How easy it REALLY is to install EzCan/CanSmart
Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2024 7:26 pm
Hi folks,
a question for those who have either EzCan or CanSmart. I have a '23 1250RT. the bike runs great but I feel like there is not enough light for visibility in the back. I like to add something to enhance it, especially when breaking. After research, it looks like I can get one of these to connect to CanBus on the bike to program the lights. I AM NOT currently looking to add any new auxiliary lights, but just to improve visibility given what is already on the bike.
Every video that I have looked at shows me how "easy" it is to hook up the EzCan to the canBus, plug into the battery, and bam, the lights can be programmed. Looking at some other videos, it is implied that you have to rewire all your connections through your EzCan. Which is a significant task, for me at least. So, I have a few questions for you:
a- why is it that 99% of all how-to instructions are for GS models and none for RT? Is there an easier/different way to programming RTs?
b- Is connecting the EzCan to the CanBus sufficient for you to be able to program existing lights and auxiliary devices, or does one need to rewire everything through EzCan and basically throw away all the current wiring for front and back lights, horn, and auxiliary, etc. (I know horn keeps its current wire but requires an additional wire to be added)
c- lastly, is there a better way to do this, that I am missing?
thanks for your help
Kayvon
a question for those who have either EzCan or CanSmart. I have a '23 1250RT. the bike runs great but I feel like there is not enough light for visibility in the back. I like to add something to enhance it, especially when breaking. After research, it looks like I can get one of these to connect to CanBus on the bike to program the lights. I AM NOT currently looking to add any new auxiliary lights, but just to improve visibility given what is already on the bike.
Every video that I have looked at shows me how "easy" it is to hook up the EzCan to the canBus, plug into the battery, and bam, the lights can be programmed. Looking at some other videos, it is implied that you have to rewire all your connections through your EzCan. Which is a significant task, for me at least. So, I have a few questions for you:
a- why is it that 99% of all how-to instructions are for GS models and none for RT? Is there an easier/different way to programming RTs?
b- Is connecting the EzCan to the CanBus sufficient for you to be able to program existing lights and auxiliary devices, or does one need to rewire everything through EzCan and basically throw away all the current wiring for front and back lights, horn, and auxiliary, etc. (I know horn keeps its current wire but requires an additional wire to be added)
c- lastly, is there a better way to do this, that I am missing?
thanks for your help
Kayvon