I really needed the outlet at the last moment to support my GPS for a 400 mile run in CT. I was so relieved when it came, it looked the perfect cheap solution to hard wiring something to the electrical system, The problem is that after 10 minutes, it juggled out of the port on the BMW's "tank". I jammed it in again, and waited for the GPS to fire up again. A frw minutes later, same thing. In the end I taped it to the open cover of the port with electrical tape I was carrying, and that almost worked the rest of the day. It was a cheap solution and I got what I paid for.
If you get it, make sure it fits well. Play with the connections or something, and use a tether to the bars...otherwise when you look down, it will be gone.
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I have a OEM power outlet on my BMW F800GS. All BMW bikes usually come with a factory power outlet that is smaller than a regular car cigarette charger outlet.
After looking at some options to hardwire a USB charger or a cigarette outlet, I decided to get this one, as it involves no modifications to the bike and uses the stock power outlet.
Pros:
1. Has 2 USB charging ports.
2. Rated at 2A total, each port at 1A.
3. Charges phones and other USB devices pretty fast. (If you have USB device that requires 2A charging, then please be aware that it will charge slowly)
4. Nice blue power LED.
5. Weather proof cap although it's nice to have, but can't be used when the charging cable is plugged in. I don't think anyone would ride with the adapter plugged into the bike and not actually charging any devices.
6. The angled shape faces the rider and thus makes it easier to run the charging cable to the phone in your jacket while riding.
Cons:
1. I wish it would fit slightly more snug in the power outlet. Although it isn't loose by any means, but its not snug.
2. STOPPED WORKING after 15hrs of usage. Will update my review if the seller offers a replacement.
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The physics of this product is all wrong. Just look at the picture. The smallest diameter cylinder section and pin fit in the socket very loosely; the other 85% of its volume and mass stick out. The first time I used it and went over 70 mph, it flew out and became an environmental and road hazard.
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I love this Charger adapter because it allows me to use my cell USB charge cord and any other cord with a USB end on--and to make it even better it has 2--count them 2--USB plug-ins --a dim blue light comes on when you plug the socket in to let you know it is working---Great product---well made.
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Makes it nice to connect 2 USBs and not take up both outlets. Would order again if I ever needed to.
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