KAYCEE
Registered user
Not necessarily Marco. The sockets are optional accessories. The bike I saw at my local dealers had had them fitted either during the build or by the dealer prior to delivery.
motozen
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Marco said:
No, it comes with 1 socket, on the left side of the rider, below the seat. The other sockets are dealer installed. There are provisions to make a hole on the left or right hand to install one near the instrument cluster. I suppose you could install one in each pre-marked hole, that your dealer (or you) still need to drill out.
ianm00
Registered user
All,
I have just been quoted £84.00+vat to have an additional front power socket fitted during the 600mile service by my dealer.
Doesn't BMW have fixed prices for this sort of work? My quote seems very high compared to others.
Ian
I have just been quoted £84.00+vat to have an additional front power socket fitted during the 600mile service by my dealer.
Doesn't BMW have fixed prices for this sort of work? My quote seems very high compared to others.
Ian
laughingBob
Guest
Ian, their having a laugh. Mine was about £45 supplied & fitted by SPC.
ianm00
Registered user
Thanks Bob.
After just buying a new bike from them I'm not impressed with them trying to rip me off over a power socket!
I will speak to them tommorrow and ask them to justify their price?
Ian
After just buying a new bike from them I'm not impressed with them trying to rip me off over a power socket!
I will speak to them tommorrow and ask them to justify their price?
Ian
mad_windsurfer
Guest
ft accessory socket
Bear in mind that the job will take around an hour, as to install as per the instructions, the fuel tank must come off, the hole drilled, socket fitted etc. So it really depends on your dealers labour rate!
Fit it yourself...its easy. I did mine the other day, not knowing what I am doing, and the instructions with the accessory socket are really quite good. No soldering or electrical jiggery pokery as the socket comes with a y-cable that feeds off the existing socket under the seat.
Bear in mind that the job will take around an hour, as to install as per the instructions, the fuel tank must come off, the hole drilled, socket fitted etc. So it really depends on your dealers labour rate!
Fit it yourself...its easy. I did mine the other day, not knowing what I am doing, and the instructions with the accessory socket are really quite good. No soldering or electrical jiggery pokery as the socket comes with a y-cable that feeds off the existing socket under the seat.
TerryM
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Not again?
In recent posts you will find that the Hella plug AND socket, which are TOTALLY interchangeable with the oem BMW items, are available from Hein Gericke for GBP6.98 for the pair and I bought and fitted two. Total fitting time with drill, Dremel, soldering iron a length of cable and some black pvc insulating tape no more than 30 minutes. The only parts removed being the QD side panels so that I could get a spanner on the nuts to secure the sockets to the panel.
If they are wired from(soldered into) the cable connecting to the plug on the original socket under the seat no fuse is required as the clever electronics take care of it.
That is a saving on parts alone of GBP43 for each plug and socket against the BMW price, excluding the additional fitting charge, which seems to vary wildly.
And apparently Farnell Electronics do them also.
In recent posts you will find that the Hella plug AND socket, which are TOTALLY interchangeable with the oem BMW items, are available from Hein Gericke for GBP6.98 for the pair and I bought and fitted two. Total fitting time with drill, Dremel, soldering iron a length of cable and some black pvc insulating tape no more than 30 minutes. The only parts removed being the QD side panels so that I could get a spanner on the nuts to secure the sockets to the panel.
If they are wired from(soldered into) the cable connecting to the plug on the original socket under the seat no fuse is required as the clever electronics take care of it.
That is a saving on parts alone of GBP43 for each plug and socket against the BMW price, excluding the additional fitting charge, which seems to vary wildly.
And apparently Farnell Electronics do them also.
mad_windsurfer
Guest
Ft accessory skt
TerryM - any chance of posting the Farnell or Heine Gericket part numbers for the connectors? Havent been able to find them in either catalogue yet.
Ta
TerryM - any chance of posting the Farnell or Heine Gericket part numbers for the connectors? Havent been able to find them in either catalogue yet.
Ta
Pondboy
Registered user
mad_windsurfer
Farnell sockets and plugs and kits can be found here.
http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...-car&newSearch=true&Nty=1&N=401&Ntk=gensearch
Sorry can't help with HG, though I know they do one. PB
Farnell sockets and plugs and kits can be found here.
http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSea...-car&newSearch=true&Nty=1&N=401&Ntk=gensearch
Sorry can't help with HG, though I know they do one. PB
Wraithwrider
Guest
The problem that you will have doing that is that the 5 (ish) amp trip will now be shared amongst all three sockets.
Not a lot of use some would say.
mad_windsurfer
Guest
Ft Accessory Skct
PondyBoy
Thx for the link. However, I think theres a misunderstanding. I was after the plugs / sockets to connect into the rear of the accessory socket, to create own y-cable for powering gadgets., and not the mini-cigarette lighter plug/socket.
