Installing Day Running lights on a 2009 R1200GS

[IMPS61]

Hi everyone

I'm new on this and not sure if this is the correct forum?

I have just purchased a 2009 R1200GS.

Read a number of articles mentioning what to replace if the bike is more than 10 years old. Mine is and its only done 21k miles.

Looking for advice on:

1. Should I replace the Hall Sensor (This bike has the sensor fitted above the crank shaft pulley) doesnt have the triangular plate with two sensors that fits behind the crankshaft pulley
2. I have day running lights that I would like to install. Found a spare outlet beneath the tank laying above the ECU, is this the connector for spare lights?
3. Where can I buy the wiring for the lights that will plug into the connector found?
4. Is there a soft switch that needs to be activated in the ECU that the GS911 software needs to access?

Look forward to hearing from anyone with advice?

Appreciate your help

Best Regards

IMPS61

 

[Santa-2512]

Re the spare connector, possibly, depending on your MY

More than likely its to run the nav, or possibly the additional lights, but if it is, then there are a few hoops to jumps through

Easiest way would be to run the lights direct from the battery via a relay & switched live - that way you don't need a GS911 or similar to code them, and they will stay on when dip or high beam is used

Using the stock connectors (under the beak) will require a session with the dealer & they wont run on full beam

Also going direct from the battery means you wont fall foul of the canbus shutting the lights off, if the drawn amps exceed the preset limits

if you do a search you should find a simple wiring diagram for wiring spots (google etc)

(This is info only, any actions you take are your own responsibility

Welcome aboard, btw

 

[dashfixer]

Welcome to the site. I've got a GS1200 09 that I've owned since 2011. It had 2300 miles on it then and now has 87500, its been ridden through lots of winters on fairly long commutes.

The things that have failed on mine are:-
Fuel gauge strip
The rear shock blew a seal
Alternator seized
Both heated grips at different times
Rear tyre pressure sensor

These are all fairly typical and there are cheaper ways of fixing them than going to the BMW parts department.

Because I rode a lot at night and during the winter I have fitted extra lights and power outputs for heated clothing. I fitted a small fuse holder and had all the extras working from a single power take off from the battery controlled by a switch live from the can-bus controlled power socket below the seat. If you would like details I can give you a simple wiring diagram.

Enjoy the GS, it's one of the best all round bikes that I have ever had over 45 years.

 

[Mistacat]

Hi everyone

I'm new on this and not sure if this is the correct forum?

I have just purchased a 2009 R1200GS.

Read a number of articles mentioning what to replace if the bike is more than 10 years old. Mine is and its only done 21k miles.

Looking for advice on:

1. Should I replace the Hall Sensor (This bike has the sensor fitted above the crank shaft pulley) doesnt have the triangular plate with two sensors that fits behind the crankshaft pulley
2. I have day running lights that I would like to install. Found a spare outlet beneath the tank laying above the ECU, is this the connector for spare lights?
3. Where can I buy the wiring for the lights that will plug into the connector found?
4. Is there a soft switch that needs to be activated in the ECU that the GS911 software needs to access?

Look forward to hearing from anyone with advice?

Appreciate your help

Best Regards

IMPS61

The Hall effect sensors on the crank and the cam position very rarely go bad, If the bike has been well looked after it just needs a lot of riding.
Not sure which connector you refer to there are a few unconnected Ie. Sat nav connector, connector for the charcoal filter only fitted to US models but the connector is there, There are connectors for the optional Fog/Spot lights. A photo of the connector would help.
Just connect the GS911 to the 10 pin plug under the seat and hook it up to your laptop it will automatically do a handshake with the ECU. You will get a lot more features on the laptop compared with an Android phone.

 

[MartinK]

On my Guzzi V85TT, I run a Skene Designs dimmer ( https://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk...intelligent-lighting-controller-smart-dimmer/ ) - the Aux lights on full beam dazzle oncoming drivers. The Skene allows me to run 30% (or 20 or 40% or whatever you like) intensity in DRL or dip beam mode, and then the full blast on full beam. I use Denali S4 with the Skene and really happy with the setup. It's not interfered with my canbus... It also negates a relay as it's built-in to the Skene...

