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R1150RT 2004 - Accessories and Power


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BMW Commuting Guy

Hi, I have had the R1150RT a little over four months now and loving the bike. However I know there are these power sockets (Image attached) but I don't know how I can use them! What goes in them as they are a weird size? How can I get it so I can charge my phone from them?

 

I also read you can charge your battery via them but not all of them and then what machine do I need to use?

 

Thread about charging via socket

http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=559041

 

A BMW charger

http://www.bmw-motorrad-store.co.uk/bmw-battery-charger-can-bus-compatible-with-uk-plug.html

 

Any help would be welcome so thanks in advance and sorry for rambling post.

 

 

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The sockets are not really weird they are just not what you find in the US. I believe they are standard for European vehicles. I have also heard that John Deere uses them on their tractors. Having owned BMW's motorcycles since 1982 I am very familiar with the sockets. You should check out Powerlet at http://www.powerlet.com/. They will have everything you need to hook up anything to your bike. You can charge the battery through the socket on your R1150RT without any problem. There is no special charger needed because of the socket. Just get the right type of charger for your battery.

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Welcome Chappers.

 

Hi, I have had the R1150RT a little over four months now and loving the bike. However I know there are these power sockets (Image attached) but I don't know how I can use them! What goes in them as they are a weird size? How can I get it so I can charge my phone from them?

 

I also read you can charge your battery via them but not all of them and then what machine do I need to use?

Try Amazon / Ebay / Motorworks / BMW Dealer

 

http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=30&Ct=IA&SbCt=BA_15_30_IA_80

Power socket plug | ELA60106

Auxiliary right angle power plug | ELA00016

 

 

http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Home/index.php

 

Powerlet distribute them.

Hella make them - HELLA-POWER-DIN-ACCESSORY-PLUG-FOR-BMW-MOTORCYCLES

BMW Sell them - Accessory Plug - Male - 61110419141

 

Agricultural merchants sell them, as do MANY other places.

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You'll find this plug/socket often referred to as a BMW plug, or as a DIN plug. They're better than a typical cigarette lighter socket because they're smaller and stuff stays plugged in.

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I decided to install an addition regular socket next to the BMW style plug on the left side of the bike. It just makes life a bit simpler. I bought it for less than ten dollars and it had a nice little cover that is tethered. The battery gets it's own pigtail to charge from and exits near the other BMW outlets on the left side of the bike. Again to make charging or checking the battery a very simple procedure. Mike

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Hey There,

To help answer your question the small socket that you see on your bike is a DIN socket and was developed during WWII. These are handy little items that you can use to power everything from charging your cell phone, powering up your GPS and powering heated gear. Check out http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-product/power-cables/PWRCBL and you can see the Powerlet product line and find a cable that will suite your needs.

 

Hope this helps

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BMW Commuting Guy

Thanks guys very helpful and since I know know its Din or Hella so found some great adapters to charge my phone and other accessories I fancy.

 

I did a very short run today of about a mile and I could restart the bike so I'm going to investigate the charging via the socket as the battery is a right pain to get to.

 

p.s I'm in UK

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BMW Commuting Guy

Right sorry to harp on but in the UK I can buy one of these to charge via to socket but its £95!

 

http://www.bmw-motorrad-store.co.uk/bmw-battery-charger-can-bus-compatible-with-uk-plug.html

 

Does anyone else have another suggestion as I keep seeing on forums people using different makes but then how do they get it to work? I want to avoid having to take fairings off an attaching something new as I am not too confident on getting it all back on!

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BMW Commuting Guy

All sorted guys. Bought myself a trickle charger and worked liked a charm though the side power point. However battery did die on me again after a couple of short runs so I think its time for new battery anyway. While I am fitting it I am going to add a bit of metal to stick out from under the tank so I can at least jump start it easier if i have to next time.

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Make sure you get a good battery when you change.

You should be looking for a AGM (absorbent glass mat)or a Gel battery. Don't buy a traditional wet cell battery.

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RE high-amperage charging points...

 

My 2004 R1150RT comes with those already. There is a positive post accessible when you remove the seat, and a ground post on the rear of left-side cylinder.

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My 2004 R1150RT comes with those already. There is a positive post accessible when you remove the seat, and a ground post on the rear of left-side cylinder.

 

 

That came standard in the later 2004 models, the 2002-early 2004 did not have it. It can be ordered and I would order it if I did not have one just to CYA

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