Identify the connector game ...

[mneblett]

While installing the dual plug coils today (thanks, Rick! (Motorrad Electrik)), I came across this blue connector in the OE harness:




Any idea what accessory it is for? The bike is a 1988 R100RT. The schematic in Haynes identifies it as a "Connection For Special Equipment," but doesn't say what special equipment. It's not for the 4-way flashers or heated grips, as these have already been installed using different connectors. The wires tie in at several points to the lighting system -- maybe a connector for the flip-out driving lights that were an alternative to air ducts in the RT fairing nose?

Mark Neblett
Fairfax, VA

[bmweuro]

Its used for all of the police lights, radio's, etc...

[20774]

My BMW electrical CD just says "optional accessories". Could be police lights, sirens, etc., but for the average person, those aren't "accessories".

[bmweuro]

I'm using some of the connections for my extra lights and sidecar.

[AnnapolisAirhead]

Yeah, I'm guessing it'd be for the police gear.

[widebmw]

Is is for the lights that go in the fairing or a light kit that would go on a unfaired bike.
See the topic
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28215

[bmweuro]

Yes and more

Is is for the lights that go in the fairing or a light kit that would go on a unfaired bike.
See the topic
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28215

[wecm31]

I installed OEM heated grips from a BMW dealer when I purchased my 85 R80RT in 2001, and the kit used that blue plug for the power. I thought it rather handy actually

[mneblett]

I installed OEM heated grips from a BMW dealer when I purchased my 85 R80RT in 2001, and the kit used that blue plug for the power. I thought it rather handy actually

Interesting -- the factory kit was installed on my bike, but does not use that socket.

Thanks for the input!

[criminaldesign]

answers my question