Power Socket

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Picked up the new 1200GS Saturday - bloody fantastic.

Manual says that there are two power sockets on the bike. I've found the one under the seat but I can't find the one that's supposed to be up front for cockpit accessories. Am I missing something?:confused:'
 
I believe these cockpit power sockets are factory fit extras on the production line. My GS1200 only has the standard LHS power socket. The supply cable wired to this socket seems pretty wimpy too, I wouldn't want to draw too many Amps through it for fear of melting it (or worse). I notice you are reasonably local to me (Hants), If you speak to SPC BMW near Alton they may be able to quote for retro fitting the cockpit power socket.

I think I saw some in either the Wunderlich or Touratech catalogue for DIY fit, but can't be sure exactly at present as the catalogues are at work. If I find out I will post the part numbers here.

I personally use a power splitter-adapter cable at the moment, but may sort out some cockpit power eventually for accessories once I learn all about this CANBUS thingy for the 1200. Anybody done this themselves yet??? If so please post a solution.

http://www.spc-bmw.co.uk/
 
Power Accessory Socket

I purchased one from my local BM dealer (£25.00) ish.

It comes complete with a paper template to drill the hole for the socket on the left hand side top fairing plynth. You require an 18mm drill bit but can get away with from as littlle as a 13mm bit and gently ream the hole to the size you need. The socket also comes complete with a cable which has a single plug attached at one end and two plugs at the other end, but more about that later.


PLace template onto plynth...

Drill the hole where stated......

Slip the socket ito the drilled hole

Attach the nut from underneath and tighten....

Attach new cable using the end with the single plug.

Lay the accompanying cable along the frame and cable tie where necessary.

At the end of the cable are two plugs....

Unclip the plug from the existing socket under your seat and plug one of the plugs on the purchased cable into the plug you have just removed from the bikes original socket. You are now left with a spare plug attached to the purchased cable....insert this into the original bike socket and that all there is to it.


And for that BM would charge you at least an hours labour, or so I was told. Some people might say that you have to remove the tank.but it is not necessary.
However it does require some nimble finger work when passing the cable from the front socket under the tank to the rear socket

Hope that is of some help.


Regards


Dan
 
Thanks very much Dan, thats exactly what I was hoping for. All I need now is a visit to my local dealers for that kit.
 
Pukmeister said:
I believe these cockpit power sockets are factory fit extras on the production line. My GS1200 only has the standard LHS power socket. The supply cable wired to this socket seems pretty wimpy too, I wouldn't want to draw too many Amps through it for fear of melting it (or worse).

The power socket has a capacity of 5 amps. If you try to pull more current it will deactivate. It won't melt.

Stephen
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Just for the record, I run my GPS and Autocom (both hardwired) through the rear socket, had it checked by Local dealer who confiirms it won't melt or provide any hiccups. After 3000 miles in a couple of months I can confirm that I have never experienced an electrical problem with this.

Regards
 
Sounds like a plan.

Can't help thinking that the manual is a tad misleading as it does state there are two power sockets. Perhaps a trivial point but I can't find anything that states that the second power point is an optional exra.
 
Burdoch

There are TWO power sockets but it is slightly misleading...........at the front of the yoke towards the front of the bike you will see another female socket which looks as though it is covered in some form of insulating tape, is the GPS socket.

The reason I did not use this for my GPS was the lead required to power this socket, (provided ONLY by BMW), cost an arm and a leg as opposed to the £24.00 for an original Garmin lead from the manufacturer.

Agreed, this did not have the male plug on to connect to the BMW female socket. But now that the GPS is hard wired I am happy enough.


Regards
 
I must be blind I couldnt find it. Do I have to take the panel off?

Anyone else find it?
 
GPSSocket.jpg
 
Can you tell me what voltage you get from the socket. My one gives 16 volts which is too much to operate my bullet camera.

bgregor
 
Thanks for the picture Mouse, it painted a thousand words as they say.
 
Torque, just got one of those TT cockpit kits. Just started looking over the kit. Looks like good gear but be aware that if you have a MotorradConcepts GPS mount it looks like you will have to drill out the Touratek bit where it attaches to the plate. The TT part has smaller holes but with a bit of fiddling (drilling out) it should work so that the MotorradConcepts supplied bolts can fit through the TT piece. Fine if you don't mind a bit of fiddling. If I hit any serious problems doing the fitting will post again. Cheers!
 
Burdocks said:
Picked up the new 1200GS Saturday - bloody fantastic.

Manual says that there are two power sockets on the bike. I've found the one under the seat but I can't find the one that's supposed to be up front for cockpit accessories. Am I missing something?:confused:'
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still looking for my forward power socket..... remember the dealer saying there is one there for the gps.... will ask them to show me at the next service.
 
2nd socket

Joyseeker the GPS socket is not the same as a normal one its very small and a special plug for the BMW gps is all that fits but you could always cut it off and fit a different type to suit your requirements. Mike
 
Sad git that I am I actually read the manual earlier this evening. Page 93 does state that onboard socket No.2 is an optional extra.

In a quandry as to what to do now, looking at the BMW socket there are three wires going to it - red/white and blue and brown I think - which is positive, which is negative and what's the other one for?
 
Burdocks said:
Sad git that I am I actually read the manual earlier this evening. Page 93 does state that onboard socket No.2 is an optional extra.

In a quandry as to what to do now, looking at the BMW socket there are three wires going to it - red/white and blue and brown I think - which is positive, which is negative and what's the other one for?
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I can highly recommend fitting the Touratech TPS-15 Power Module and using this to power all onboard accessories like Autocom, GPS, etc. It is easy to fit and uses ordinary automotive spade connectors. Simple to wire up, and leaves the BMW standard socket free for heated vests, 12V tyre pump, camping light, or other occasional uses.
Plenty of info on this site for the TPS 15.
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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