air compressors work with socket?

[foolofsand]

since one cant charge the battery directly thru the power socket---does a tire inflator that will plug in work with that bus thingy? or would i have to get an inflator than has alligator clips and goes directly to battery?  thanks..newby here

[T6pilot]

Using alligator clips can be a great hassle
Best idea is to direct wire, with fuse, a connector or Bmw plug this will enable easy charging, compressor use or heated gear with canbus issues

[BoB21]

yes and no most wont work as draw to much on start up. However Hornig do sell one called Dynaplug micro pro which works on lc models there is video showing it working on there site.

[TCM]

I have an AA mini compressor and that works fine using the power sockets

[ds99]

i have an "airman" compressor i keep under the seat and that works fine from the power socket (2007 RT)

[bandytales]

since one cant charge the battery directly thru the power socket---does a tire inflator that will plug in work with that bus thingy? or would i have to get an inflator than has alligator clips and goes directly to battery?  thanks..newby here

What bike are we talking about?

[Taz]

I have a BMW charger that feeds through the socket on the right side of the fairing. On my old Boxer Cup Replica (R1100S) I charged that through the socket, which was located below the seat on the left side.

[Casbar]

If its a 2014 on LC, the max power draw is 10 amps from the socket. I charge my bike through the same socket, you just need a canbus compatible charger, i use an optimate 4 which is BMW compatible and works fine

[foolofsand]

thanks for replies--the socket works for things---it is just that you can't charge the battery with like a Battery Tender...I did  purchase the Optimate 4 for bmw's with the canbus..it works fine...

old beemer didn't need a special charger etc

bike is 2011 R1200RT

[Casbar]

thanks for replies--the socket works for things---it is just that you can't charge the battery with like a Battery Tender...I did  purchase the Optimate 4 for bmw's with the canbus..it works fine...

old beemer didn't need a special charger etc

bike is 2011 R1200RT

Its not just BMW, quite a few bikes with Canbus need a different charger if charging from a socket rather than the accessory socket, reason is the accessory socket powers down after ignition is off, so you need a charger capable of opening and keeping open that socket. Not an issue if connected direct to the battery. It was the same on one of the Harleys I owned