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  1. joe mc donald

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    Peeps on my Bonneville sixty. I have just under the tank right side behind the cylinder head. A socket that looks like a cigarette lighter socket that you find in the car. Anyone tell me what it is for and what i need to find to fit in there. Sure i could find something on here about it but easier to just ask. I will take a picture later and show it to you all.
     
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    Hi Joe, is it accessible? could it be an auxiliary power socket?
    Tony
     
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    @Regit nogara Yes it is accessible. Just wondered what it was. And if a power socket can i get a lead for phone charging.
     
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    An Accessory power socket that can also be used for charging the battery
     
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    @Kinjane What do i need to get. I have the iPhone 8 and don't know who would supply the right lead.
     
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    Can't you get one of those plug in usb type things from Amazon or similar? Then a cable with usb A and whatever your lphone needs. Can't be that hard, shirley? :)
     
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    Hi Joe,
    If that is the original Triumph accessory socket then it is not a car type cigarette socket. It's a Hella Din plug. This can be used to plug in a battery conditioner or use it to charge your phone/sat nav when on the move. It is usually a permanently live socket and the plug type you need is like this:-
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39663057...lamfd04kgf0NcHP1Gicf+zwxkz|tkp:Bk9SR6bvzcL1ZQ

    Or this one specifically for an Optimate:-

    https://www.optimate.co.uk/cart.php?suggest=8deffe89-553f-4e11-a0eb-0147b770691d

    Hope this helps
     
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    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Yes Joe, just search for Din Motorcycle socket and you will find what you need ;)
     
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    Sportsbikeshop have a big range of cables and adapters. I got one there to adapt my old charger to the new din type socket on the Triumph 400 for just a few pounds. :)
     
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    I don't have an iPhone, but would this usb-c to power socket cable do it in one go? Don't take my word for it though!!

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    Sorry AJC400 that plug is for a car type cigarette lighter socket and will not fit the triumph accessory socket.
     
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