Power socket replacement - Honda NC750X

[@조광훈-r1i]

I am a 53 -year -old man who lives in Korea. As I watched the video, I also repair the NC750 for myself. Keep a good video, please be healthy

[@meindertsprang7491]

I have the exact same USB socket but mounted it inside the frunk. This socket is absolutely not suitable for mounting outside. That cap is absolutely not waterproof. Despite the negative comment, I just love your videos!

[@lomate1963]

Always nice to see safety flip flops 👷🏻‍♂

[@BrAtKoO]

Hi I've installed similar one but with built in voltmeter. Which will be replaced with 1xUSBC + 1xUSBA I've bought. I've installed it inside the trunk directly into battery cover. It is connected to the relay and fuse. There I have also switch for spot lights and one 12V socket for the compressor. Have a good ride.

[@danielben-avraham1539]

So funny, when I saw you sitting there in the tee, shorts and flip flops, I said he dresses like I do when I am doing maintenance on the bike. I call it my Jimmy Buffet tropical work attire. My dog, cat and parrot usually hang out keeping me company and making sure I don't get too stressed out. The ole NC looks beautiful even though it will soon be 20 years old. What can you say, it's a Honda...

[@reljoy]

9:15 made me feel so much better. I find any job goes like this!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yep. It’s a bugger.

[@peterc2248]

Good old Aussie humour - love it. Another great 'real life' video showing the stuff ups. Greetings from a bloody freezing London 🥶

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. I’d prefer not to make stupid mistakes. But unfortunately there is no cure for stupid 😢

[@kenbowlus2995]

@@AfricaTwin-Stuff One of my favorite sayings: "You can't fix stupid, not even with duct tape." 🤪

[@martingibbs1869]

Good job mate. I fitted a dual rectangular one off ebay, directly below the lcd screen. The dual USB I use for satnav & phone, the 12v aux is connected directly (fused) to the battery. I use it for inflator or conveniently connecting my optimiser in winter. Very useful arrangement.

[@DW-hk2bx]

Hi. Could You please share the link to the rectangular dual usb socket You fit below the LCD screen? I’d prefer to make use of a standard hole rather than drilling new ones… 🫣 Thanks 🇿🇦

[@rebornitsybitsy7515]

Great video, still remember my first bike. The Honda 250 Ax-1 great on the roads and dirt road.

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

Nice vid as usual. But there are two things I would like to comment on. First, removed the 12-volt socket and replace it with a direct USB port. This is means in the future you will not be able to connect a portable air blower for the tires , unless you have a blower with a built-in battery, or a blower that works via a direct USB port. The other thing is, it was possible not to install the on and off socket, and just disconnecting the blue light wire from inside the USB port, and in case it cannot be opened, you can only break the blue light, which is useless any way . Thanks for the video

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

I have a normal socket inside the glove box for non-usb use. Good tip about the blue light though.

[@stevelloyd5785]

I fitted a USB oulet inside the glove box but found that it draws about 4mA even when not in use, so the battery went flat while not in use for the winter months (yeah I was being a wimp). So I simply extended the wiring out through the service panel and used bullet connectors so I could connect /disconnect at will and Included the negative side of the battery using a spade connector. My battery charger/s has the same arrangment, so I can use the outlet when needed and charge the battery if needed without having to access the battery.

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

you should have fitted a heal tech thunder box, brilliant bit of kit if your running a lot of stuff of the battery.

[@vandenoeverjan]

Mooi bedacht maar als je hem vergeet uit te zetten gaat de accu nog plat. Ik weet het je vergeet het niet maar slimmer is om hier een 12 volt relais te plaatsen die je activeert met het contact van de motor kan via een draad van bv een lampje die bij het draaien van de motor aangaat. Dan gaat er de spanning er altijd vanaf en je hoeft nergens aan te denken. kan ook met een thunderbox maar die zijn echt prijzig en een 12 volt relais met zekering 5 euro. Zo doe ik het al jaren succes.

[@funkymunky7935]

You've taken great care of it

[@markjenkins905]

You should have just wired the charger directly into a switch live, instead of installing an extra switch.

[@ronsmith6242]

Love your videos great work 👏

[@lionreza]

A solid state relay may be a better option over the switch that way you can't forget to turn if off. You just need to tap off a circuit that is only live with ignition as a switching signal

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Yes. That would be better. But I’m too lazy to do it. Also, I WANT it live when the ignition is off. 👍

[@cobrin6437]

Lol I was wondering when you chose your spot, did it have clearance, and would it be better up high considering cargo, if that might accidentally turn it on. Good job anyway. I haven't fitted my own, yet I've had it for 2yrs waiting to install lol.

