Plug

2022 as provided - In rear seat

Uses a Anderson Plug (TODO Model, rating etc). It has a large connection inside the motorbike, assuming down to the battery. It is always live.

I’m assuming that this is rated to at least 25 Amps for the fast charger.

This is a very high quality plug with plenty of amps. The stock charger, has a much smaller lead (due to it only being 15 amps).

2022 as provided - External plug

The manufacturer has removed the plug from the charger, but it is still on the bike.

It is actually a IEC C13, also known as a kettle cord. It is common in Australian kettles and most computer equipment.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#/media/File:IEC_60320_C13.svg

I can’t find out information on if it is legal to use. I’m guessing yes, since we control what does plug into 240 volts, not the other way around.

These plugs are rated to 15 amps though.

Scott’s EC13

Use an EC13 and connect it in parallel on the charger, to allow an alternative plug. I will need to monitor current and temperature to make sure this is safe. Pretty confident it will be.

My plan would then be cover it in red heat shrink, and a plastic large label to identify that it is 72 (or technically 84) volts.

Scott’s Internal Charger

Manufacturer has provided a spot to mount the charger. In reality there is some holes, but I can’t see any way to put screws in, until I pull the bike apart.

Howevev, if I do connect that onto the side, route the DC cable back up to the existing Anderson connector, then I could replace that EC13 socket with a 3 pin (ie, including earth) to the charger. Then I only need to plug in a standard 240 volt kettle cord, which is easy to carry.

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2022 Manufacturer Fast Charger

Apparently the fast charger will fit into the fuel tank slot to allow simple plug into to Level 2 chargers out in the real world. I have looked at the tank, and it seems quite constricted. Maybe it is possible, or maybe they plan on replacing the tank.

Maybe there is other things I can use in that spot, as it is nicer than removing the rear seat.

New Anderson Plug

I’m considering a new Anderson Plug to replace the EC13.

The one I found looks like it will be easy to install and replace the existing one. Internally I can use some good quality UV/Water proof heat shrink on the wires, which will vastly improve what is there.

Externally though, I could not find a panel mount anderson plug that has a cover. I’m going to hack away at that today to see if I can make a rubber cover that pulls into place.