Re: accessory port and heated clothing

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've used the BMW - John Deere ( yes John Deere tractors have these 
installed as accessory outlets!) style connectors for close to a 100K 
miles of riding with NO failures of any kind. It is a very robust and 
reliable plug. They are also pretty much water proof in that they 
won't short out if they get wet.. a very good thing on a long 
,cold,WET,ride.
Also having the female receptacle installed on the bike makes it VERY 
easy to hook up battery tenders etc.

Erik


> > I'm looking to put the accessory port on my new rs. Does anyone know if the
> > heated clothing, like those made by widder and gerbing can connect directly
> > to the port?
>
>the triumph socket is the same as the bmw socket, so any accessories
>or adapters that work for bmw will work for triumph.
>
>however, if all you're using is a vest, you may not need, or want, the
>triumph connector.  all electric clothing comes with a little length
>of (fused) wire and a connector, set up for hooking up to the battery.
>the usual place for that to be positioned is so that the connector
>emerges from between the seat and the tank.  i find this to be a far
>preferable location for the connector (easier to reach, more convenient)
>than way down on the side of the bike.  i also prefer the non-bwm
>connectors since they will disconnect more readily if you forget, and
>walk away from the bike without unplugging.
>
>in any case, you could try the clothing with the supplied connector, and
>if you don't like it, get the triumph socket, and the appropriate adapter,
>later on.
>
>paul
>=---------------------
>  paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 25.9 degrees)
>  'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601
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