What is this?

scotty · June 30th, 2010, 05:39 PM

Saw this yesterday while working on the bike. Its in the tail. I tried searching. No luck though..

Kitdog · June 30th, 2010, 05:44 PM

Hmmm I have had my bike completely stripped down to put on my led's and to do my fender chop, I never seen that.

scotty · June 30th, 2010, 05:51 PM

Yeah, I never notice it nither. It was kind of hidden.

CRXTrek · June 30th, 2010, 05:55 PM

Looks like a battery tender connection

kkim · June 30th, 2010, 05:57 PM

follow the line back and see where it's connected. On my bike I added that type plug as a recharging point for the battery when using a smart charger. I have the end of that plug connected to the + and - terminals of the battery. If someone else owned the bike before you, they might have used it for something different, so you need to find out where it's connected before plugging stuff into it.

that is not stock... someone added that.

scotty · June 30th, 2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

follow the line back and see where it's connected. On my bike I added that type plug as a recharging point for the battery when using a smart charger. I have the end of that plug connected to the + and - terminals of the battery. If someone else owned the bike before you, they might have used it for something different, so you need to find out where it's connected before plugging stuff into it.

that is not stock... someone added that.

But..but... I bought it new..

I just followed it back. It in fact, goes to the battery. So I could hook stuff up to it? i.e phone charger?

headshrink · June 30th, 2010, 06:02 PM

+1

I have one for my battery tender too. I also used one to may a DIY GPS power cord... I like to disconnect it when I am not using it (99% of the time).

You must have bought your bike used?

EDIT: Your post came through as I was typing.... I don't know why it is there. Were there REALLY zero miles on the bike?

Samer · June 30th, 2010, 06:02 PM

I have the exact same thing sticking out of my back seat, but I put it there on purpose. Mine is a lead that came with my battery tender jr.

It is connected to my battery and allows for a quick connection to the charger so that you can top off the battery or keep it charged if you will park the bike for a long time.

Since yours is a 2010, as Kelly mentioned, most likely a previous owner did this. If so, then this wont be very useful to you without the actual charger.

Here's the tender:

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender.../dp/B000CITK8S

kkim · June 30th, 2010, 06:05 PM

yes, it's a constant 12V source direct to the battery. whatever you hook up to it should have an inline fuse of some sort to protect it.

maybe the dealership installed it to keep their bikes charged and forgot to remove it when you bought it? If that's the case, don't worry about it, you've already paid for it many times over.

you'll find it very handy to keep the battery charged, if you plan to store the bike over the winter.

scotty · June 30th, 2010, 06:08 PM

Well cool! I got somthing out of the deal! lol I will have to buy a charger now. Ohio winters can be burtal.

g21-30 · June 30th, 2010, 06:10 PM

To answer the question "What is this?" ....It is called an SAE connector.

headshrink · June 30th, 2010, 06:16 PM

I suggest the Regular Battery Tender (Battery Tender Plus), not the Jr. In the grand scheme of things, it isn't THAT much more $$, but I don't believe the Jr. has all the "smart" circuitry. If I am wrong about that, someone please correct me.

kkim · June 30th, 2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

I don't believe the Jr. has all the "smart" circuitry. If I am wrong about that, someone please correct me.

it does, consider yourself corrected.

edit- woohoo... beat the bot, beat the the bot... oh wait, that really is Alex answering. Who can tell now days?

Alex · June 30th, 2010, 06:34 PM

I dunno, I thought that the Jr and the Plus had similar smarts, but the Plus had a bit more amperage and could charge a battery faster. But like you, I could be wrong as well.

The latest Motorcycle Consumer News magazine (the black and white one with no ads that now has a little color), just had an article in there about the newer types of batteries, and compared a bunch of newer generation chargers. The AGM batteries like to be charged at a higher voltage, and the newer chargers take that into account. He (David Hough) did a couple controlled tests, and saw where the battery voltage was afterwards. The Battery Tender Plus was at the bottom of the list, barely able to get the AGM battery where it needed to be, and the recommendation was any of the newer/smarter chargers than the old standby. For the life of me I can't remember the name of a single one of the better chargers, but it's all in that article.

FWIW I have two Plus's in my garage, it's all I use, and I do have an AGM battery in the BMW.

headshrink · June 30th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

it does, consider yourself corrected.

Well thank you kindly, kind sir.

TenaciousD · July 1st, 2010, 08:46 AM

My brand-new bike has that connector as well, so it is definitely there from the factory.

Alex · July 1st, 2010, 08:50 AM

Interesting... Does it show up on anyone's wiring diagram for this bike, or is it an easter egg that just started showing up at some point?

