Bank Angle Sensor question
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
yes, they kill the ignition when the bike falls over, how they operate and reset varies - what year /model bike are you asking about?
in most cases the lights etc. should still operate.
ignition circuit/fuel pump stop.
mike
in most cases the lights etc. should still operate.
ignition circuit/fuel pump stop.
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Nov 17, 2011 at 07:57 PM.
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It's a 1996 RK. The bike went over and stopped on the engine guard but motor kept running. Had to shut it down manually. After bike was upright it started right up without cycling anything. Got me thinking about what these Bank Angle Sensors are for and how do they opetate. Sure didn't do what it's suppose to do. Anyone know why? I haven't any clue.
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It's a 1996 RK. The bike went over and stopped on the engine guard but motor kept running. Had to shut it down manually. After bike was upright it started right up without cycling anything. Got me thinking about what these Bank Angle Sensors are for and how do they opetate. Sure didn't do what it's suppose to do. Anyone know why? I haven't any clue.
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Or since the OPs bike is nearly 16 or 17 years old, did they even have a bank angle sensor back then? What year did they start using them?
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I think the sensor came in for 1999 ( twincam) the first couple of years there were problems with the mounting brackets cracking, resulting in the bike shutting down suddenly on a bump or curve...or even going straight and level.
mike
mike