Is there a fairly short & simple explanation of the difference in the old style wiring on cars, bikes, etc and the new(er) can-bus system?
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Read:
https://electricalconnection.com/ind...r-canbus-info/
https://electricalconnection.com/ind...not-plug-play/
The first link contains a more comprehensive description of CanBus:
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Thank you but so much for simple. All that is WAY over my head and sadly most Honda Techs I've encountered.
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kwthom This is really interesting information. Thanks. So from your comment about the brake light controller, would it be best not to add extra brake lights else the controller and the entire system could be damaged? I'm looking at a brake/running light accessory from Goldstrike.
"The lighting controller is but one example of the units that probably doesn't have a LOT of smarts - but enough to mess with the entire system - if you decided to add a lot of extra brake lights to the system, for example."
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I'm not 100% familiar with the Plug-N-Play Lighting Installation Kit they sell, required to use those Goldstrike LED's. They are tapping into the lighting circuits it seems, but it's only suitable for their products. LED lights will be low(er) current than incandescent. Ciro may have determined that it would NOT trip the lighting controller fault with the addition of a few more LED's.
Personally, if I had an '18+ bike, I might wait a bit to see if there are any reported issues before jumping into a part like that.
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kwthom Thanks again. They said they have previous experience with the CANBus on Harleys and haven't run into any issues. But I think what you say is sage advice to wait awhile and see if any issues crop up on the new Goldwing with their lights.
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The second link, Lewis gives a good example of how it works in practice.Effective 09/23/2023, re-dedicating myself to a self-imposed "social media detox" - focusing on offline social interactions and actions.
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Originally posted by Travelingman View PostThank you but so much for simple. All that is WAY over my head and sadly most Honda Techs I've encountered.
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Very true. But Computers (think) in micro amps and communicate with each other at less than 1 volt high side and .5 volt low side and that is in low milliamps. So any moisture in those comm lines(can-bus) can cause short to ground or even to each other. Some can-bus lines are twisted pair where they have so many twists in the wires for every 50mm and this is to cut down on outside interference like static electricity from the wheels turning or stereo. I use a lab scope to watch can-bus lines work. After the first computer sends out "Hi how are, you" It listens for "I am fine, here is my report" And each successive module returns "I am fine here is my report" and this continues until loss of power.(turned off)
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Originally posted by Travelingman View PostThank you but so much for simple. All that is WAY over my head and sadly most Honda Techs I've encountered.2018 Gold Wing DCT Tour in Pearl Hawkseye Blue. Goldstrike LED Trunk Light Kit, Electrical Connection Fog Light Kit, Show Chrome GT Tour Multifunction LED Cowl Light Kit, Show Chrome Isolation Fuse Block, Show Chrome Seat Bungee Tie Down Brackets, Traxxion Dynamics Suspension Decoupling Kit, Traxxion Dynamics Dip Stick Extender, Traxxion Dynamics Steering Lock Pin, Traxxion Dynamics Kick Stand Pad, Slip Streamer Clear Wraparound Touring Windshield, Utopia Driver Backrest, Show Chrome Marker Lights, WingStuff and Saddlemen Luggage Bags, Traxxion Dynamics Super Seat Bolt Kit, Kisan tailBlazer and pathBlazer, Goldstrike Tie Down Brackets, Traxxion Dynamics Steering Safety Pin, Grip Puppies.
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