Power socket

Black Knight · Post by **Black Knight** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:17 am

Looking at the power socket it seems smaller than standard.
Nippy Normans do a converter to change it to standard size.

Are the converters well made? anyone got one?

What is the OE socket actually used for being the smaller size? BM equipment??

sproggy · Post by **sproggy** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:20 pm

I ordered one of those converters from NN ages ago and it looks reasonable but I've never used it. Instead I mounted a proper-sized socket on the top yolk to plug the GPS/phone charger into. The original socket's in the wrong place to be useful when riding anyway IMO.

You're right - the OE socket is only any good for BM equipment.

Black Knight · Post by **Black Knight** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:05 pm

Thanks,

What BM equipment is available then? The only thing that springs to mind is a Sat Nav and I would imagine that would be hard wired in, not powered through an accessory socket

sproggy · Post by **sproggy** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:51 pm

There's BMW's own take on an Optimate - that has a small plug. Maybe heated clothing? I'm not sure.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:46 pm

Having just bought one I can tell you that the BMW special size plug for the socket is £7.36 (why I am not surprised).

I use it to help trickle charge the battery as having checked with the mechanics at the local dealer they confirm that you can use a trickle charger through the socket provided the battery is not totally flat.

Tried it and it does work.

tripe · Post by **tripe** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:45 am

I think the plug is a hella type marine plug

and here is a whole page of cheaper options,

Henry

http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search. ... p=1&fsoo=1

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:30 pm

Thank you so much for reminding me that I should have looked elsewhere before paying BMW spares prices.

snavetrauts · Post by **snavetrauts** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:49 pm

I got my pug from Motorworks... great. However, does any one know where I might get a BMW plug but one that comes out and then does a 90 degree turn. I have placed a plug socket on the left hand black plastic (behind the winker) and the handle bar grip just touches the plug. this is not good. `can anyone help me??

cheers Stuart

soggybottoms · Post by **soggybottoms** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:03 pm

I think the plug is a hella type marine plug

and here is a whole page of cheaper options,

Henry

Now I know why I've got such a big battery - it's for the eBay kettle accessory

Cheers Tripe for such a useful list. Coffee anyone?

snavetrauts · Post by **snavetrauts** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:38 pm

Found one chaps..San Jose BMW 10.95 dollars for info.

cheers Stuart

tripe · Post by **tripe** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:18 pm

kettle? I was rather hoping that someone might make a very small 12v espresso machine, helps keep the weight down as you wouldn't need as much water!

renagade · Post by **renagade** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:02 pm

Hi Guy's
I use my plug for my home made heated jacket(worked well in France last week -5 deg ) and my battery charger and my tire pump.

www.boxertrix.com

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