As I find my way around this new (to me) bike I found (rather obviously) 2 wires coiled in the tool roll space under the back seat. The ends are insulated but I wonder what they can be there for - perhaps an optional under seat courtesy light!
More inexplicable is the small socket plug I found (attached to the frame on the RH side of the Bike just below the back part of the fuse box) - Green/ blue and Green/white wires attached....
Perhaps it's going too far & I should forget all about these small mysteries...after all I only drank half the Shackleton Whisky trying to sort out the dipped headlight fuse...time to relax with the other half........but if somebody knows?
A Few Loose Ends
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1. Guessing the wires discovered at rear of bike are connected to tail light circuit, for use as ignition-on trigger, formerly connected to relay or aftermarket device.Hoof wrote:As I find my way around this new (to me) bike I found (rather obviously) 2 wires coiled in the tool roll space under the back seat. The ends are insulated but I wonder what they can be there for - perhaps an optional under seat courtesy light!
More inexplicable is the small socket plug I found (attached to the frame on the RH side of the Bike just below the back part of the fuse box) - Green/ blue and Green/white wires attached....
2. The unattached connector (RHS, GR/BL + GR/WS) is for charcoal canister to fuel tank valve. Many riders remove the canister. I did same 2 days ago for my latest R boxer. Search here and elsewhere for R1150** canister removal to get info.
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Re: A Few Loose Ends
Just a fwiw, but BMW sells (or used to) an accessory socket plug that comes with a universal mount bracket. Has a nice built in spring loaded cover, and looks like a factory addition. Maybe that's what's on the right side? I've added them to other brand bikes for the purpose of being able to keep connected to a quick charger without having to go directly to the battery.
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Re: A Few Loose Ends
My firt Rock was a Uk model and came with a Corbin heated twin-seat. Power for it came from the rear cubby.
¿ Could be that the connector on yours ?
I speedily sold it on the Bay and got used OEM seats instead, because here in Spain, our arses never get cold.
¿ Could be that the connector on yours ?
I speedily sold it on the Bay and got used OEM seats instead, because here in Spain, our arses never get cold.
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Thanks folks - now I see....the wires at the back are indeed connected to the rear light - I'll keep them there they may be useful for something.....AND the plug/socket is there for the entirely superfluous carbon canister which is far as I can see was installed for nuisance value in some countries West of Greenwich.