Author Topic: BMW Motorcycle Charger Socket 5V 3.3A Dual USB Power Adapter Plug For iPhone ? (Read 7772 times)

beemuker · « **on:** March 19, 2018, 03:02:02 PM »

BMW Motorcycle Charger Socket 5V 3.3A Dual USB Power Adapter Plug For iPhone on fleabay for $11.29 shipped from China.
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Chaos · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2018, 03:21:08 PM »

a friend of mine works at an apple store and they see lots of problems related to non apple branded chargers, I have seen a couple examples myself. I'm sure there are some decent off brands out there, but....

johnny · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2018, 03:39:53 PM »

greetings...

i didnt see a link in your post... which means nobody knows what you are talking about for sure... just speculation without a link...

id stick with powerlet...

j o

Martin · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2018, 03:51:31 PM »

Jaycar has a dual USB handle bar mount socket.
Regards Martin.

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johnny · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2018, 04:22:28 PM »

greetings...

j-fingcar this... j-fingcar that... j-fingcar j-fingcar j-fingcar...

j o

The Mighty Gryphon · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2018, 05:18:06 PM »

What ever you decide to do, make absolutely sure it gets switched power. Most of those USB charger outlets draw at least 15-25ma(often more) all the time. They'll kill your battery in about a week. If you leave something plugged into the charger the draw increases to about 500ma. That's a lot.

beemuker · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2018, 05:45:41 PM »

Thanks everyone, I,m going to stay away from the cheap Chinese one. The power let looks good

johnny · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2018, 06:39:52 PM »

greetings...

thats right... f that cheep chinese australlican poo... martin should be banned for using all that cheep poo...

j o

Martin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2018, 07:31:55 PM »

:neener: Garmin motorcycle GPS $745.00 Au Chinese GPS $100.00 2 years old no problems savings $645.00 Au and can be updated. OEM rear master cylinder $295.00 plus UK freight Chinese $13.33 plus $14.00 for parts saving $267.00 Au and gives better feel. Bosch OEM pump $300.00 plus freight Chinese copy $36.00 savings $264.00 and is quieter actually too quiet. OEM temperature sensor $60.00 plus freight Chinese $14.00 Au total failure does not work. Savings equal $1176.00 minus the $14.00 Au for the temperature sensor total savings $1162.00 Au or 233 chocolate éclairs or 1846 custard filled profiteroles.

Regards a happy Martin.

beemuker · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2018, 08:28:28 AM »

it would be no big deal if the charger failed, but would be if it fried the phone or other device.

mophead · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2018, 03:12:17 PM »

If you are going to stay away from the Chinese stuff then get rid of your iPhone. Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China. Says so right on the Apple iPhone box.

BearTrap · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2018, 11:09:54 AM »

I installed this 4.2 amp USB inplace of the dummy switch on the console. It's wired to the red rocker switch to the right. It also has a handy voltmeter that is quite accurate. Bought them on wish.com. The rubber tabs in the rectangular hole need to cut away and the USB will slide right in.

Timbox · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2018, 11:45:02 AM »

Have to ask it that will be water proof or at least not short out in case it gets wet? I like it and I think the volt reading is a bonus, I am just concerned about a water issue. Hope that works out for you and nice little upgrade.

BearTrap · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2018, 12:22:12 PM »

I would say it is "water resistant" not water proof. The USB has a little rubber flap that will resist water. The switches are for marine use. The switches are yellow=hazard, red=USB and blue=high altitude. When i wash the bike I cover the console with a shower cap or plastic bag (both can be used while riding in rain I suppose). I live in the California desert so rain is not an issue (I don't ride in it anyway).
Cheers.

jsngrimm · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2018, 06:39:08 PM »

Quote from: The Mighty Gryphon on March 19, 2018, 05:18:06 PM

What ever you decide to do, make absolutely sure it gets switched power. Most of those USB charger outlets draw at least 15-25ma(often more) all the time. They'll kill your battery in about a week. If you leave something plugged into the charger the draw increases to about 500ma. That's a lot.

I have not done the install yet, but I was planning to add 12V and USB power to my bike so I bought a cheap vehicle light bar harness from Walmart. Comes with a switch, 40 amp relay, and inline fuse in a nice pre made harness that I can just shorten up to fit a bike and wire right in :riding:

Andy FitzGibbon · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2018, 06:50:45 PM »

Quote from: Martin on March 19, 2018, 03:51:31 PM

Jaycar has a dual USB handle bar mount socket.
Regards Martin.

The socket in that one looks exactly like the one I got off eBay for my DR650... which, once installed, worked for a total of about two weeks.

Andy

Martin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 09, 2018, 07:58:00 PM »

With Jaycar you do get a warranty. And I've been able to get a replacement or get a refund with a couple of Ebay purchases. If too much time hasn't elapsed it might be worth a try.
Regards Martin.

johnny · « **Reply #17 on:** April 09, 2018, 08:38:21 PM »

o my gawd... greetings...

j-fingcar this... j-fingcar that... j-fingcar... j-fingcar j-fingcar... j-fingcar that... j-fingcar j-fingcar j-fingcar......

j o

Filmcamera · « **Reply #18 on:** April 09, 2018, 09:14:41 PM »

I have a battery tender already hooked up so I use one of these Battery Minder USB adaptor

Laitch · « **Reply #19 on:** April 09, 2018, 11:44:59 PM »

Quote from: BearTrap on April 05, 2018, 12:22:12 PM

I would say it is "water resistant" not water proof. The USB has a little rubber flap that will resist water.

Fer fecksake. Rotate it facing downward and tape a cocktail parasol on it to further protect it.

beemuker · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2018, 09:11:47 AM »

Quote from: mophead on March 29, 2018, 03:12:17 PM

If you are going to stay away from the Chinese stuff then get rid of your iPhone. Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China. Says so right on the Apple iPhone box.

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