583 Tilt switch

Chaz · 21-Jan-2009, 00:22

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Originally Posted by vespa

Actually, I had a spill during the TD at Snett before the races and the engine was running horizontal for less than 20 seconds at idle revs. The engine started to loose power progressively during the races. Opened the engine and the big end bush of the front rod was loose and worn out to copper. Veery lucky I didn't blow the engine!

The only explanation is the 20 seconds horizontal. So Chaz, let me know if you find a suitable switch please.

Got the switch looking at the best way to wire it Alex.

skidlids · 21-Jan-2009, 00:33

Chaz does the switch make (Close) or break (open) when it is tilted over

Chaz · 21-Jan-2009, 00:44

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Originally Posted by skidlids

Chaz does the switch make (Close) or break (open) when it is tilted over

It breaks on tilt.

skidlids · 21-Jan-2009, 01:00

in that case I would wire it in on the earth side of a relay coil, so that when tilted the relay will drop out, I would then feed the power for either the fuel pump or Coils through the relay contacts so that when the relay drops out the feed is cut.
I would also fit an over ride toggle switch on the dash just in case

Steve GD · 21-Jan-2009, 10:01

How about wiring it in series with the run/cut-out switch? Would that not be the simplest way to do it?

paynep · 21-Jan-2009, 10:17

Or don't crash.................oh, it's for Jimbers isn't it !

Chaz · 21-Jan-2009, 11:06

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Originally Posted by paynep

Or don't crash.................oh, it's for Jimbers isn't it !

Harsh

skidlids · 21-Jan-2009, 11:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve GD

How about wiring it in series with the run/cut-out switch? Would that not be the simplest way to do it?

The reason I wouldn't do it direct like that is that circuits like the Ignition can draw 7 to 10 amps and unless you know what the tilt switch is rated at may not be a good idea, if its anything like the one on my TL1000S it will not be designed for that sort of current as it only needs to spply an interupt signal to the ECU.
Hence my suggestion to put a relay in series and interupt the relay with the tilt switch

Chaz · 21-Jan-2009, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by skidlids

in that case I would wire it in on the earth side of a relay coil, so that when tilted the relay will drop out, I would then feed the power for either the fuel pump or Coils through the relay contacts so that when the relay drops out the feed is cut.
I would also fit an over ride toggle switch on the dash just in case

Done that today Kev all seems to work ok, Thank's.

skidlids · 21-Jan-2009, 15:15

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Originally Posted by Chaz

Done that today Kev all seems to work ok, Thank's.

Did you go with a Over ride switch or choose to do with out, as its me riding my own bikes I would go with one, but if its someone else riding my bike I may choose to do without

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21-Jan-2009, 00:33	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club Chaz does the switch make (Close) or break (open) when it is tilted over Checkout the Desmo Due Paddock on Facebook Reply

21-Jan-2009, 10:01	#5
Steve GD Registered Forum User GTL Posts: 431 Join Date: Sep 2007 How about wiring it in series with the run/cut-out switch? Would that not be the simplest way to do it? Reply

21-Jan-2009, 10:17	#6
paynep DSC Club Member Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,081 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Alton Mood: Wet wet wet Or don't crash.................oh, it's for Jimbers isn't it ! Paul 15th year in DD #68 and getting slower by the year 1199, SS800 & 620SSie DD racer Reply