Mini Tech Session...

[Ted Shred]

We had an impromptu tech session tonight because I wanted to get my new Hella lights wired up and Rich was kind enough to come over and do most of the work:)

In his continuing quest to have the LT with the most wires, switches and gadgets, Raffy came over and installed a phoenix switch to control the Hella HID's and Moto Lights.

Rich's son Brian jumped right in and worked on Raffy's project while Roger and I supervised Rich's wiring job on my GS. The lights work great and the installation is very clean.

I've been bugging Mr Omaha to put a Remus can on his K1200R for 6 months, so tonight he finally broke down and did it:D That turned out to be the easiest task of the evening. Couple of bolts. couple of screws, whack it with the hammer a few times and PRESTO!!! That bike sounds wicked now!!!

I took a few pics which can be viewed here - http://www.sealec.com/ted/album13

[Steve_R]

Lots accomplished with so few folks. Well done!!!

One question though, did Raffy follow the instructions in putting the Remus together or was it hit and and miss?? ;)

[Sharkey]

Where do you get the phoenix switch at? How does the remus sound? Looks like everybody had fun. Is anyone going to the ERC in Woodland today?

[RaffyK]

Thanks Ted for hosting the mini-tech session. A lot was accomplished last night and into this morning. I rolled home around 12:45 AM. Glad I bought the riding gear (First Gear Kilimanjaro and HT overpants) from A&S earlier in the day.

Big thanks go also to Richard for his wiring expertise and Brian (Rich's son) for jumping in and cutting/filing the handlebar covers for the Phoenix switches. After all was said and done, I now control my Motolghts through one Phoenix switch, while the other controls the Hella Micro DE Xenons. Bonus, I have the brake reservoir cover freed up for another farkle (read camera mount).

The whole bike setup looks much cleaner with the BMR shelf having my Sirius on the right, The Garmin SP III in the middle on a Touratech lockable mount, and the Valentine 1 on the left with a security cover over it.

I still need to re-wire my V1, and Sat radio so they get turned on with a separate switch. That is a switch that will have to be manually turned on to get power to the units. That way if I forget to lock the handlebars, the Sat radio will not drain the battery due to its lighted power button when key is left in R position - DAMHIK.

I have the GPS direct to battery (through fuse box) in order to be able to leave it on during fuel stops on LD rides to keep track of stopped time and averages.

[RaffyK]

In his continuing quest to have the LT with the most wires, switches and gadgets, Raffy came over and installed a phoenix switch to control the Hella HID's and Moto Lights.

eh...I can't let Wayne have all the fun. Got to keep up with him...sadly, I still have to add stuff :) to catch up.

[RaffyK]

Phoenix switch (two switches and housing) can be ordered from your local BMW dealer. Part numbers are in the Accessories section of this site under Part Numbers link.

I'll post a pic later of my setup.

BTW, PM me your address.

[RaffyK]

Here is a picture of the Phoenix switches that we installed on my bike Saturday night.

http://www.sealec.com/ted/albums/album13/IMGP1054.sized.jpg

[WPNorton]

eh...I can't let Wayne have all the fun. Got to keep up with him...sadly, I still have to add stuff :) to catch up.


Come on Raffy....You tought me everything I know (or need)! When I hit the lottery...I'm gettin a pen and paper, making a list of all your farkles and hitting eBay with a purpose. I figure about $6K would put me about in the ballpark! Is that another Blue sea Fuseblock I see under the nose cowling????

[RaffyK]

Yes Wayne it's a BlueSea fuse box. I have two! One in the nose cowling and one under the rider seat.

I was just funning with ya.

Let's see what we have on mine...2004 with 11,600 miles...

X-Pel headlight lens protector
Hi and low HID
Hella Micro DE HID auxiliary lights
Motolights with ambers
Front turn signals converted to running lights/turn signals
BugGuard for Beemers bug screens - silver color
J-Peg XL with BMW roundels
Bikescreen windshield - minor tint
BMR Co-pilot shelf
Valentine 1
GPS on lockable touratech mount
Sat radio
Phoenix switches
Trick Stick Reservoir covers for brake and clutch with RAM 1" ball
BMW cup holder
ICOM 2-way radio
ZTechnik carbon fibre look radio surround
Baehr comm unit
Rick Mayer seats covered in leather- rider, passenger and passenger backrest
Leather Bakup backrest
ZTechnik armrests
BMW adjustable passenger floorboards (chrome)
BMW saddlebag roundels
Rider West saddlebag reflector conversion kit
Rider West saddlebag interior/extension light
Rider West top rack brake flasher
Rider West reflective tape kit
Kisan vectraLight license plate cover with sequential turn signal/brake flasher
Remus carbon fibre Revolution exhaust system with stainles steel headers
M series logo on a rear wheel center lug cover

Yeah $6K in accessories ought to do it.