Any ideas on that?
PondyBoy
Thx for the link. However, I think theres a misunderstanding. I was after the plugs / sockets to connect into the rear of the accessory socket, to create own y-cable for powering gadgets., and not the mini-cigarette lighter plug/socket.
Any ideas on that?
Mouse
Registered user
Depends what you intend to plug into it really. You should be able to run 2 BMW heated jackets and a GPS receiver, for example.
(edit - oops, that was in response to WW's comment about the 5 amp limit)
(edit - oops, that was in response to WW's comment about the 5 amp limit)
Mouse
Registered user
Re: Ft Accessory Skct
I've not found an exact match, but Maplins sell a pre wired plug designed for the rechargeable batteries in radio controlled cars. These fit into the back of the BMW accessory socket, a good tight fit, but don't have the plastic catch to lock them in place.
Having said that, I used this method to fit power sockets to both of my girlfriend's bikes months ago, without any problems so far.
Just found link on Maplin site: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1397&TabID=1&source=17&WorldID=&doy=9m3
mad_windsurfer said:
I've not found an exact match, but Maplins sell a pre wired plug designed for the rechargeable batteries in radio controlled cars. These fit into the back of the BMW accessory socket, a good tight fit, but don't have the plastic catch to lock them in place.
Having said that, I used this method to fit power sockets to both of my girlfriend's bikes months ago, without any problems so far.
Just found link on Maplin site: http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1397&TabID=1&source=17&WorldID=&doy=9m3
bonjeroo said:
I bought the TT lockable mount and mounted it on the TT bracket that fits around the clocks. I do wish now that I had bought Dutchman's (BMW Riders Scotland) bracket and mounted it that way as I think retrospectively it provides a much better solution.
Anyway that's my thoughts
Cheers
Bob
mad_windsurfer
Guest
gps mount
I used the bmw scotland mount (small version) in conjunction with the Garmin Motorbike Kit & a 2610. The Garmin motorbike kit comes with a 1A fused lead to connect into the GPS, and bare wires for the power and a 2.5mm mono socket for audio. Am not sure if the fuse is really needed given that the switched power from the BMW is electronically fused, but I left it on anyway.
I fitted all this, Autocom and the BMW front power accessory socket & y-lead at the same time, and removed the fuel tank in the process to fit as per BMW instructions (although some would argue its not really necessary). I tapped into the BMW y-lead using the Maplin battery connectors previously mentioned here, and put mating power sockets on the GPS and Autocom flyleads so they are not hard wired.
Am v impressed with the GPS mount from dutchman, it does stop the screen from coming all the way down, but so what - I keep mine on the high setting. But would suggest staying away from the "large" mount as it is very floppy.
I used the bmw scotland mount (small version) in conjunction with the Garmin Motorbike Kit & a 2610. The Garmin motorbike kit comes with a 1A fused lead to connect into the GPS, and bare wires for the power and a 2.5mm mono socket for audio. Am not sure if the fuse is really needed given that the switched power from the BMW is electronically fused, but I left it on anyway.
I fitted all this, Autocom and the BMW front power accessory socket & y-lead at the same time, and removed the fuel tank in the process to fit as per BMW instructions (although some would argue its not really necessary). I tapped into the BMW y-lead using the Maplin battery connectors previously mentioned here, and put mating power sockets on the GPS and Autocom flyleads so they are not hard wired.
Am v impressed with the GPS mount from dutchman, it does stop the screen from coming all the way down, but so what - I keep mine on the high setting. But would suggest staying away from the "large" mount as it is very floppy.
Wraithwrider
Guest
I have the large or type 2 mount as I run a Garmin 276C and there's not enough room for it on the smaller mount.
My screen is nearly all the way down and although it won't go to its furthest back poition it's pretty close.
When I first mounted the GPS I was worried about the bracket attenuating vibration or it being 'floppy' as it's such a long bracket.
In practice it's well made, being very stiff and is absolutely fine - no worries at all.
Peter
ianm00
Registered user
Im considering buying the BMW accessory socket kit so that I can fit the additional power socket to the front beak.
I have no problem with the fitting/wiring but I have concerns over the drilling!
How easy is it to drill the hole, what do you all use? Hole cutter or file?
Im concerned about chipping the paint does this happen or is it fine for drilling?
Thanks for any advice
Ian
I have no problem with the fitting/wiring but I have concerns over the drilling!
How easy is it to drill the hole, what do you all use? Hole cutter or file?
Im concerned about chipping the paint does this happen or is it fine for drilling?
Thanks for any advice
Ian
Mouse
Registered user
I used a hole cutter - not the type like a saw blade bent into a cirlce, but a conical shaped rotating blade type thing.
The paint doesn't flake, and even if it does, the rim of the socket will cover up small indiscretions
The paint doesn't flake, and even if it does, the rim of the socket will cover up small indiscretions
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