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  • Anonymous
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    07/01/2011 at 12:54 am
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    #3518

    My K1100LT (1997) has the small size accessory socket.  What is the best way to provide a socket to take the standard-sized cigarette-lighter plug used on car cellphone chargers?  Would the battery be able to handle an overnight cellphone charge, or should the engine be running when charging?  The mains charger provided with my Vodafone 845 cellphone has “output 5.0V….400mA”

    Richard Kuysten
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    07/01/2011 at 4:48 am
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    #14524

    Bryan, there are a couple of options for using an adapter plug that will do both the standard cig lighter and BMW socket.  I used on on my K1100 and ran an indicator bulb off it into my tent.  It also allowed me to use the mobile to make calls and charge it on the run.  I never tried charging with the motor stopped.  Sorry can't remember the name of the supplier for the adapter but someone here will know.Malcolm

    Anonymous
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    07/01/2011 at 4:54 am
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    #14525

    Hi Bryan Malcolm is right DickSmith do the adapter Kraut powersocket to ciggy lighter and use the car charger while you ride

    Anonymous
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    07/01/2011 at 10:07 pm
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    #14526

    Many thanks, Malcolm & uncamoose;  Jaycar in Wairau Rd sold me an adaptor with a 'BMW' plug & 'standard' cig. female socket ($15.90) together with a very compact USB charger (11.90) which works fine.  The charger is so compact it almost entirely fits into the socket.  Now to find out how it affects the battery without the engine running….

    Dave Morris
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    08/01/2011 at 8:27 am
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    #14527

    malcolm. what year did u own a k1100

    Richard Kuysten
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    08/01/2011 at 10:02 pm
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    #14528

    Bought it in “96 as far as I can remember and traded it January 2000 for the 1100RT.

    Anonymous
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    08/01/2011 at 10:55 pm
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    #14529

    Many thanks, Malcolm & uncamoose;  Jaycar in Wairau Rd sold me an adaptor with a 'BMW' plug & 'standard' cig. female socket ($15.90) together with a very compact USB charger (11.90) which works fine.   The charger is so compact it almost entirely fits into the socket.  Now to find out how it affects the battery without the engine running....

    Charged from 84% to full charge in about 45min without motor running -  no apparent detriment to battery

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