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bricktherapy
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 Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:36 pm Post subject: Sensor device on fairing |
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There is a small built in light sensor on my K1100LT fairing near the right side mirror. Can anyone tell me what this is for? Thx
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Scott_Anderson
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It could be a couple of things.
1. could be a light sensor for a headlamp modulator.
2. could be some kind of a indicator for an alarm system.
3. could be an indicator for an on-board battery tender of some kind.
Have you traced the wires anywhere?
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bricktherapy
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Thank you ...I have not figured out how to upload pictures which would help I'm sure...
I was thinking it might regulate the instrument lighting to come on at dusk
I'll ask around at my BMW shop. Having a great time with my "new" K1100LT...previously I rode a Harley Superglide...and most recently I just restored a 1982 Yamaha SECA 550. This is my firs BMW motorcycle and I like the extreme technology in this machine for its time.
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Scott_Anderson
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| Quote: | | I was thinking it might regulate the instrument lighting to come on at dusk |
I'll just about guarantee you that it's not BMW issued, and if you have a BMW shop that actually knows anything about the "K" series bike you are in a minority.
A lot of mechanics that actually knew about and worked on the older K bikes have retired or moved on to open their own shops.
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
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