Triumph Bonneville Power socket

[Louis]

I've just fitted the Bonneville America with the Triumph Power socket...To realise that it it is not a standard Cigar Lighter size....Now I need to work out what the Feck fits in it and where to get a plug.....

[Grav]

Should have got a cig lighter in the first place as i don't know of anything that has a triumph type fitting on it.

[shaggy696969]

This on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Waterproof-12V-Accessory-socket-with-Twist-lock-plug_W0QQitemZ290230528171QQihZ019QQcategoryZ15263 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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[Louis]

Looks like its a BMW type socket.....allegedly more resistant to vibrations...also used in the Marine enviroment ...methinks the local chandlers down at preston docks may be a little cheaper than the BMW kit..

[eigerton]

got mine from these ..... http://www.touratech.co.uk/

[Peirre]

The plugs your refering ot are known as Hella or powerlet (http://www.powerletproducts.com/index.php?mid=0)
These can be bought from marine chandlers, evilbay, truckstops, and farming suppliers. and online from CDC truckstuff (https://store.truckstuff.co.uk/_EFA2F8538A1449E6A420173B06592609/electricalconnectors/)
I managed to pick up 4 female hella sockets on evilbay for £2 +p&p these have a waterproof cap that fits into the end

be aware of the differences between hella type sockets and cigarette lighter sockets, the main advantange of hella over cigarette sockets is that hella have a larger contact area for the pins, therefore reducing the likelyhood of arcing.

If you use a cigarette lighter-type of socket you should be aware of the limitations of that design.

Cigarette/Cigar Lighter - This is your basic automotive type connector. Unfortunately there are no standards for the design of either the plugs or the sockets. Keep in mind this was never designed to be a connector; it was designed to be a cigarette lighter.

The connection between plug and socket can be intermittent or even non-existent. There is no standard to dictate how the plugs and sockets are manufactured. The sockets are manufactured in two popular sizes, 21mm & 22.2mm (inside diameter). Also while the center terminal is always positive, the design of the terminals can vary widely. These variables can cause a mismatch between the plug and the socket. Primarily it causes problems with loose or sloppy fits between the various manufacturers plugs and the socket.

Vibration must be minimized and 21mm sockets are highly recommended. Our experience shows that even well manufactured cigarette plugs & sockets have a tendency to vibrate out of the socket when mounted directly to a motorcycle frame or panel. We believe that the fused, "spring loaded" center terminal actually "pushes" the plug out. However, these are a very popular format and under the right conditions, they can work just fine.

Advantages: Popular, one hand operation. Many appliances are supplied with this type of connector.

Disadvantages: Big - it requires the most mounting space, problems mating plugs and sockets, not weather resistant, not reliable, not capable of high current loads like heated clothing.
Caution: Many cigar sockets are not capable of high current loads like heated clothing.

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[Borg]

I picked up a cable with the BMW plug on one end and a normal type fag lighter socket on the other, you can get the ends from most car shops like Motorworld and a bit of 2 core wire and make one up easy.

[Peirre]

I`d make sure theres a fuse somewhere inline also

[dracken1]

fuses are for wimps who don't like heat :D :D

[Peirre]

They`re handy for keeping the magic smoke in the wires & stopping it escaping :D

[Louis]

Aren't .22 bullets used as fuses ....

[Louis]

Got one from Maplin..the electronics shop...