[@clg_pro2009]

My usb had a switch on it seems like thats WAY easier than wiring a secondary thing in. Less connections less risks of one having a problem . Mine only has one USB though and a volt meter sense my bike doesn't have a volt meter comes in handy. To each there own good job though bud.

[@stevef8763]

Good video, great to see another use for vaseline 😉

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Another use? Oh. Is there another use?

[@burakaydn4553]

Great job, Did you think about placing the USB connector to the battery cover that you placed the button.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

I already have a power outlet inside the glovebox. You can just see it on the left side. 🥰

[@aluet30]

Satisfying, as usual.

[@paulegan7250]

Hiya mate, Thank you for a perfectly produced video, I love to see you at work. You're like me if there is any way I can buy the wrong part I will and I usually do, like your switch, at least you tested it before fitting it, I usually don't find out till the jobs finished. Nice to see you and take care. Oh by the way I loved your safety wear.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha! Thanks mate

[@Thrain25]

Another useful video, thank you. You are responsible for me actually taking on some of these jobs 😂. I have noticed that my exhaust has suffered from corrosion around the joint between the silencer and pipe, British weather for you. Have you had to change any or all of the exhaust? Not seeing a video I guess you are fortunate enough not to need to with your weather. My bike was used daily before I bought it so find a lot of corrosion coming through, cheers

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

I added the GPR muffler soon after I bought the bike. It’s aluminium and still going strong. But I DID repaint it a couple of years ago.

[@crunchers9]

Why two power ports? I noticed you seem to have one inside the frunk at 10:55...

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

The inside one I use to charge my phone and spare GoPro batteries while on the move. The outside one I only use for the SatNav

[@paulplex]

What's the tire inflator you use? I've got one I keep in my frunk - but that looks nice and compact compared to mine?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

It’s this one. Bought years ago. Still going strong. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6eTaXqCn6mjm80

[@kevindarkstar]

Err I'm not sure why the led light is an issue, especially when the rubber flap is down 🤔

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Small battery drain as it’s wired direct to battery

[@PrototypeBoy88]

Why did you install the socket outside? I installed it inside luggage box, it's much more safer from water. You can charge devices inside luggage box, and if you need to charge your phone in holder, you can throw cabel through rubber outside. Also it's older version of charge, not enough to charge modern phone. Better use power socket with QC 3.0, or even PD.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

The socket is fine for my use. I only use it for the satnav. I have a socket inside as well. Never had a problem charging my iPhone 14. 👍

[@ChristianCampbellDiaz]

Another good video. Thank you!

[@KRush-zj3rv]

Nice video (as always).. I also fitted a USB socket to my NC in the same place as you fitted your switch in the frunck. However also worried about power drain I fitted a relay so the USB would only come on when I switched the bike on. It’s pretty fail safe so let me know if you want any details. Cheers!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Thanks mate. I’ve not had a problem with power drain over the last 6 years. With the switch installed there is no chance of it in future.

[@jackpoell1673]

Why not use a power port with built in switch? Would be much easier and nicer if you ask me. But as always, nice job!

[@daddystu7046]

Thats what i'll be looking for. Simple switch next to the USB maybe with voltage readout also.

[@cliveandroid]

Who's Bob?

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

My father’s brother-in-law 😁

[@ccooper8785]

Ah, the old adage "Measure twice, cut once" strikes again. Or my patented version "Measure twice, cut once, swear like buggery (whilst cursing everything in general and my life in particular) then go and buy/steal a replacement piece of material".... Oh well, if a job is worth doing it's worth forcing someone else to do it for you...

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

On the other hand “if a job is worth doing it’s worth doing multiple time”! 🤪

[@dabike]

Oops :) Learn something useful from each of your videos. Why not go with something like the Thunderbox which turns on/off automatically. That way you don't have to remember to turn it on/off. And, very easy to add any new electrical accessories in the future.

[@drdoolittle5724]

Why you so skimpily dressed for mid-winter then? Here, UK, mid-summer, and just two layers!!!!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Ha! Filmed in April. Which is Autumn for us here at the bottom of the world.

[@sandwaves5642]

....Vaseline...🤣🤣🤣🤣 Well - it actually damaged the plastic / rubber..... Silicone grease - BETTER ☝☝😀😀 And - why did you connect different color weres to the switch ❓❓🤔🤔