Google maps is killing my already knackered phone battery. I have a UBS cable and an adaptor, but is there somewhere I can shove it?
I've had a quick squizz but can't see one. Is it hidden some with ruthless Teutonic efficiency?
Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
Google (and some dude) says
The standard accessory socket is located on the left side of the bike just down from the rider seat.
The standard accessory socket is located on the left side of the bike just down from the rider seat.
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
Further reading, it might be under the seat. Bloody stupid place if it is.
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
It might be an option, so you might not have one.
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
Really? Fuggin beancounters shouldn't be allowed near designers ...
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
In fairness, it's a hire bike, so probably not loaded with extras.
Does have a faint whiff of piss about it mind...
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
Make sure it takes a standard 12V plug as some manufacturers (Ducati) use Hella type power outputs that take these instead
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/184476639435?c ... LqEALw_wcB
I would ring local BMW dealer and ask them rather than get there and find its the wrong type/not got one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/184476639435?c ... LqEALw_wcB
I would ring local BMW dealer and ask them rather than get there and find its the wrong type/not got one
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
It was an option on the R259 series (1100/1150 boxers), some have them, some don't.
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
BMW use the same type. (IIRC it's known as a DIN socket by the dealers)Bigyin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:52 pm Make sure it takes a standard 12V plug as some manufacturers (Ducati) use Hella type power outputs that take these instead
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/184476639435?c ... LqEALw_wcB
I would ring local BMW dealer and ask them rather than get there and find its the wrong type/not got one
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
Yes, caught me out completely when my brother said "you can recharge from my BMW" when we took a trip to the Pyrenees a couple of years ago... well, I could have if I had had the correct plug on the end of the adapter.Rockburner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:37 pmBMW use the same type. (IIRC it's known as a DIN socket by the dealers)Bigyin wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 3:52 pm Make sure it takes a standard 12V plug as some manufacturers (Ducati) use Hella type power outputs that take these instead
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/184476639435?c ... LqEALw_wcB
I would ring local BMW dealer and ask them rather than get there and find its the wrong type/not got one
I ended up cutting the plug off, and just putting the bare wires under my own battery terminals - it was easier.
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Re: Does the R1200GS LC have a power socket?
Same on the F800s. It sits below the frame on the right hand side by your knee, or would if mine had one. It has a blanking plug instead.Rockburner wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:36 pmIt was an option on the R259 series (1100/1150 boxers), some have them, some don't.