Reckon I can get $15K for it with extended warranty to March 2011?

[Ted Shred]

Yeah $6K in accessories ought to do it


WOW:eek: You could buy a whole used Ducati for that!!:p :D

[RaffyK]

More like I can buy a brand new Monster with what I have in accessories on the LT. I just did a quick total...:(

[gulfxray]

But Raffy, would you enjoy it as much?

Besides, when the Finance Chairman says I am spending to much, I can say "Look at this list one of the guys in CA has added to his bike - I just want to add fill in the blank ..." ....;)

If that doesn't work, I play my trump card - safety ....

Happy Thanksgiving!

[WPNorton]

O..M..G RAffy....I'm not sure the lottery would even get me close! :eek: Not Sure if even Billy can touch that either (but close)? Your still the man! After deciding that I couldn't live without a new stereo system for my truck.....The SO pretty much clipped my Farkle buying Wings for awhile! To many hobbies..and..to little bank account! Life's ruff! :o

[amarider]

Yes Wayne it's a BlueSea fuse box. I have two! One in the nose cowling and one under the rider seat.

I was just funning with ya.

Let's see what we have on mine...2004 with 11,600 miles...

X-Pel headlight lens protector
Hi and low HID
Hella Micro DE HID auxiliary lights
Motolights with ambers
Front turn signals converted to running lights/turn signals
BugGuard for Beemers bug screens - silver color
J-Peg XL with BMW roundels
Bikescreen windshield - minor tint
BMR Co-pilot shelf
Valentine 1
GPS on lockable touratech mount
Sat radio
Phoenix switches
Trick Stick Reservoir covers for brake and clutch with RAM 1" ball
BMW cup holder
ICOM 2-way radio
ZTechnik carbon fibre look radio surround
Baehr comm unit
Rick Mayer seats covered in leather- rider, passenger and passenger backrest
Leather Bakup backrest
ZTechnik armrests
BMW adjustable passenger floorboards (chrome)
BMW saddlebag roundels
Rider West saddlebag reflector conversion kit
Rider West saddlebag interior/extension light
Rider West top rack brake flasher
Rider West reflective tape kit
Kisan vectraLight license plate cover with sequential turn signal/brake flasher
Remus carbon fibre Revolution exhaust system with stainles steel headers
M series logo on a rear wheel center lug cover

Yeah $6K in accessories ought to do it.

Reckon I can get $15K for it with extended warranty to March 2011?


Well you got me thinking of what I have been able to put on my RT this last year...

HID low beam
Hyper white H3 high beam - to match HID color
Hella FF 200's narrow beams with Hyper white H'3s to match HID color
RCB light bar for FF 200's
Ion H3 amber bulbs for the fog lights
Clear lense alternatives - turn signal lenses
Running lights front turnsignal kit
Signal Dynamics light bar - running and brake
Signal Dynamics dual bar license plate frame - running and brake
Reflective kits for all system cases
Blue reflectors - 4 - for under license
Marsee tank Bag with water bladder
Sparky Pegs - footrests
Dual Deer whistles
Cee Bailey + 41/2 flip shield tinted
33 liter rear system case
RCB shelf system
Street Pilot III
Digital Temp/volt meter with Ice warning
Pyle Marine stereo with remote on Ram Mount
JVC sirus unit on ram mount
Icon GMRS two way
Valve cover protectors
Gerbings Heat Controller
Powered FM hideaway antenna
Rhinewest chip
Throttlerocker
Throttlemiester bar ends
Drive shaft collar nut Cover
M series logo on Dash
BMW roundel on Dash
Master power switch - for all accessories
Rick Mayer Saddle
Angel Bell -thanks Grif
Trickstick ram covers - removed
Remus carbon fibre Revolution exhaust system - removed

I don't even want to think about the price tag :eek:


Many of these items bought from Raffy :D