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Power socket
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:17 am
by Black Knight
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??
Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:20 pm
by sproggy
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:05 pm
by Black Knight
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
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:51 pm
by sproggy
There's BMW's own take on an Optimate - that has a small plug. Maybe heated clothing? I'm not sure.
Socket
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:46 pm
by Taz
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:45 am
by tripe
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
Socket
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:30 pm
by Taz
Thank you so much for reminding me that I should have looked elsewhere before paying BMW spares prices.
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 8:49 pm
by snavetrauts
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
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:03 pm
by soggybottoms
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?
Power Socket 90 Degree Plug
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 12:38 pm
by snavetrauts
Found one chaps..San Jose BMW 10.95 dollars for info.
cheers Stuart
Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:18 pm
by tripe
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!
plug ???
Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 11:02 pm
by renagade
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.