na1g Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Got a brand new R12RT and want to hookup my Escort radar detector. I first thought that simply plugging into the accessory socket on the fairing would be simple, and the manual says the socket power shuts down shortly after the ignition is switched off. Indeed it does, but not quite. My multimeter reads about 1VDC. So anything left plugged in there will continue to draw some current. I need a true, switched circuit instead. So now I'm thining the parking light wire, easily (?) accessed where the bulb is located. I'm assuming this circuit will indeed go to zero when shut down. But will my Escort confuse the CANBUS system? It doesn't draw much current but does fluctuate when the beeper goes off. Will the CANBUS think something is amiss? (I miss the simple wiring of all my previous bikes. Even I could understand it.) pete Link to comment
LPOL Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Consider a Centech AP-2? Switched power that really turns OFF. http://www.excelcyclewerkes.com/images/R12RT-Centech.pdf Link to comment
GRB60 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I sugggest the Centech or a Fuzeblock to run your add-on electrical devices. Link to comment
ChrisSkor Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I just ordered the CENTECH AP-2 and Canbus fuse relay. I'm planning to mount it under by seat near the bettery. What wire exactly should I use for the "bike on" relay? Thanks, Chris Link to comment
LPOL Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 http://www.excelcyclewerkes.com/images/R12RT-Centech.pdf See the paragraph in the picture...upper right. I think ACTUAL INSTRUCTIONS accompany the kit, as well. Link to comment
GRB60 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I used 12 gauge from the battery to the fuse block with a 30 amp fuse inline. The trigger wire should be fine with 18 gauge. Link to comment
ChrisSkor Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Excel Cycle Werkes looks like a great product. The photo showing mounting on R120012 is great help. When I searched AMAZON, all I found for supplier was Centech. For the same price I would have ordered from CycleWerkes instead of directly from Centech and Centech doesn't include mounting hardware. Oh well, duct tape and cable ties should fix that. Thanks for great help on this forum. Link to comment
lkchris Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 The battery powered Escort (Solo) works just fine and is SO much more convenient. Link to comment
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