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Offline 1977_cb550k

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Is this a pepper shaker?!
« on: September 03, 2023, 07:12:28 PM »
Trying to work out what the hell this part is behind my headlight?! (image for reference)
Looks like a pepper shaker or small speaker  :o

I seem to recall someone mentioning a speed alert sounder? Any know? Just curious. I can't find it on CMSNL parts list.
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Offline kaptainkid1

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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2023, 07:17:20 PM »
It's a Turn signal beeper. It makes a beeping sound with the turn signal is on. It reminds you to turn it off after the turn.

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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2023, 07:18:26 PM »
I think it's the indicator beeper - I didn't bother getting one when I built my 550.
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2023, 07:28:20 PM »
OK, I think that explains what the 3 unconnected wires are in my headlight....! Must be an annoying sound so the PO disconnected it  :D
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2023, 11:37:33 PM »
In UK we were required to disconnect it at pdi as it sounded too much like our audible pedestrian crossings and was considered a hazard for blind people
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2023, 01:54:00 AM »
Quote from: 1977_cb550k on September 03, 2023, 07:28:20 PM
OK, I think that explains what the 3 unconnected wires are in my headlight....! Must be an annoying sound so the PO disconnected it  :D
There are 2 wires for it.
Many were disconnected in the 70s as they were a very annoying sound. Think Screeching......
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2023, 01:54:25 AM »
Quote from: jonda500 on September 03, 2023, 07:18:26 PM
I think it's the indicator beeper - I didn't bother getting one when I built my 550.
John
Most of owners who had a buzzer, disconnected it. I have used it a couple of years for an acoustic alarm together with the oil press idiot light. Best option would be to have it alarm you, when the sidestand is still down.
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2023, 02:50:27 AM »
That’s a good idea Delta! I wouldn’t know how to rig that up though….have left the stand down once or twice. It’s bloody dangerous.
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2023, 03:10:03 AM »
Quote from: 1977_cb550k on September 04, 2023, 02:50:27 AM
That’s a good idea Delta! I wouldn’t know how to rig that up though….have left the stand down once or twice. It’s bloody dangerous.
I many, many times. I once had a switch fastened, a little cylinder filled with mercury, which in vertical position had continuity. It didn't live long, a month or so later the mercury had leaked into nature. :-[  Must have been a Chinese product.
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2023, 03:18:12 AM »
You could look for an aftermarket side stand sensor. They usually have a magnet inside, depending on the location of the magnet you get continuity or not.
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2023, 05:13:45 AM »
Our KLR650’s have the side stand safety switch. It shuts the bike down if you put it in gear before lifting the stand. Excellent safety feature!
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Re: Is this a pepper shaker?!
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2023, 09:00:39 PM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on September 04, 2023, 05:13:45 AM
Our KLR650’s have the side stand safety switch. It shuts the bike down if you put it in gear before lifting the stand. Excellent safety feature!
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Ducati has the same feature. Nice safety device, Larry
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