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glider · 06-27-2008, 06:56 PM

The reed switch on the earlier bikes was a result of the cable driven unit that operated it. If you no longer turn the speedo, there's no way to jump the switch to make it cancel the lights without turning the speedo.

The newer bikes use a VSS which is an electromagnetic pickup located on the trans in a machined boss and that gives a signal to the TSM/TSSM to cancel the lights reading off the 4th gear teeth on the gear as a reference of distance to turn off the signals.

If you are opposed to canceling the lights after the turn, looks like you have run out of options unless you can find some after market unit that will do what you are trying to accomplish.

06-27-2008, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Join Date: 2007, Jun 21 Posts: 10,038 My Mood:	Re: Need your help Glider....or anyone else. The reed switch on the earlier bikes was a result of the cable driven unit that operated it. If you no longer turn the speedo, there's no way to jump the switch to make it cancel the lights without turning the speedo. The newer bikes use a VSS which is an electromagnetic pickup located on the trans in a machined boss and that gives a signal to the TSM/TSSM to cancel the lights reading off the 4th gear teeth on the gear as a reference of distance to turn off the signals. If you are opposed to canceling the lights after the turn, looks like you have run out of options unless you can find some after market unit that will do what you are trying to accomplish. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!