Electrical Socket Qn

[bagwafu]

Does the XR come with an electrical socket (car cigarette lighter type) for iphones etc?  I've seen an accessories website with an "additional socket" kit for the XR - which implies there is one there already but I didn't see one on my test ride the other day.

cheers

[S1KXR-rider]

There is an additional power socket on the Lhs of the fairing. It has a small black spring loaded cap on it but it is the bmw din size, not a standard cigar lighter size. iPhone power adapters are available

[bagwafu]

Originally Posted by S1KXR-rider

There is an additional power socket on the Lhs of the fairing. It has a small black spring loaded cap on it but it is the bmw din size, not a standard cigar lighter size. iPhone power adapters are available

Good to know thanks - only need 1 outlet and I'll source an adapter.  Cheers.

[stupot1968]

Originally Posted by S1KXR-rider

There is an additional power socket on the Lhs of the fairing. It has a small black spring loaded cap on it but it is the bmw din size, not a standard cigar lighter size. iPhone power adapters are available

You know the next question     from where would one purchase such an iPhone adapter 

[bagwafu]

Originally Posted by stupot1968

You know the next question     from where would one purchase such an iPhone adapter 

here is one for example:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AU0OA9C/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=352NMX1B44B1Y&coliid=I2JTDC20FSRMX6

[Welshman]

And here is one sold by Motorworks which I've bought. The USB bit will sit in the tank bag where it can power my 2 out of 3 at any one time of my iPhone, my iPad and my camera.

https://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=4&NU=15&M=90&Ct=ZA

[damodici]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread.

Are the BMW 'din' sockets different from any others or will searching for 'motorcycle din socket / usb' be good enough?

I just want a small usb socket similar to the one posted on amazon but not angled ideally, not sure if it has to be BMW specific as I've never used these type of sockets, my last bikes were hard wired using a different box - usb thing I've got

[Gazk]

Originally Posted by S1KXR-rider

There is an additional power socket on the Lhs of the fairing. It has a small black spring loaded cap on it but it is the bmw din size, not a standard cigar lighter size. iPhone power adapters are available

Here's something I found out over the weekend the socket stays live for around 60 seconds after you switch off the ignition.

I use the socket along with a BMW charger much like a optimate charger to keep the battery topped up.

I've also utilised the cabling to power my Autocom unit which has an in line on/off switch so when the bike is on the charger the autocom is not on.