OK, who has the under seat battery maintenance plug and who does not?

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DaveInWoodland

Discussion Starter · May 20, 2015

This seems to be a common weirdness among owners but I am hoping that it is just buried in an area that hasn't been seen yet. My owners manual (USA) specifically states there is a plug under the seat to utilize with a maintenance charger for the battery. I have searched everywhere for it along numerous areas after some have even sent pictures of where it should be and it must be buried somewhere.

I am curious how many out there have found it and where they finally did. The standard area is supposed to be in a corner above the USB plug but even then it's sketchy. I am definitely going to bring my owners manual in on the first service and have the dealer show me where it is if it does exist on mine. I have seen more people come back and say they don't have it or can't see it vs. the ones that say "yes, its right here"

Seems like an oversight on the design if its that hard to locate.

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JET

· #2 · May 20, 2015

Mine is quite close to the rear cylinder plug cap

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CookieKing

· #3 · May 20, 2015

DaveInWoodland said:
This seems to be a common weirdness among owners but I am hoping that it is just buried in an area that hasn't been seen yet. My owners manual (USA) specifically states there is a plug under the seat to utilize with a maintenance charger for the battery. I have searched everywhere for it along numerous areas after some have even sent pictures of where it should be and it must be buried somewhere.

I am curious how many out there have found it and where they finally did. The standard area is supposed to be in a corner above the USB plug but even then it's sketchy. I am definitely going to bring my owners manual in on the first service and have the dealer show me where it is if it does exist on mine. I have seen more people come back and say they don't have it or can't see it vs. the ones that say "yes, its right here"

Seems like an oversight on the design if its that hard to locate.

It may be something that they are supposed to install at the dealer during the PDI process. Maybe dealers are skipping this step.

silverluxe

· #4 · May 20, 2015

I always keep +1 of these Battery Tender fused cables on hand in my garage, so that I have one sitting around if I need it for a new bike. I have one of them wired up to every bike in my garage.

Amazon.com Battery Tender 081-0069-6 Ring Terminal Harness with Black Fused 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug Automotive

If the dealer doesn't have one on my bike, I will in short order

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mjhallock

· #5 · May 20, 2015

JET said:
Mine is quite close to the rear cylinder plug cap

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Mine doesn't look like that. I also looked under the seat. Not there either. My first service is scheduled for next week. I will bring manual and ask where plug is. They are swapping out USB modual as it doesn't charge. Maybe they will have to order this as they forgot to put it on.

Albie

· #6 · May 20, 2015

mjhallock said:
Mine doesn't look like that. I also looked under the seat. Not there either. My first service is scheduled for next week. I will bring manual and ask where plug is. They are swapping out USB modual as it doesn't charge. Maybe they will have to order this as they forgot to put it on.

Mine does but only when ignition on.

mjhallock

· #7 · May 20, 2015

Dave:
I called our dealer and gave her a heads up that we did not have the harness installed. I am willing to bet that she will have to order the parts.

Mark

Chris75

· #8 · May 20, 2015

Me not

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Si°

· #9 · May 20, 2015

Mine is under the seat. just loose and hanging under the USB socket.

mjhallock

· #10 · May 20, 2015

I have the white USB connector wiring harness, but nothing else.

If they have to order the harness I am going to ask them to order the one near the rear cylinder. That one looks a lot handier.

AnotherHobby

· #11 · May 20, 2015

I checked, and looked very hard, and verified I do NOT have a factory one. First line of US models (first one delivered in MN). I did add my own.

silverluxe

· #12 · May 21, 2015

Mine was installed along the left side frame rail under the seat. So are dealers doing this or is this happening in Thailand?

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Derek

· #13 · May 21, 2015

I've had a good hard look and definitely haven't got one. I have fitted an Optmiser lead though.

DaveInWoodland

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 21, 2015

This has become a very interesting conundrum since no one person so far seems to be even on the same page even if they do have one. I as well am going to bring in the manual, and ask, OK where is this?

DaveInWoodland

Discussion Starter · #15 · May 21, 2015

mjhallock said:
Dave:
I called our dealer and gave her a heads up that we did not have the harness installed. I am willing to bet that she will have to order the parts.

Mark

I 'm thinking that as well. It is going to be interesting to go in and show them the manual and then ask them if they can show me where it is under the seat.

SailorJerry

· #16 · May 21, 2015

silverluxe said:
Mine was installed along the left side frame rail under the seat. So are dealers doing this or is this happening in Thailand?

Mine is the same plug but extended to the rear of the bike. Cable tied between the left hand rear fender and frame. Icon, Australia

mjhallock

· #17 · May 21, 2015

I'm just going to have them order the wiring harness. I am sure that Laura will do everything to make it right.

DaveInWoodland

Discussion Starter · #18 · May 21, 2015

mjhallock said:
I'm just going to have them order the wiring harness. I am sure that Laura will do everything to make it right.

Yeah she has taken good care of me in the past. I do find it odd however that this seems to be such a weird across the board issue.

TC3

· #19 · May 21, 2015

I do not have the lead on my bike which is odd as Si has it and got from same dealer last week. Not worried about it as have my own lead to use for my Optimate which uses a different connector

brux

· #20 · May 21, 2015

My red icon has the same as SailorJerry, rider's left zip tied to the pillion grab handle. I'm in California.

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