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Looking for a Decent USB Outlet Adapter for '15 R1200 GS

boltgunner

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Any suggestions where I might find a decent quality adapter to plug in my power outlet just forward of the handle bar on my GS?

The ones they sell on Amazon appear to all the junk.

Thank you!
 
Get a marine grade one from West Marine. I use all marine grade stuff on my bike as it's more water resistant than anything else. Another thing to do is to electrify your tank bag and charge everything inside it.
This will keep the (USB) connections dry and only leaves you with one electrical connection out in the open. YMMV
 
OptiMate USB’s O-105 3300mA dual output charger about $30 at Revzilla

Nice, dual outlets, 'water tight' about $30.
Optimate USB’s O-105 delivers 3300mA USB charging power through two USB outlets with one outlet positioned perfectly for motorcycles with a side mounted 12V DIN socket. Charge your phone after parking your motorcycle without worrying about the battery, O-105 shuts off after 3 hours or immediately if the battery voltagcriteriav
See full description at - https://tecmate.com/new/o105/
Available in US from
Internet

*** Cyclegear
*** Dennis Kirk
*** Revzilla
*** Wunderlich (BMW motorcycles)
 
Optimate O-105 selling for $25.11 on Amazon.

Looks like this model with 3300mah output is the winner. You could buy two of these for the same price as the Powerlet piece with 2100mah output (noted above) which I have.
 
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Any suggestions where I might find a decent quality adapter to plug in my power outlet just forward of the handle bar on my GS?

The ones they sell on Amazon appear to all the junk.

Thank you!

I have the same bike. This USB adapter works well for me with my iPhone

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QMTECNO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

along with this cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DFH8FVK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put the phone in my tank bag.

Ken
 
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