1290 miles - tip-over switch troubles
I had to cut the battery box away to install my new rear shock, and in so doing I moved what seemed to be a relay that was attached to the front of the battery box via a rubber mount. I zip-tied the offending electrical business to the frame.
Bad plan.
The electrical bit is actually a tip-over sensor consisting of a small circuit board held vertically with a pivoting magnet that moves as the bike leans. Seems when the bike falls on its side, the magnet moves, and the fuel injection system cuts fuel: killing the bike. No bueno. Especially when you, like me, orient the sensor longitudinally instead of laterally and the bike cuts out when you brake hard or go downhill. Heh.
I disabled the sensor with a little silicone to prevent the magnet from pivoting. The sensor can lie in any orientation now. The bike works properly, and I don’t have to worry that it will cut fuel in a tank-slapper, or any other unforeseen but recoverable track situation.
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March 12th, 2006 00:38
When you carved out your battery box, how did you get the battery to fit under the seat? I’ve done the same installing a GSXR shock on my SV650 and now the battery rides too high to put the seat back on.
thanks, Phil
March 12th, 2006 21:28
The battery didn’t leave ANY room after the shock installation. I removed the gray foam block from the underside of the seat (the one that rests against the battery) and I was able to get the seat on. I hadto apply some pressure to the seat to start the bolts, and the seat is defintely resting on the battery now. I will be using a smaller battery soon.