Triumph Scrambler 1200: Fitting an auxiliary power socket
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2024
- Triumph offer an after-market auxiliary power socket for the Scrambler 1200. It mounts on the instrument panel next to the steering lock. Installation is easy. In this short video I demonstrate how I fitted the socket to my bike.
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Thanks!!! Very very useful, there is almost no videos of people
Working on these bikes.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video. Thanks!🤘🏼
I wonder why Triumph doesn’t include the accessory on so premium bike and save us from all these screws. 🤡
Great video, very informative! Thanks for documenting - I'm gonna give this a go on my Scrambler 🤙🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks again Proffessori another brilliant video. 👏
Another great video, thank you 😊
Great info, thank you ….. I shall be adding one to mine 👍🏻🤩
Excellent how to video 📹 👏. Cheers, Steve
Thanks 👍
Nice video, subbed
Thanks for the sub!
Amazing! Thank you so much for this video.
What's is the max amperage that is safe to run out of this power socket without killing the battery?
The three Torx fasteners holding the dash were secured with red Loctite on my Scrambler and the rearmost head burred off very easily when trying to loosen it. Even with the bolt head drilled out and the console freed it still won't shift with a pair of mole grips around the bolt shaft. This must be why they give you three new bolts in the kit. When I finally get it out I'll be refitting with blue Loctite, that red stuff is a menace on areas where disassembly is anticipated.
Why would anyone put red loctite there?
Beats me @@SongsFromTheSaddle, even the replacement bolts supplied in the kit have red Loctite pre-applied. I did manage eventually to remove the bolt by applying a soldering iron directly to the shaft for a minute followed by a good wrench on the mole grips. Refitted the bolts with Loctite 242 applied and it seems fine. Thx for your clip too - very helpful.
Thank you for this video! Can you give a link or the name of the Ram ball mounts you spoke about at the end of the video? I would like those exact ones for my scrambler
They are widely available. RAM is the trade name, so just do a reach. You will find a wide range of different mounts.
Great videos. Thank you! Where did you those ram mounts that connect to the handlebar mounts?
Quite a few bike shops sell the RAM mounts. The bar clamp mounts come with different bolts to fit your bike.
@@SongsFromTheSaddle thanks for the info!
Thanks for the video. I would like to do this upgrade. Where are you from and do you guys ever drink coffee? Or is tea the way to go in your part of the world?
When the going gets tough, the tough make a mug of tea!
Thank you for the video. Did you have to release the cable from the wire set to have some length? I think I need to cut the tape pull the socket wire and retape altogether the rest of the cables.
I didn't need to
@@SongsFromTheSaddle thank you, I managed to do it without. Again thank you for your very helpful video. The dealer was very sceptical of my ability to fit it... girl power all thank to you :)
Hey thanks a lot for this very usefull video. Where did you buy this kit?
It is a Triumph part - from my local dealer
How fast do you think the battery will die if the power socket is on at all times? Would turning the bike on every few days in the winter alleviate that problem?
There is no drain form the socket if you are not using it. However, I always put my bike on a battery tender over winter it they are not being ridden for a few weeks.
good job as usual, clean install.
BUT i don’t like that it’s on all the time, especially even if the ignition is off. that’s a no no on Triumph.
what type of plug is it?
Its a DIN plug. Pretty universal. you can get a USB adaptor to plug into it. I use one with 2 USB outputs
@@SongsFromTheSaddle: DIN plug, I’ll have to look into that.
I missed your reply somehow.
Thank you for the response.
Did you leave it on all the time or did you reconfigure it to turn off with the ignition?
Did you
Can you charge the bikes battery with an optimate through this socket ?
I'm not sure. You could on my BMW GS1200, so it may be possible.
Tried to do the install this morning, could not get the screws to the dash cowl off, so tight. Put it back together and gave up… lol
That's unfortunate.
Is this a global socket size, or just European? What’s the name of the male socket that will power accessories? Do I need an adapter like a 12v to USB car adapter in the US?
Hi Jon. This is a standard (universal) 12v output. Its exactly the same socket that I had on my previous BMW GS Adventure. I believe you have the same in the USA, but can't be sure as I'm in the UK. The Scrambler also has a separate 5v USB output under the seat. With a long cable you can use that to power/charge items in your tank bag or saddle bag.
@@SongsFromTheSaddle Thanks. Sounds like it’s worth having to let accessories be accessed from the dash area. Do you know if it shuts off with the ignition? Or does it wire straight to the battery? I don’t wanna risk running the battery down when the bikes off
@@steelmilkjug The power socket is live with the ignition off
@@steelmilkjug how fast do you think the battery will die if the power socket is on at all times?
@@Tesh-Dono I've had it plugged in for a month and it's never died. It only drains if theres a device plugged in.
Thanks for the video, but when you go through the tools needed, you don't mention the sizes. That would have been useful. Cheers.
As I'm in progress with this right now I thought I'd note them for the next ppl.
The headlight main screw is 5mm Allen.
The 3 screws for the top panel are T25.
The big brass nut is 22mm but good luck getting a spanner in there, and using a socket is no good cos the barrel turns and I can't find a way to hold it still 🤦♂
Maybe a silly question but what would you use a always live socket for? Seems easy to forget to unplug.
I've used it for an electric tyre pump. You can use electric accessories like that without having to turn on the ignition.
@@SongsFromTheSaddle
Cool. Ty
Appreciate your vids!
The receptacle on it looks really small. Is that the same size as the U.S. Cigarette lighter adapters?
You are correct. It is smaller than a cigarette lighter, but it is a universal fitting, widely available.
What a pain in the arse getting those screws out and IN 😩
Oh yes!