fabcny Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Can someone point me in the right direction for understanding the power sockets on my 2001 K1200RS? I'm looking to at least charge my phone while riding. Thanks Link to comment
Medic Mike Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) They use a small outlet, the smarter ones here will be able to give you the exact info. You can usually pick up "cigarette" style adapters at any BMW dealer, Cycle Gear and Amazon sells them as well. They range from $15-$65, with an average of $30. Hope this helps. Edited July 7, 2016 by Medic Mike Link to comment
JR356 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Just be sure you have adequate amperage for your phone. Newer Iphones and other smart phones require the 2.1 amp usb sockets. Burnsmoto.com is a good source for weatherproof USB chargers,cables www.burnsmoto.com He is an ardent rally attendee/vendor and is a site member here and on ADVRider. JR356 Edited July 7, 2016 by JR356 Link to comment
Brian Louw Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Another good option if you already have a battery charger pig tail connected directly to the battery. This has the advantage of being live without the bike running. Battery Tender USB charger Link to comment
PadG Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Just be sure you have adequate amperage for your phone. Newer Iphones and other smart phones require the 2.1 amp usb sockets. Burnsmoto.com is a good source for weatherproof USB chargers,cables www.burnsmoto.com He is an ardent rally attendee/vendor and is a site member here and on ADVRider. JR356 Yep, and I highly recommend this one that I had bought from them: https://burnsmoto.com/motorcycle-bmw-hella-powerlet-din-plug-to-dual-usb-charger-shorty.php It locks into the bike's outlet socket nicely, and has ample power. Link to comment
Bimmer-Biker Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Brian - how did you mount the battery tender plug? Link to comment
Green RT Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I added a cigarette-lighter style socket wired directly to the battery. I can use it with a mini air pump, or put a cigarette-lighter USB into it to charge a phone. Link to comment
elkroeger Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 If you're looking at a USB adapter, pay attention to the amperage. The cheapies usually have lower amperage, and will charge your phone slower. (Or at least that's how I understand it) Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Another good option if you already have a battery charger pig tail connected directly to the battery. This has the advantage of being live without the bike running. Battery Tender USB charger This item I have had fail twice and other riders have as well. The problem is that the USB connection is a friction connection and the spring isn't strong enough to last more than a couple of rides before it becomes an intermittent connection and then quits. Sounds like a more permanent solution is needed, perhaps soldering wires in place of the spring connection. Not sure how that will work on the Deltran/battery tender item. I've not done it yet and the rider I know who went that route used a different brand. Link to comment
Rougarou Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Drilled a hole and mounted. I set it up with constant power so that I could charge my Sena while at work, in a restaurant or wherever (can charge the phone too). I also like it because I can power the phone and sena at the same time on long rides. Methinks you can't go wrong with boat grade stuff. Edited October 23, 2017 by Living the Dream Link to comment
MikeB60 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have one of these USB Adapter At least 20,000 miles on the adapter with both the GT and GS. Gotten wet a bunch of times and still works great. Link to comment
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