Charging Socket Mount

[sterob]

I previously bought the kit from BMW, to install the charging socket on my bikes, but this time, I thought I'd try and 'do it on the cheap'. I found compatible plugs and sockets on Ebay a few weeks ago and stocked up so I had spares for any future requirements. I was still needing a bracket to support the socket on the bike so I decided to try and make one. It didn't turn up to be much of a drama, but it took a little trial and error to get the size/shape right so it would clear the shock ( 75 R90S)
I used 3mm aluminum plate and put a small offset on the section where the socket mounts, so it projects outwards a little. It still uses the shock mounting bolt to secure it to the bike, as usual.
I can take a couple of pics and maybe dimension a drawing if anyone is interested in making one/some for themselves?
( I haven't worked out how to post pics on this forum yet, but I'm sure it won't be hard....)
I seem to recall the kit cost me about $85 from BMW a couple of years ago and I guess the 'aftermarket' version has cost me alot less then that, but I can't say for sure.....
It was a fun exercise.

Sterob

[Airbear]

G'day Sterob - it's good to see you back here. I'm interested in a charging socket and would like to see what you have done. Posting pics is the same; upload to an external site and get the [img] code.

[sterob]

I've always been here Charlie, I've just had nothing to say until now.....lol

[sterob]

Here's some pics of the Bracket I made, if anyone wants to make one as well. I only made it because I have a few bikes and it would get real expensive if I bought the kits fir all of them, plus it gave me something to do.....

I did this in Google sketch so I can send the saved drawing to anyone who wants it.







Yes, I painted it black before I fitted it to the bike.

[ME 109]

Nice work Sterob, you'll be building aeroplanes next!

[Airbear]

That's a thing of beauty, Stephen. Many thanks for the diagram - saved under Brun, under WERK, and therefore on 'the list of things to do when that is the next thing to do'. I've always wanted an easy way to connect a charger, and I've just bought one of them wee telephone thingies and need to connect a charger for the longer trips.

[ME 109]

and I've just bought one of them wee telephone thingies and need to connect a charger for the longer trips.

That's right! Charlie did get a phone, one of those mobile types I've heard about.
And he gave me a number. Thanks Charlie.
Oh yeah, what's your phone number?

[sterob]

Nice work Sterob, you'll be building aeroplanes next!

lol.....I've built little ones, but not big ones....