2013 R1200R - mating connector?

Hey there, hive mind! I just brought home a 2013 R1200R, and one of the first things I wanted to to was figure out how to add a switched fuse block for a few accessories. When I pulled the seat off, I found the P.O. had installed an aftermarket outlet in place of the stock unit, and the original connector for the outlet was simply taped up. Seems like that would be an ideal source of switched power for a relay to my new fuse block, ESPECIALLY if someone out there knows of a mating connector that I can just plug into it. Picture of the connector on the bike below - any thoughts?

I would use a volt meter to test whether one of the connections comes on with the ignition key. That is a good starting point. The next question is what you intend to power and how many amps maximum you might impose on this wire. If very much I would direct wire relay to the battery and use this wire to energize the relay coil. Some aftermarket fuse panels include a built-in relay and I would look for one of these.

If what you’re referring to is the accessory outlet for plugging in things like heated gear, etc. I doubt if that circuit is rated at anything more than 5 A.

PGlaves suggestion to use that circuit to fire a relay to control a connection from the battery to your accessory fuse block is an excellent idea in that event.

Depending on how much power you intend on pulling and the number of circuits, you might want to consider just retrofitting that bike with a Hex ezCAN... then you only have one fuse that feeds the ezCAN, no relays and it’s a very compact installation.

The ezCAN is programmable for the electronic overloads for each of the four circuits that it provides.

https://www.hexezcan.com


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The picture below is the fuse block I fabricated and installed in my S1000XR. I've repurposed it into the R1200R. The trapezoidal shape fit the tight space in the XR, but it works just fine in the larger space available under the R seat. There are two plastic bosses under the seat, so two new holes in the base plate and it's mounted just as you see it. It's a Blue Sea 4-position fuse block, a ground bus, and a 70 A relay. I still need to crimp up some new AWG #8 cables to connect to the battery - the ones I used in the XR aren't long enough.



The XR uses different taillight assemblies in the US and Europe, and has both connectors built into the harness. BMW sells a pigtail mating connector that mates to the Euro connector in the harness, so I bought one of those and used the taillight to trigger my relay. BMW P/N for that 3-pin connector is 61 12 7 721 721. The connector in my first post is normally the power to the powerlet outlet on the left side of the bike, under the seat. It's 12V power, switches on with the key, and stays on for about 30 seconds after the key turns off. I'll decide later whether I keep the aftermarket direct (fused) connection to the battery that the previous owner installed to the powerlet outlet, or if I run it from the one spare available in my fuse block.

So, my question is: Does anyone know if there is a 2-pin pigtail available that plugs to that connector? That way I can just plug in, and used that switched power to trigger my relay.

I have an answer, thought it might be useful to others as well. There's no "pigtail" available from BMW, as there are some other connectors. But the connectors are available. Here's a picture of where I ended up:



Here are the part numbers I used to do it - all from TE Connectivity, and available in small quantities from Mouser Electronics:
Housing: P/N 1-1703498-1
Contact: 1718760-1 This is a crimp pin, I used AWG #22 wire. The pin is easily good for #20, probably #18.
Seal: 967067-1 This seals up the hole each wire goes thru. In conjunction with the seals on the mating connector, they make a nice watertight connection.

A thread dedicated to BMW compatible connectors on Advrider. Contribute if you are able.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/the-electrical-connector-source-thread.1237854/

RadioFlyer said:

A thread dedicated to BMW compatible connectors on Advrider. Contribute if you are able.

https://advrider.com/f/threads/the-electrical-connector-source-thread.1237854/

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Thanks! The parts I found are already listed there. Wish I'd found that thread first, would have saved me some sear hing!