Sorry for being stupid. So do you fit this DIN thing.. which is smaller than a cigarette type thing, because its easier to fit on the Tenere especially because its smaller, then buy a lead like this
http://www.windingroads.co.uk/shop/p...socket_adaptor
So then you use your normal plug in type charging leads for phone ,satnav etc
Or are you supposed to have your leads you need made to fit the smaller DIN type thing ??

You can certainly do that, but where possible I'd swap to a DIN plug, they aren't expensive (unless you buy them from Touratech ;) ). You've only got a problem really if you've got a devise with a cigarette plug with built in transformer, like phones used to have, otherwise it's pretty easy to standardise everything to DIN. Trouble with adapters is they aren't always watertight and the more connections you have the more you're prone to electrical gremlins.

How it's done is up to you, lay out everything you think you might need to plug into the bike, then look at which is going to be the best connector/plug to use across them all, then rationalise to a common connector.

If you want to load 2 USB-devices at the same time, you should think about taking a cigarette socket. There are plugs with 2 USB sockets f�r cigs but not for DINs.

I'm looking at one of those at the moment. If you want to charge an iPad as well as a phone you need one with a dual outlet, as the iPad needs 2A for a proper charge. Not all dual USB chargers have the higher power option. Most are 1A only.

Don't forget that most cig-type adapters have a voltage reduction circuit, as most devices need 5V, not the 12V of a bare DIN or cig-type outlet. You can get dedicated 5V leads for phones, satnavs etc with DIN terminals, but they are expensive. For all its faults, the cig socket type is cheaper and more adaptable.

I use a DIN 16A socket in the dash area, then a 4-way cigar extension fitted with a DIN 16A plug. The 4 way goes into a waterproof bag/tankbag/Kriega etc with anything I need to charge - Phone/palmtop/camera etc. Worked perfectly for the best part of 5 years on the Ten.

thanks for the info guys.

Think im going to go with a ciggy lighter. just need to find a decent waterproof one, dont mind paying more if its good quality.

Also...cant decide where to mount it :) im thinking under the seat but....as you know....theres not a massive amount of room under there!

If you've got a yacht chandler nearby, try to get something for a marine application. Should be proof against drenching with salt water, which means it will shrug off anything on a bike. Under the seat, perhaps not so important.

A cigarette style socket will fit in the panels behind the front indicators, I've seen it done, but it is a tight squeeze and you've got to get the position just right to find the space behind the panel. This is a pretty solidly constructed waterproof one...

http://www.zenoverland.com/electrica...cigsocket.html

It is what I've got in the topcase.

I have bought one these to fit, but havent got round to it yet. Its going in the same place as Pleiades' left one. Cost about a tenner.