Author Topic: Instrument cluster 12 Volt DC power supply connector type?  (Read 3126 times)

Offline schrocketeer

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The dashboard on my '86 K100RT has a 12 Volt DC power port that looks almost like a traditional "cigarette lighter" adapter, but not quite. (sorry no photo)
When I went to plug in my Garmin GPS receiver with a 12 V plug, the interior of the socket was smaller diameter, and also included a two finger clamp mechanism for the center terminal.
Let me guess, BMW made their own variant of a DC power socket, like having their own unique handlebar diameter? :-p
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Current: 85 K100RT, 09 DL650, 16 4RT260, 97 XR100, 70 CT70, 06 YFM400
Past Bikes: 86 K100RT, 85 K100RS, 07 SV1000S, 80 KL250, 99 GS1100, 85 K100RT, 86 VFR700, 91 XR250, 95 VLX600, 86 TRX250, 02 GZ250, 83 Z50R, 78 ATC90, 86 XR250, 79 XR500, 72 AT1, 75 YZ360, 78 DT400, 75 DT125, 73 Trail 70

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Re: Instrument cluster 12 Volt DC power supply connector type?
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2025, 02:09:49 PM »
Not BMW specific:

Common names:
Powerlet
Hella
DIN
"Euro"


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Offline schrocketeer

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Re: Instrument cluster 12 Volt DC power supply connector type?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2025, 06:17:18 PM »
Plan to replace the Hella/DIN/Powerlet with one of these "cigarette lighter" sockets. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y8D2JR2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Since it's IP66 rated, I'm hoping that the interior blue LED light will not "bleed out" from the covered cap when not in use, so it's not a distraction at night. Will try to post install photos.
  • North Alabama
  • 1985 K100RT very original
Ken  
Current: 85 K100RT, 09 DL650, 16 4RT260, 97 XR100, 70 CT70, 06 YFM400
Past Bikes: 86 K100RT, 85 K100RS, 07 SV1000S, 80 KL250, 99 GS1100, 85 K100RT, 86 VFR700, 91 XR250, 95 VLX600, 86 TRX250, 02 GZ250, 83 Z50R, 78 ATC90, 86 XR250, 79 XR500, 72 AT1, 75 YZ360, 78 DT400, 75 DT125, 73 Trail 70