Valentine 1...does standard phone cord work?

[BlackBMW]

...or is a standard cord not compatible.

where I have my V1 hard-wired to my bike, I use a V1 coiled cord that is simply too long and sloppy. I would like to buy a 6" long phone cord if it is compatible (V1 sells a 3" straight cord that is too short).

[mtrevelino]

I found this on the V1 site:

Making your own Power Cord
Valentine One uses standard RJ-11 (modular) telephone connectors. You can use any telephone cable (the one that runs from the wall jack to the phone) for a power cord.
Complete cables are available in many lengths at electrical or building-supply stores.
You can also make your own power cord using bulk phone cable cut to whatever length you choose. To attach the RJ-11 connectors, you will need a special attaching tool.
Bulk phone cables, loose connectors, and the attaching tool are available in most electrical or building-supply stores.
NOTE: The sequence of wires must be reversed from one end to the other.

[BlackBMW]

Bingo. Thanks.

[shadowofshoe]

Just another reason why V-1's are great.

Mike

[grifscoots]

I've made many of them to fit to size and will be happy to make one for you if you PM me with your addy and if I can remember how to get to my house.

[BlackBMW]

I may take you up on that. I just bought a 5.25" cord at a hardware store. It should be just long enough...

[dznam]

Apologies for the really basic question, but how do you wire the other end of the cord to the bike? I'm not trying to wire into a com system or anything exotic, just trying to tie into my fuzebox. Thanks, Dave

[grifscoots]

The phone cord plugs into a small box that you have to buy from Valentine. This box has the positive and negative wires running from it.

[SilverBuffalo]

What Griff just said.

Direct-Wire Power Adapter
Item 20305
https://store.valentine1.com/store/images/blankpixel.gif
Same as the Adapter included with the V1; For permanent installation that draws power directly from vehicle's electrical system instead of the lighter socket. Also includes Fuse (Item 20303) and Wiring harness connector (Item 20310).
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21337 $13.-Price: $13.00

[dznam]

Thanks guys - next click is to order one up!