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air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 1:17 am
by 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
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:31 am
by 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
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:44 am
by 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.
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:05 am
by TCM
I have an AA mini compressor and that works fine using the power sockets
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:37 am
by ds99
i have an "airman" compressor i keep under the seat and that works fine from the power socket (2007 RT)
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:40 am
by bandytales
foolofsand wrote:
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?
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:03 pm
by 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.
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:18 pm
by 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
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 2:00 am
by 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
Re: air compressors work with socket?
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:49 am
by Casbar
foolofsand wrote:
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