If you are interested https://fliesonthevisor.com/led-lights/

 

[IMPS61]

Re the spare connector, possibly, depending on your MY

More than likely its to run the nav, or possibly the additional lights, but if it is, then there are a few hoops to jumps through

Easiest way would be to run the lights direct from the battery via a relay & switched live - that way you don't need a GS911 or similar to code them, and they will stay on when dip or high beam is used

Using the stock connectors (under the beak) will require a session with the dealer & they wont run on full beam

Also going direct from the battery means you wont fall foul of the canbus shutting the lights off, if the drawn amps exceed the preset limits

if you do a search you should find a simple wiring diagram for wiring spots (google etc)

(This is info only, any actions you take are your own responsibility

Welcome aboard, btw

Thanks for the reply Santa-2512, appreciated

 

[IMPS61]

Thanks MartinK

I will take a look

 

[TLSgazza]

Re the spare connector, possibly, depending on your MY

More than likely its to run the nav, or possibly the additional lights, but if it is, then there are a few hoops to jumps through

Easiest way would be to run the lights direct from the battery via a relay & switched live - that way you don't need a GS911 or similar to code them, and they will stay on when dip or high beam is used

Using the stock connectors (under the beak) will require a session with the dealer & they wont run on full beam

Also going direct from the battery means you wont fall foul of the canbus shutting the lights off, if the drawn amps exceed the preset limits

if you do a search you should find a simple wiring diagram for wiring spots (google etc)

(This is info only, any actions you take are your own responsibility

Welcome aboard, btw

Does the wiring loom on the standard GS have the plug anywhere for the stock GSA foglamps. It would be a perfect place to wire into. The GSA foglights also have nothing to do with the canbus system as well. They run on their own separate fuses, about the only thing that does.

When I say nothing to with the canbus that's not strictly true as they are turned on by the canbus after starting the engine. They do have their own fuses though.

 

[MartinK]

Does the wiring loom on the standard GS have the plug anywhere for the stock GSA foglamps. It would be a perfect place to wire into. The GSA foglights also have nothing to do with the canbus system as well. They run on their own separate fuses, about the only thing that does.

When I say nothing to with the canbus that's not strictly true as they are turned on by the canbus after starting the engine. They do have their own fuses though.

I don't know personally, gazza, but Santa says they don't run on full beam if taken off the BMW connector, plus it takes a BMW tech to enable the feature...probably an expensive option with limited function? That's why I said about the Skene...

 

[Santa-2512]

Ive just had a look at the wiring diagram for the 06 model

It is linked to the ECU & can bus via the fog lamp relay & the headlight switch

Two things to note - fog lamps are adventure only, and as it goes to the headlight switch,

it will, more than likely to be, to turn the fogs off if your on full beam ( similar to fog lamps in a car)

I'll dig out my LC wiring diagram and see what that says

Here's a simple wiring diagram link

https://fliesonthevisor.com/led-auxiliary-motorcycle-lights/

 

[Howard J]

On my old 2010 GSA the BMW spotlight switch failed, in the end I wired them to the battery and into the main beam as a trigger, this did however mean they were on all of the time.

 

[Santa-2512]

Just checked the LC model wiring diagram ..

that shows the aux lamps going through a headlamp switch, so i guess that means some coding to make it work

 

[TLSgazza]

I don't know personally, gazza, but Santa says they don't run on full beam if taken off the BMW connector, plus it takes a BMW tech to enable the feature...probably an expensive option with limited function? That's why I said about the Skene...

My GSA foglights are on their own switch. I leave them on all the time. They stay on on low or high beam. I have aftermarket led lamps fitted. I have in the past had H11 HID bulbs in the stock GSA foglamps, non canbus friendly which have not triggered any faults in the canbus. Partly why I wondered if there is an option to fit them on the standard GS ,

 

[Kenny Rodkiss]

My 2010 gas is the same as gazza12adv.
The bike originally came with oem spots with h11 bulbs. They have their own on/off switch, and if turned on, stay on regardless of the headlight low/main beam.
They have there own normal fuses, one for each side.
I changed my spots for bmw oem led ones.