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In this blog I will be reviewing the accessories that elevate your Bullet riding experience. Click here to read my reviews on Performance Modifications for Royal Enfield Bullet. For the uninitiated my distinction method between a modification and an accessory is very simple. If you are replacing an original item of your Bull then it will be a modification, whereas if you are adding an object it becomes an accessory. So I consider an LED headlight as a mod, whereas the fog lights would be an accessory. By that same distinction the Deltran LiFePo4 batteries and the Boyer Bransen Powerbox are modifications as they can replace your existing battery. Crash guards though an integral part of motorcycle, since does not replace an existing part becomes an accessory.
In this blog I’ll not be reviewing riding gears like helmets, armor or gloves. This blog is strictly for the bullet. So if you find an innovative accessory that improves the Bullet riding experience do mention it in the comments section. Happy thumping.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger review

Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
There is something about the design essence of our Enfields that feels at home with with rounded contours. It is this very reason that though I love my Bullet standard 500, its rear mudguard's choice of angles scream bloody murder every time I look at them. This deeply ingrained aesthetics has always governed my choice of accessories for Enfield. Reason why I shifted from this phone holder to this phone holder. When it came to upgrading my mobile chargers I was looking for a few features like Dual USB charging and cigarette lighter, but besides that I was also looking for a well rounded body and quality materials. This charger scored on all the points.

Pros or advantages of Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger

Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
Beautiful design, Very good quality materials. In fact the best materials I have seen in any mobile charger till date. Even some of the costliest ones have got that rubber kind of finish that starts looking older as dust sticks to it. This one has nice smooth gloss finish that can be easily cleaned. I was even more impressed by the quality of the wiring and connectors.  Never have I seen such attention being paid to strengthening the wiring system of an accessory.
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
Battery leads

Normally electrical accessories have two wires sticking out which the automotive electricians tie into the battery or ignition wire and then tape it. This results in a weak joint that loosens up after a period of time resulting in electrical shorts. I was thus pleasantly surprised when I had a look the the battery leads coming out of this accessory. The wire is not just connected to an electrical lug, even the joint with the lug is properly encased in a strong plastic. Moreover the negative lead has a built-in fuse for safety.
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger connectors
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
connectors

 Moving on to the connectors again they are of very high quality. These connectors have even been provided with caps to cover them up when not in use. The caps fit in snugly and prevent electrical shorts from open leads. Besides these connectors also help in easy removal of the USB charger in case you want to store it safely after use. This USB charger also features an on/off button. Ensure that you switch off the button once after you use charger. As it connects directly to battery keeping it on will drain it out. When it is on you get a beautiful blue light which lights up the face of the charger. This is specially helpful for plugging in USB in the dark. The cigarette lighter port is specially helpful for lighting cigarettes or to use as a socket for charging air compressor or other electrical accessories.  The charger is also provided with two adaptable brackets (1 inch and .75 inch) which help secure it with most handlebars. Additionally it also has a mounting unit which you can use to mount it on car dashboard. For the present I believe this is the best USB charger available in the market who want a multi functional charger with great design.

Cons or issues with Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger

The most irritating thing about this charger is its rubber cap. It is not at all a snug fit. In fact it is so loose that many times it comes of even on a bumpy strech of road. Even the caps joints are very thin and seems they will not last long. Another issue is that you can't close the cap with the cigarette plug fixed inside the cigarette lighter. So that's an extra thing to worry about. Where to keep the cigarette plug after use. Because the cap is so loose it makes me question the weather proof claim of the makers. Is the product truly weatherproof as in even without the cap on? Because the cap is prone to get dislodged time and again. What exactly happens if it gets dislodged during rains? Another issue is you are not provided with USB wire to charge your phone. This has to be bought separately.

Further improvements required in Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger

What would really improve this product would be if it has better quality seal with better quality cap. Also if they can include a place to store a small USB cable and provide a small USB cable it will become a complete unit on its own.

Usage tips for Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger

Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger connectors and caps joined
Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger
connectors and caps joined
The setup is fairly simple even a layman can do it. Mount the charger to the handlebar. Screw on the black battery lead to the negative and red battery lead to the positive side of your battery and then join the leads with the charger using connectors. Once you have removed the connector caps and joined the connectors, plug the connector caps also to each other. This will make the connector joint stronger and also not leave the caps hanging around.

Where to buy Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger

Can be bought online here

Price (approx) of Waterproof dual USB cigarette lighter power charger

Rs. 2632/* - approx.
*However if someone is interested and has time on hand they can message me and I can get the same for around Rs. 2000/- In case I get more than 50 orders I can even drop the rate down to around Rs. 1700/-.

3 comments:

  1. I want to purchase how should i contact u ?

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  2. Sir how to purchase this product can u provide the for me to purchase this product sir?

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  3. Sir u have provided a link to buy through ebay but it has expired so kindly me another link sir

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