Charger socket

[Leighmorgan]

Has any one changed the charger socket to usb type one as I find the original one the charger keeps popping out because its not upright ?

[Timmo]

Sounds like you fitted a cigarette lighter by mistake!

[Leighmorgan]

Mine is a 2016 model it's fitted as standard by Suzuki but I'm going to change it to two port usb type just wondered if someone has done it already

[SuMo]

You'll find some info here -  http://www.stromtrooper.com/dl1000a-2014-2016/243401-auxiliary-power-port-upgrade.html

[Simmo24]

I just plug in a dual port usb adapter when I need it.

[Leighmorgan]

Yes I got one of them but it worked its way out when ridding so I've changed it to this type

[SuMo]

http://www.stromtrooper.com/3708530-post18.html

[Leighmorgan]

  tphat looks good did you fit it if so where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking ? ????

[Freddyfruitbat]

I have a ciggy lighter socket on my V-strom, which ain't a whole lot of use to me as my satnav mount is hard-wired and everything else I use needs a USB socket. And I don't smoke.  Question: if I buy a USB adapter for it, how likely is it that my iPhone or bluetooth comms unit will get fried if I try to charge them from there?  I have no clue how reliable these things are are; do the devices themselves include any form of protection against surges(?) etc etc?

[Stonec0ld]

I have a ciggy lighter on my Strom and always use it to charge my phone, do the same in the car too, just get one of those usb plug in chargers off eBay for about £1

[Barbel Mick]

I use these. Probably the same as Paul?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Dual-USB-Twin-Port-12V-Universal-In-Car-Lighter-Socket-Charger-Adapter-plug-/112311867764?var=&hash=item1a264f1974:m:mUkZGods9-JPJB701L0qrzQ
Had no trouble in 3/4 years charging comms units, phone or tablet on bike or in car.

[Stonec0ld]

Ooh mine are only single USB Mick, those are fancy!

[Barbel Mick]

 

[SuMo]

that looks good did you fit it if so where did you get it from if you don't mind me asking ? ????

TipsyMcStagger had a Blue Sea USB plug laying around. Just in and out after connecting/soldering the wires. In his link he also mentions the connector model if you want to leave the original parts alone.

Blue Sea Plug Socket PDF Installation http://assets.bluesea.com/files/resources/instructions/1016-1016200-1018-installation.pdf

[Loz]

I had to jam mine in with a bent up maccy D's straw to stop it keep popping out whilst riding..