Deadboy Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 With all the talk about charging phones and the like I just saw this new product....looks like they offer a full bag and the solar panel kit also... http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/Sport-Touring-Products/solar_kits-Big.htm http://www.nelsonrigg.com/pages/New-Products-Main.htm Pretty cool....looks like charges its own battery and then can be used to charge other items later. I will let the experts chime in about the specifics regarding power output. Link to comment
John Bentall Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 "It is recommended to charge the battery for 5-6 hours before travel" This will be absolutely perfect for those riders who also have to charge their Bluetooth headsets for a similar amount of time before travelling. ....but is doesn't really match up to turning on the ignition and going, does it? Overall it seems a plausible attempt after everyone else has already patented their solution. Link to comment
Karp Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I fail to see the benefits of a solar tankbag. Motorcycles have these wonderful items called batteries that get charged by a magic device called an alternator. If you want to charge something, plug it into the bike! I added a marine cigarette outlet to the inside of my glovebox on my RT. With the proper adaptor it will charge anything I want it to. Link to comment
Deadboy Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=450127Post450127 This may clarify it for you a bit... Link to comment
John Bentall Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Why would one prefer a solar charger to a powered SW Motech electric tank bag connection that fits on the fuel cap? Link to comment
Deadboy Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 The person on the other thread is planning on parking their bike for a week at an event and not having access to AC power during that time. Could kill the battery if you keep charging stuff day after day.... I myself just use the power plug and an adapter but I rarely sit still for that long. Link to comment
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