratching things up.

 

[Wallace L. Snyder]

I’m gonna have to take mine off because I want to install a freer flowing air cleaner and Iridium plugs.

 

[dasjott]

I’ve had a USB that I installed and attached my phone when I ride since I bought the bike with NO RELAY and I’ve had no problems. I just picked up power behind the headlight.

How did you pick up the power behind the headlights?

 

[Wallace L. Snyder]

Just sold the bike. Don’t remember exactly but I may have used the original wires as the stock port (too large and ugly) was already on the bike.

 

[cashbrook28]

How did you pick up the power behind the headlights?

I used the existing acc port. Theres a dummy connector to keep it dry. I pinned the connector with my own charger.
You have to install the relay for the acc circuit as well.