Throttle body electrical switch - how important

[talljohn]

Just looking at my GSA today and thought that the electrical switch (not sure what it does) on the side of the throttle body looks like it could be easily damaged on an off-road fall. Can anyone tell me if this is a key part, that if failure were to occur that you should give up all hope of road-side repair, or is it bi-passable?

 

[Phil Thomas]

Well if you mean the Throttle Position Sensor on the LHS throttle body - yes it's absolutely vital.

Regards to all,

 

[talljohn]

Yes, I think I do. So a bit of protection there wouldn't be a bad idea!

 

[Steve]

Yes, I think I do. So a bit of protection there wouldn't be a bad idea!

I think "Chunk" was on the case, but I think he's only got 1200 ones in production at the moment.

 

[motobiker]

How many riders who go off road, I wonder - have actually knackered this part in an 'off'? Not likely really as it lies behind and back of the cylinder head.


Bit telling that Touratech don't make something... if its really so vulnerable.

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

I think it can get hooked by your boot buckles as you leave the location.
did this not happen to one Irish man in Maroc ?

 

[Timolgra]

Like this on my bike

 

[Thor]

Like this on my bike

Is that standard?,or have you fabricated / bought a cover for it (from whom?)

Thanks

 

[JoeC]

I think Wunderlich do these.

 

[Steptoe]

I've never known a TPS to get smashed.

Moved by being knocked, yes.

But even with a cover fitted it doesn't stop it from being moved or knocked because it uses the same small bolts that grip the TPS to hold the protector in place

And by fitting a cover your making it even bigger so more likely to get knocked or caught.

A case of form over function.

 

[motobiker]

A case of form over function.

Is that code for 'Bling'??


I hope Wunderlich have plenty in stock! (and the bandwidth to cope) you know what this lot are like. Mention Bling and.... woooooosh!!! (the site goes down under the strain)


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[Tsiklonaut]

They had TPS broken on the trip UK to Australia (in a stupid situation): http://www.gooseontheloose.com/

I carry spare, costed me 25USD s/h working unit, takes no room