Cab305 · July 1st, 2010, 09:38 AM

It's for the blinkers on your boat trailer.

scotty · July 1st, 2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Interesting... Does it show up on anyone's wiring diagram for this bike, or is it an easter egg that just started showing up at some point?

I didnt see it on the wiring diagram in the owners manual, or on any diagrams on this site.

backinthesaddleagain · July 1st, 2010, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenaciousD

My brand-new bike has that connector as well, so it is definitely there from the factory.

Some dealers put them there as they rotate some tenders in their warehouse or sales floor. Mine puts them and doesn't remove them when the bike is sold.

Alex · July 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM

Makes sense.

scotty · July 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cab305

It's for the blinkers on your boat trailer.

backinthesaddleagain · July 1st, 2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotty

haha - +1

June 30th, 2010, 05:39 PM	#1
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	What is this? Saw this yesterday while working on the bike. Its in the tail. I tried searching. No luck though..

June 30th, 2010, 05:44 PM	#2
Kitdog ninjette.org guru Name: Kit Location: New Mexico Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 1996 Yahmaha YZ 125... Both in Blue the coolest color Posts: 285	Hmmm I have had my bike completely stripped down to put on my led's and to do my fender chop, I never seen that. __________________________________________________ "Well you know, for me, the action IS the juice"

June 30th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#14
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I dunno, I thought that the Jr and the Plus had similar smarts, but the Plus had a bit more amperage and could charge a battery faster. But like you, I could be wrong as well. The latest Motorcycle Consumer News magazine (the black and white one with no ads that now has a little color), just had an article in there about the newer types of batteries, and compared a bunch of newer generation chargers. The AGM batteries like to be charged at a higher voltage, and the newer chargers take that into account. He (David Hough) did a couple controlled tests, and saw where the battery voltage was afterwards. The Battery Tender Plus was at the bottom of the list, barely able to get the AGM battery where it needed to be, and the recommendation was any of the newer/smarter chargers than the old standby. For the life of me I can't remember the name of a single one of the better chargers, but it's all in that article. FWIW I have two Plus's in my garage, it's all I use, and I do have an AGM battery in the BMW. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 1st, 2010, 08:46 AM	#16
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	My brand-new bike has that connector as well, so it is definitely there from the factory. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

July 1st, 2010, 08:50 AM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Interesting... Does it show up on anyone's wiring diagram for this bike, or is it an easter egg that just started showing up at some point? __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

June 30th, 2010, 05:51 PM	#3
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I never notice it nither. It was kind of hidden.

June 30th, 2010, 05:55 PM	#4
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	Looks like a battery tender connection

June 30th, 2010, 05:57 PM	#5
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	follow the line back and see where it's connected. On my bike I added that type plug as a recharging point for the battery when using a smart charger. I have the end of that plug connected to the + and - terminals of the battery. If someone else owned the bike before you, they might have used it for something different, so you need to find out where it's connected before plugging stuff into it. that is not stock... someone added that.

June 30th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#7
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	+1 I have one for my battery tender too. I also used one to may a DIY GPS power cord... I like to disconnect it when I am not using it (99% of the time). You must have bought your bike used? EDIT: Your post came through as I was typing.... I don't know why it is there. Were there REALLY zero miles on the bike?

June 30th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#8
Samer ninjette.org guru Name: Samer Location: Jupiter, Florida Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 376	I have the exact same thing sticking out of my back seat, but I put it there on purpose. Mine is a lead that came with my battery tender jr. It is connected to my battery and allows for a quick connection to the charger so that you can top off the battery or keep it charged if you will park the bike for a long time. Since yours is a 2010, as Kelly mentioned, most likely a previous owner did this. If so, then this wont be very useful to you without the actual charger. Here's the tender: http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender.../dp/B000CITK8S

June 30th, 2010, 06:05 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	yes, it's a constant 12V source direct to the battery. whatever you hook up to it should have an inline fuse of some sort to protect it. maybe the dealership installed it to keep their bikes charged and forgot to remove it when you bought it? If that's the case, don't worry about it, you've already paid for it many times over. you'll find it very handy to keep the battery charged, if you plan to store the bike over the winter.

June 30th, 2010, 06:08 PM	#10
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Well cool! I got somthing out of the deal! lol I will have to buy a charger now. Ohio winters can be burtal.

June 30th, 2010, 06:10 PM	#11
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	To answer the question "What is this?" ....It is called an SAE connector.

June 30th, 2010, 06:16 PM	#12
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I suggest the Regular Battery Tender (Battery Tender Plus), not the Jr. In the grand scheme of things, it isn't THAT much more $$, but I don't believe the Jr. has all the "smart" circuitry. If I am wrong about that, someone please correct me.

July 1st, 2010, 09:38 AM	#18
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	It's for the blinkers on your boat trailer.

July 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM	#21
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Makes sense. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)