dummy switch next to esa

[mwood7800]

there is a covered switch to the right of my esa switch, thought I could use it for something else, anyone have any info on it, thanks Mike

[vfrman]

What year is your bike?

[BeemerLover]

It is the switch place for the BMW "Injury Avoidance System" (IAS) which was a $10,000 upgrade that was withdrawn from service shortly after the 1200 series of bikes were introduced. It was a 2 part system. The switch was wired to the driver's seat that had a C4 charge on its underside which, when activated, sent the rider free of the bike. the second part was a riding suit that blew up like the Michelin man to ensure a soft landing. The system was tested by a cadre of iron butt riders but in practice those with softer butts suffered as a result of its use. When initialized, the soft butt riders experienced bloody contusions and burns which were unaccessable to paramedics because of the inflated riders suit. When confronted with the problems encountered with the IAS BMW responded that BMW engineering was second to none and that the IAS was a normal progression of safety features that only a company like BMW was able to offer. When pressed for details in a news conference a BMW spokesman indicated (off the record) that "I am sure you understand that BMW knows best what the motorcycling public needs and wants." Instead of recalling the IAS system BMW merely stopped producing it.

 

(Grin)

 

 

[bmurphypdx]

Check out this thread:

Extra Hidden Switch

 

Not sure if that is what you are talking about.

 

The OP molded buttons for the unused switch under the switch cover. I'm using it for a PTT switch and it works very well.

[roundy]

Its for the radio kit I believe...

[mwood7800]

bike is a 05

[BerndM]

I also have an 05 and the only thing next to (the right side) of the ESA switch is the control for the stereo volume and tuning.

 

[ollka]

It is the switch place for the BMW "Injury Avoidance System" (IAS) which was a $10,000 upgrade that was withdrawn from service shortly after the 1200 series of bikes were introduced. It was a 2 part system. The switch was wired to the driver's seat that had a C4 charge on its underside which, when activated, sent the rider free of the bike. the second part was a riding suit that blew up like the Michelin man to ensure a soft landing. The system was tested by a cadre of iron butt riders but in practice those with softer butts suffered as a result of its use. When initialized, the soft butt riders experienced bloody contusions and burns which were unaccessable to paramedics because of the inflated riders suit. When confronted with the problems encountered with the IAS BMW responded that BMW engineering was second to none and that the IAS was a normal progression of safety features that only a company like BMW was able to offer. When pressed for details in a news conference a BMW spokesman indicated (off the record) that "I am sure you understand that BMW knows best what the motorcycling public needs and wants." Instead of recalling the IAS system BMW merely stopped producing it.

 

(Grin)

 

 

Damn, my display got coffee spray all over it - just hilarious!

[BarOne]

Now that there is funny and clever. I started searching flea bay and craig's list for an old one!