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Can I cut the supplied USB cable and connect the Universal Charging Phone Clamp directly to my motorcycle battery?Updated a month ago

No. The supplied SP Connect Cable USB-A is not designed to be connected directly to a motorcycle battery.


Why is this not possible?

The supplied USB-A cable is designed exclusively to power the Universal Charging Phone Clamp via a suitable USB power source.

  • It does not contain an integrated voltage converter.
  • It cannot convert the motorcycle's onboard voltage to the voltage required by the Universal Charging Phone Clamp.
  • Connecting it directly to the motorcycle battery may cause malfunctions or damage.

Direct connection to a motorcycle

For a direct connection to the motorcycle battery, we recommend using the following cable:


Summary

The supplied USB-A cable must not be connected directly to a motorcycle battery. For a safe and reliable direct connection, use the dedicated SP Connect Cable 12V DC.

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