Tankbag vs kill switch
Tankbag vs kill switch
Hey All, got a 2012 Camhead. Has anyone already done this?
The right handle bar switch is attached with one T8 screw. When the tool comes I plan to rotate the switch up say 20 degrees. That way the tankbag will hit the lower rocker (start) , and nothing will happen. The wire could be tied on the rear of the bar. I will let ya know now it goes. Thanks,
The right handle bar switch is attached with one T8 screw. When the tool comes I plan to rotate the switch up say 20 degrees. That way the tankbag will hit the lower rocker (start) , and nothing will happen. The wire could be tied on the rear of the bar. I will let ya know now it goes. Thanks,
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
I guess BMW corrected the problem by 2017, because I have never experienced the problem. But I hope I never do.
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
Well, I read the original post when it first appeared and to be truthful, didn't have the slightest idea just what our friend jtcompton is trying to tell us. After reading it again multiple times I'm still in the dark ! !. Please can anyone explain in simple terms what he is on about.
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
When the bike is on full right lock,some tank bags will make contact with the kill switch,as did mine 4 weeks ago in Portugal. No idea what tank bag he has but mine was a Bagster.Mine hit the kill switch and the inevitable happened.Mine is a 16 plate.
The op wants to rotate the kill switch away from the contact point.
Or maybe I read it completely wrong.
The op wants to rotate the kill switch away from the contact point.
Or maybe I read it completely wrong.
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
Ahh, I see now. Thank's for that Burridge. Mind you repositioning the Combination Switch does seem to be a rather extreme solution. I've just popped into my garage and mounted my BMW Tank Bag, moved the steering full lock to lock without any "clash". I suppose that's one the risks with un-approved non BMW accessories. I had a similar experience when I fitted some Bar Risers. The accompanying literature said "No need to alter cables and wiring etc) which wasn't true. The Throttle cables where stretched very tight especially of full steering lock. I removed them.
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
Happened to me about three months ago on my '18 R1250RT. Taking an uphill tight hairpin at walking pace and on full lock. Done it before, no problems. This time though I had my tank bag on. The kill switch hit the tank bag and that was me on the losing end of a struggle to hold the bike up. The offending article, a Givi ST602Bhttps://www.givicn.com/en/product/st602b
If you look at the shape of it, it's slightly bulb shaped and it's that wider part that catches.
If you look at the shape of it, it's slightly bulb shaped and it's that wider part that catches.
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
My Baglux didn’t hit the kill button on full lock but it did sound the (very loud) horn.
For those who had an ST 1300 Pan before the RT’s… I remember that someone in the US designed an aluminium guard that screwed to the LHS instrument cluster and prevented the horn from making contact with the tank bag, anyone remember it?
I don’t know (and I haven’t looked to see) if something similar could be made up?
For those who had an ST 1300 Pan before the RT’s… I remember that someone in the US designed an aluminium guard that screwed to the LHS instrument cluster and prevented the horn from making contact with the tank bag, anyone remember it?
I don’t know (and I haven’t looked to see) if something similar could be made up?
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch/horn
I know this is an old post but it’s still relevant thanks to the combination of the Baglux tankbag and Denali’s finest when I alerted all my neighbours of our departure at 04.50… too damn early for me, and certainly them.
Touatech do one for the Africa Twin, and Wunderlich/BMW for the early 1150/1200’s but nothing since. Anyone know different?
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Touatech do one for the Africa Twin, and Wunderlich/BMW for the early 1150/1200’s but nothing since. Anyone know different?
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Re: Tankbag vs kill switch
Do you have the SOS button on yours? I think that’s what saves the tank bag hitting the kill button on mine.burridge01 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:38 am Well I know full well what happens when the switch hits the bag
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