In a message dated 2/7/01 10:01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< I am not a wizard to the goings on of the GTS electrical stuff. I bet
you should consider the fact that if power is turned off to the computer that
it might be like some cars. That is it will default to a burned in factory
settings and lose it's learned operating memory. That will make the bike run
with less than ideal performance until it has re learned better settings.
Maybe it does this maybe not. >>>
SNIP
No, it does not. The ECU on the GTS is not that sophisticated,
electronically. It reacts to changes it detects through its various sensors,
but does this actively and does not store the information. If conditions or
input changes, it reacts. It doesn't loose anything because nothing is stored
along the lines of a custom program.
<<<<<<< Not only that trying to find out what the current draw is when turned
off. It maybe so low that one should not worry about the drain on the
battery if that's what you are worried about. >>>>>>>>>>
SNIP
There is going to be a small amount of key off amp draw on the battery. This
is necessary to keep the clock memory present. It should be less than 0.1
amps. This will eventually drag a battery down enough to kill it. However, a
good battery in good condition should be able to take that low of an amp draw
for several weeks without creating a problem.
<<<<<< A hidden turn off switch that would deter a bike being stolen if the
switch was tampered with would be neat. I hope that maybe somebody would
also know. However it might be advisable that this information be sent
directly to those that really want to know so as no secrets gets out to those
that are just hanging around to hack in. >>
SNIP
Remember that the GTS has a built in theft deterrent system that is in the
key switch. It is designed and the ECU programmed that it must recieve two
powerup signals from the key switch in the correct order in a very specific
amount of time. The time frame I am guessing is milli seconds. Therefore, IF
someone cut the wires to the key switch, it is virtually impossible for them
to cross the wires and get the bike going. If the ECU does not recieve those
signals in the order or time frame it is supposed to, the fuel injection is
shut off and the bike will not start. In fact, if the key switch gets worn
too badly, it can actually cause the bike not to start. Ask Hugh H about this
one......
