Hab eine bmw r1200gs adv can bus
HEX ezCAN BMW CAN Bus Interface Plug-In - ADV Designs The correct answer is to avoid taking power from the CAN Bus. The computer is programmed for certain limits on current draw, so you're best to install a relay and taking power from the battery through a fuse.
Battery Tending and the CAN bus.: Adventure Rider Despite this I wish to add caliper mounted motolights to my bike and my local BMW dealer has advised me that it is a 3 to 4 hours install by their techs. This is due to the can bus system. The "how-to's" I've seen here and at advrider make installing lights appear to be not too complicated. My question is who's right?.
Wiring lights into the GS can-bus system - R1200GS Forum
The optional ABS controller, Alarm module, and tire pressure modules are also attached to the CAN bus. As you noted Lights, switches, and sensors are direct connected to one of the various controllers and have nothing to do with the CAN bus.How to connect aux brake lights to canbus wiring - R1200GS Forum Together, CAN bus technology and the BMW Motorrad Single Wire System represent a data network concept that requires just one single data line. This line connects various control units and can be compared to stops along a bus route (which is where the name "bus" technology comes from) - allowing permanent access to all data in the system.