A newbie with a silly question Sorry

[themadchef]

Hi
I am puzzled with the term Can-bus wiring what is it exactly?
I see it being mentioned alot but not too sure what it is and if my
new well new too me 07 R1200gs has it.

I am also awaiting the bikes manual and not sure how long that will take to get to me, I only got my gs last night delivered.

No doubt I will take abit of stick about this question but i need too ask.

 

[(RIP) DitchWater]

It's a communications system that the bike's computer uses to transmit and recieve information/data from the vast array of electronic devices that makes your bike work.

Don't mess about with unless you understand how it works.

Good luck.

 

[themadchef]

Cheers
i aint that intelligent when it comes to electrics
so will be getting aux lights fitted by an expert

mike

 

[Pip_UK]

Hi MadChef - your new GS does have the Canbus system, as do all 1200s since launch. Lots of modern cars have it as well.

It's a multiplex wiring system, which means that a single wiring circuit can digitally link all of the electronic subsystems on the bike (ABS, engine management, lights etc.) instead of a dirty great spaghetti tree of a wiring loom. It's basically a computer network inside your bike.

This reduction in wiring was a major contributor to enabling the 1200GS to shed ~30Kg of weight compared to the previous generation.

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Hi
I am puzzled with the term Can-bus wiring what is it exactly?
I see it being mentioned alot but not too sure what it is and if my
new well new too me 07 R1200gs has it.

I am also awaiting the bikes manual and not sure how long that will take to get to me, I only got my gs last night delivered.

No doubt I will take abit of stick about this question but i need too ask.

Not silly in the slightest. Good question.

Try asking what kind of oil to put in it, or where to mount the Tax disc !!!!!!

 

[bladerunner]

In practical terms the can bus means it's awkward to fit extra 'leccy gismoes or to optimate the battery via the powersocket. Major PITA for me was also that aerostich 'leccy jacket doesn't work via standard socket.

Better to have at least one socket directly wired to battery terminals IMO.

 

[AberdeenAngus]

In practical terms the can bus means it's awkward to fit extra 'leccy gismoes or to optimate the battery via the powersocket. Major PITA for me was also that aerostich 'leccy jacket doesn't work via standard socket.

Better to have at least one socket directly wired to battery terminals IMO.

You'll find that the standard power socket cuts off at about 5amps and turns off soon after you turn the ignition off.
So an extra socket straight off the battery (via a fuse, of course) is very usefull for high currect devices like heated jackets, or compressors. It's also usefull for charging the battery.

I would agree with you about getting the aux lights fitted by someone who knows what they are doing.
While you are at it - get HID ones.

 

[Beemerman59]

Another advantage of Canbus is you don't have power routed via switches before it gets to the piece of equipment thats being powered so you don't lose efficiency before it gets there.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

And there's NO FUSE BOX. Seriously. No fuses.

Came as a shock to me.....

 

[Pathologic]

I agree don't mess with the canbus

However Wapping has done a nice easy thread on a work round that leaves the original wiring intact and gives you an additional supply. I use mine to power my autocom and to tell my auxillary lights when it is OK to be live (don't you just love it when I talk technical). This works well except that my lights stay on fora few minutes afteer the ignition is turned off.

More info here

Path.

 

[Beemerman59]

I fitted a seperate fuse box with 2 unswitched/6 switched sources. No problems fitting for heated gear, extra lights, horns, GPS, accessory sockets etc.