Does anyone else find that Hella plugs tend to fall out of the socket on the dash? I did about 350 miles over the weekend, and had to retrieve my plug three times, where it had fallen down into the aperture by the forks, amazingly not getting lost. I really don't think it's a great socket - USB 3.0 would be far better, so i'm thinking of adding one on the opposite side of the bike. Can anyone tell me if the feed for the Hella is easy to get at, and something I could splice a feed from? Thanks! Nik
Try a 90 degree Din Plug, never had one fall out on my 1260 https://www.nippynormans.com/optimate-and-sockets/90-degree-din-plug-screw-fitment-of-wires
Ironically, I have a 90 degree one with 2 x USB sockets in the end. I chose it because it charges at the higher rate, so my phone battery doesn't get too depleted by using GPS.
I have a write up on another forum i am on - i fitted a usb socket to the multi (has an additional Volt meter to show stator status etc) https://netrider.net.au/threads/mul...on-for-ducatisti-m-a-a-d.269815/#post-3614449
GeorgeO's solution is neat. My MV Turismo had a double USB which was great. However, with my Mutley I use the Givi power bar in my tank bag and like a couple of the posters above have added a right angle Hella plug onto this to connect the the socket. The spring loaded cover for the socket actually hooks the back of this plug keeping it in place, never had it fall out. The Givi power bar has 3 USB sockets and could be used in any tank bag.
Thanks George. Ironically, I was looking at exactly those sockets on Amazon before I posted on here. Was that section of plastics easy to remove? Seems like it's just two screws underneath? Did you use a hole saw to make the aperture? Bumpkin; thank you - not really a big fan of tank bags, although I've actually been considering a small Kriega bag for exactly the purpose you describe.
Easy to remove , there's a few YouTube's showing how to strip the frt end plastics as well. Plenty of space in the area used and the lead that comes with the socket is the ideal length. It's soldered into the plug that connects to the back of the std Hella plug. There's some more pictures on the link I attached that gives more detail. 29mm holesaw
I'm sure you know this already, but you twist in a LUCAS connector, it's not like a car socket... which is push. They are used heavily on boats, which have vibration... but probably not as bad as a big twin.
Removed the front bodywork earlier - really bloody fiddly to undo the two screws, but got there eventually. While I was there I found a couple of accessory cables I might be able to use for spotlights or even another charger feed.
Anyone know where I can get the mating connector for the larger one (with the black blanking plug in)?
Those are, I believe, a 12v feed for sat nav (smaller connector) and the connection for the optional key-less filler cap. Not sure if either are suitable for connecting a USB socket. Best to connect to the back of the DIN accessory socket.
Thanks Bumpkin. Agreed - I'm not specifically looking for a different feed - now I've gone to the trouble of removing the bodywork to get to the back of the Hella socket I'll just splice into that. Just thinking it might be handy for something else - possibly some auxiliary lights I'm looking to fit.
I've more or less finished a mammoth couple of evenings in the garage, with a USB socket installed, plus a light switch for some auxiliary lights that I've added. I took a feed off the line for the Hella socket, and ran it back round beneath the windscreen. Removing the trim panel was the hardest part - it has two screws which are incredibly awkward to get at and undo! Once that was off I went at it with the Dremel, which always feels scary on an expensive vehicle! Pretty happy with the result. I guess now I need to see how well it charges when I'm using GPS.
Did a 2.5hr ride on Friday and the charging socket works perfectly, charging my iPhone up even while using Google Maps. Very please with the result!
I'm intrigued - the plug design doesn't seem to support that, but I'll take a closer look at the receptacle end. It'll likely be redundant now I've got USB sockets, although I will keep a couple of Hella plugs under the seat, in case of emergencies.
From memory I think the "receiver" has barbs that bite in one way.... the "giver" doesn't have anything to give you an idea it needs twisting.... may be it's just a boat thing I picked up years ago. Once you've twisted it in... if you try to pull it out without untwisting it you'll remove the dash.... as my van weasle found out.
