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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Crossrodes on October 18, 2009, 01:20:43 PM

Title: Securing Connectors
Post by: Crossrodes on October 18, 2009, 01:20:43 PM

I have recently bought a BMW type connector/adaptor for my heated jacket liner...The one pictured in the top picture in this link:
http://www.gerbing.com/Products/accessories.html

I also use this heated liner on my other bike so I had to have compatibility with the connector (the one on the opposite end of the BMW type connector in the picture) on my other bike.  

The problem I have is that both these connectors come apart when I ride.  I have tried expanding the ground prongs in the BMW type connector in the picture but it still falls out.  There is nothing I can do to the other connector.

I think what I need is some set up where I can easily tie and remove these connectors to the other connector and the 12V outlet in the bike.  Has anyone come up with such a set-up or is there a gadget that I can buy to accomplish this?

Title: Re: Securing Connectors
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on October 18, 2009, 08:03:49 PM

I would say, if they are falling out, they are not the correct plug or socket.

I've only used BMW stuff.  If you have BMW outlets on these bikes, you could try a John Deere store for a plug.  I believe they have one that is supposed to fit.

Title: Re: Securing Connectors
Post by: Crossrodes on October 18, 2009, 11:57:59 PM

You may be right on there Rob.  I have tried a John Deere store and I was told they didn't have such a plug (It may be a myth).  I'm thinking I might take another ride down there and show them the Gerbings plug that I have and see if they do have something similar.

Both of the other plugs (male & female were both bought from Gerbings and the fit is somewhat loose but it a a very close.  I may try stuffing something in female plug to see if I can tighten it up.

Title: Re: Securing Connectors
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on October 19, 2009, 03:51:07 PM

What about something like this?

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shoprvparts.com%2Fdocs%2F1%2F4%2F9%2F7%2F14978F-f.jpg&hash=f7d38a68d4f71c62053227a317991067be703c27)

http://www.shoprvparts.com/product.do?no=14978F


If you do use something like this, make sure that the exposed connector coming from the battery is the negative!  You don't want that to be a exposed positive that could touch your chassis.

Title: Re: Securing Connectors
Post by: marcmax on October 19, 2009, 04:10:02 PM

These are the part numbers for the John Deere accessory plugs. They do exist but they had to be ordered when I got them for my K75s about a year ago. Any good John Deere parts person should be able to order them.

male plug is #RE11344 $7.30
female socket is #AL25073 $3.80

Title: Re: Securing Connectors
Post by: Crossrodes on October 20, 2009, 05:59:52 PM

Marcmax thanks for the info.

I just called the John Deere dealer here in town.  Prices here are as follows:

Male Plug: $18.99   Your Price $7.30

Female Socket: $19.25  Your Price $3.80

I think I'll buy these in the States when I'm there....boy do we get ripped off up here in Canada.