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diffuser911 · 06-16-2009, 12:54 PM

Hey fellas,

The other day I was out to get a car-cigarette lighter installed on my bike for charging cellphones/iPods on the go. I bought a cheap attachment for 100 bucks, then went to find a shop that could do the fitting. Upon stopping at a shop that sold auto electricals, the dealer told me two things: that I had paid 30 bucks extra for the attachment, and that a direct-fit charger is available from Roots India (better know for their horns and relays). The setup looked simple and cost 120 bucks. The catch was that it only had output for Nokia mobiles with thicker pin. Dealer was providing an adapter for thin adapter pins. I didn't get it installed coz I had a Sony Ericsson and an iPod to charge as well when on the go, but now I am thinking of getting it done.

Here's the web link:
Roots Auto Products Private Limited - Products - Mobile Chargers

Anyone around using this on their bikes? Is a Sony Ericsson variant available? Also, how do I identify a fake Roots product? The charger I saw had Roots written in white on the black box thing.

Aryan · 06-16-2009, 03:02 PM

Topic Approved.

Thunder · 06-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Sounds good - ive been thinking of to install a Cellphone Charger in my Bike for a long time.......

And its time for me to do this.....
Is this charger available in Chennai.......Anyone from Chennai has done this before.......!!!!!!!

diffuser911 · 06-16-2009, 04:16 PM

^^ If you have a cellphone other than Nokia, you'll have to install a ciggie lighter adapter on your bike. The details have been explained at the BikeNomads site.

Rockkyyy · 06-16-2009, 04:27 PM

There are converters avialable for less than 50rs to convert Sony Eric to Nokia charger.

themadrussian · 06-16-2009, 05:39 PM

i saw something like this in chandigarh too for 150 bucks
din buy it cause i thought my phone could fall off from the charging unit. hence .

diffuser911 · 06-16-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockkyyy

There are converters avialable for less than 50rs to convert Sony Eric to Nokia charger.

If it's true, then I'm getting one for sure

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by themadrussian

i saw something like this in chandigarh too for 150 bucks
din buy it cause i thought my phone could fall off from the charging unit. hence .

You can keep it locked away in the top flap of a tankbag, or even you cargo pocket. The wire is long enough. BTW, did the model you saw had something written over it, like electrical specs?

06-16-2009, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	Mobile charger from Roots India Hey fellas, The other day I was out to get a car-cigarette lighter installed on my bike for charging cellphones/iPods on the go. I bought a cheap attachment for 100 bucks, then went to find a shop that could do the fitting. Upon stopping at a shop that sold auto electricals, the dealer told me two things: that I had paid 30 bucks extra for the attachment, and that a direct-fit charger is available from Roots India (better know for their horns and relays). The setup looked simple and cost 120 bucks. The catch was that it only had output for Nokia mobiles with thicker pin. Dealer was providing an adapter for thin adapter pins. I didn't get it installed coz I had a Sony Ericsson and an iPod to charge as well when on the go, but now I am thinking of getting it done. Here's the web link: Roots Auto Products Private Limited - Products - Mobile Chargers Anyone around using this on their bikes? Is a Sony Ericsson variant available? Also, how do I identify a fake Roots product? The charger I saw had Roots written in white on the black box thing. __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

06-16-2009, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

06-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Thunder Everywhere Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 842	Sounds good - ive been thinking of to install a Cellphone Charger in my Bike for a long time....... And its time for me to do this..... Is this charger available in Chennai.......Anyone from Chennai has done this before.......!!!!!!! __________________ .......Just a Biker.......

06-16-2009, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
diffuser911 Sunil Singh Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bahrain! Posts: 1,162	^^ If you have a cellphone other than Nokia, you'll have to install a ciggie lighter adapter on your bike. The details have been explained at the BikeNomads site. __________________ My '08 Suzuki GSX650F Escapade to the Eastern Ghats Orissa 1302 My BlackBull - Bullet Electra 5S

06-16-2009, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rockkyyy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 581	There are converters avialable for less than 50rs to convert Sony Eric to Nokia charger. __________________ U.S on FZ6 Wayanad- LEH 09 - Coorg - Muthathi - Bye Bye 2008 - First G2G - 07 Photography

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themadrussian Du Hast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chandigarh Posts: 369	i saw something like this in chandigarh too for 150 bucks din buy it cause i thought my phone could fall off from the charging unit. hence . __________________ Chrome rims and bling ? get a real life ! http://www.facebook.com/GTR33

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