Triumphrat

Tigerfeet · 01-08-2006

I expect this question has been asked before but here I go again: Tiger comes with power socket fitted as standard equipment,yes?
My new Triumph comes without the power socket, but there is provision for one in the form of a blanking plug on the left side of the bike.
I have plenty of the male din type plugs for my chargers etc, but I need to buy the female socket only, the one with the weatherproof flap, does anyone know where I can purchase one other than the Triumph dealer?
TF.

marauder2 · 01-08-2006

the plug and socket is actualy called a hella socket,they are made by the same people who make the large spotlamps on rally cars.

i got a brand new socket and plug from guy on e-bay selling them for boats,it is a lot better than the triumph one as its totally watertight.

you need a boat yard or ships chanderlers or a caravan shop,mine cost £1.99 complete,a bit better than the £25.00 triumph charge,if i can find a link to one i will paste it on here for you.

marauder2 · 01-08-2006

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Marine-Panel-P...QQcmdZViewItem

34 minutes to go on this one on e-bay,its the same one i bought from the same guy,a superb bit of kit.

robbie · 01-08-2006

Quote:

On 2006-01-08 11:08, Tigerfeet wrote:
My new Triumph comes without the power socket, but there is provision for one in the form of a blanking plug TF.

If it is an 03 then it should have a socket.
if 2nd hand then a boat yard as sugested or try farm suppliers john deer fit as standard in cabs

tcowjww · 01-11-2006

I have used Farnell to get this type of plug and socket before.

They also sell the type of plugs wich can fit both this type of socket and cigar lighter style sockets, with the addition of a (supplied) adaptor ring.

Although, if you want to have stuff plugged in whilst riding, I would recommend using the smaller type of plug since I find my knee can knock out the longer plugs!

Click here to see them.
Sockets

You might be able to get them more cheaply from other sources (and I think Farnell have a minimum order value too), but I have always found them most reliable.

HTH.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention, if you do use the smaller plugs, you'll need to be handy with a soldering iron because there are no screw-terminals in them!

[ This message was edited by: tcowjww on 2006-01-11 11:11 ]

01-18-2006

Do you have a Hein Gericke near you? I bought one just last week for £3.99 and that was a Hella..
Have fun

Tigerfeet · 01-28-2006

Lovechops.
Was that the female socket as is standard fitment on the Tiger, or the male plug that fits on the end of your optimate lead????
TF.