Headlamp/sidelight switch
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:58 pm
It's not in the least bit important but I'd be interested to know . . . .
Was it legislation somewhere, or what, that made BMW omit the R1100s combination light switch next to the twistgrip - somewhere around 2001?
You know, the one that makes it necessary to use the starter motor when there's already a substantial load on the battery from the lights which are turned on automatically with the ignition.
It's not that I'd ride without lights, nor would never need a reminder to put the lights on when moving off but, for me, an audible or visual warning would be preferable- as for the seat belt in your car (a BMW anyway).
For example, when my engine is ticking over in the garage to warm up (or down) or even when I'm riding without lights somewhere by my own deliberate choice. There are such places. Examples?
Was it legislation somewhere, or what, that made BMW omit the R1100s combination light switch next to the twistgrip - somewhere around 2001?
You know, the one that makes it necessary to use the starter motor when there's already a substantial load on the battery from the lights which are turned on automatically with the ignition.
It's not that I'd ride without lights, nor would never need a reminder to put the lights on when moving off but, for me, an audible or visual warning would be preferable- as for the seat belt in your car (a BMW anyway).
For example, when my engine is ticking over in the garage to warm up (or down) or even when I'm riding without lights somewhere by my own deliberate choice. There are such places. Examples?