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canbus

  1. E

    CANBUS - when did it start?

    What year was CAM Bus first used? Also which models R and F?:ear
    • EUGENE
    • Thread
    • can bus can-bus canbus
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Motorrad
  2. Ctrod

    Turn signal / running light change over

    My wife has a 2006 R1150R, I'd like change the turn signals into running lights / turn signals. Has anyone had any luck doing this?
    • Ctrod
    • Thread
    • canbus running lights turn signal
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Oilheads
  3. T

    CANBUS charger direct to battery?

    I have a BMW branded charger for my 2015 R1200RT. I just bought a new Triumph Bonneville with an SAE socket direct-to-battery. Can the BMW charger be used on the Triumph?:scratch
    • themayer
    • Thread
    • canbus charger powerlet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Motorrad
  4. Jon

    Battery Tender Question

    2000 I bought a RT, dealer said use an OPTIMATE tender they're the best and will analyze the battery. OK used it faithfully never an issue, 2009 got an LT dealer says don't use OPTIMATE you have to use a BMW battery tender, I called OPTIMATE they said no problem use the OPTIMATE I did...
  5. desmoderek

    R1200GSLC - HEX ez CAN

    Wanting to add extra daytime running lights, fog lamps, air horns, or an extra USB and outlet seem to be a constant for me on every touring and ADV bike I ever own. There never seem to be enough connections to power it all. My last bike, the Triumph Tiger Explorer certainly had the alternator...
    • desmoderek
    • Thread
    • admore lighting can opener canbus hex ez can hexezcan
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Wetheads
  6. D

    lighting options on 2016 R1200RT

    I am a new owner of a 2016 R1200RT. This is my first BMW and my first bike using H7 low beam bulbs and H1 high beam bulbs. I have a three part question concerning improving the light output without going to HID. 1. I have done some reading here and have settled on using Osram H1 rallye bulbs to...
    • dynajohn
    • Thread
    • can opener canbus hex ez can
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Wetheads
  7. Grover

    2005 R1200GS Garmin GPS 2820 Powering on and off - Canbus issue?

    Recently I added a Garmin 2820 to the bike using the GARMIN StreetPilot 2820 GPS DATA BMW Amplifier Harness Kit Cable. This attaches just below the handlebars to a white pin connector. The GPS powered up and I was ecstatic. The GPS then powered off after about three minutes, stayed off for a few...
  8. mschack

    CANbus "friendly" LEDs - 2005 R1200 ST

    So, it has been a while since I upgraded my rear indicator lights with the LED panels from http://www.advdesigns.com/weiser.html and yesterday I installed the replacement LED bulbs for the front indicators from http://www.dynamicmotorrad.com All I can say is this. Very bright, super easy...
  9. M

    Canadian Brake light wiring on 2010 R1200RT

    I?m a Canadian with a Canadian R1200 RT (2010) Canbus version, attempting to install a high conspicuity supplemental brake like assembly purchased from a US BMW aftermarket supplier & BMW dealer. My Canadian BMW dealer service tech could not get the light assembly working....after calls to BMW...
    • mward
    • Thread
    • brake light canbus
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Gear
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