MotoCAN Installation for BMW R1200/1250 GS/GSA LC RANGE [LR0443]
How to install the MotoCAN R1200/1250 LC for BMW Bikes
Installation Guide
This is a step by step guide to installing the MotoCAN (Generation 1 and 2) on the BMW R1200 LC & R1250 series bikes.
The following bikes are supported by the MotoCAN R1200/1250 LC for BMW Bikes:
- R 1200 GS LC – K50
- R 1200 GS Adv LC – K51
- R 1200 RT LC – K52
- R 1200 R LC – K53
- R 1200 RS LC – K54
- R 1250 GS LC – K50
- R 1250 GS Adv LC – K51
- R 1250 RT LC – K52
- R 1250 R LC – K53
- R 1250 RS LC – K54
Check the MotoCAN product range compatability list here:
https://www.lonerider-motorcycle.com/pages/motocan-compatibility
STEP 1:
Install your MotoCAN on the Motorcycle
LOCATE YOUR BIKE'S BATTERY AND RDC CONNECTOR
The R1250GSA RDC connector is underneath the pillion seat.
Look towards the front of the bike, on the left side, hidden under the cowling, you will find the RDC connector.
If your motorcycle is equipped with an ABS lean-angle sensor. Do not connect the MotoCAN to the lean angle sensor, or the lean angle sensor plug.
The Battery location is under the trim pannel below the front seat
The R 1250 GSA RDC connector is underneath the pillion seat.
Look towards the front of the bike, on the left side, hidden under the cowling, you will find the RDC connector.
If your motorcycle is equipped with and ABS lean-angle sensor. Do not connect the MotoCAN to the lean angle sensor, or the lean angle sensor plug.
The Battery location is under the trim pannel below the front seat
STEP 2:
INSTALL THE MotoCAN UNDER THE SEAT
You can secure the MotoCAN with the velcro strips provided after the accessories have been plugged in.
STEP 3:
ROUTE AND CONNECT THE BATTERY WIRES
The battery is located under the rider’s seat, just behind the fuel tank under the trim pannel. Route both the MotoCAN power supply cables to the battery. Disconnect the battery wiring harness terminals from the battery and connect the MotoCAN wires to the battery before re-connecting the factory wires.
IMPORTANT NOTE: First, unplug the battery negative wire and only attach it at the end again. This is good practice whenever you work on your bike’s electronics.
STEP 4:
PLUG THE MOTOCAN INTO THE CAN-BUS
- Start by unplugging the CAN-Bus connector from the RDC control unit if it is not yet unplugged.
- Plug the MotoCAN into the CAN-Bus connector – inline.
- The MotoCAN has two CAN-Bus connectors, one male and one female.
- Plug the male connector into the CAN-Bus connector, with the female connector going into the RDC control unit.
- Start by unplugging the cap from the RDC – CAN-Bus connector.
- Plug the Male MotoCAN into the CAN-Bus connector – inline.
- Replace the cap on the female MotoCAN terminal.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Both the male and female MotoCAN CAN-Bus terminals must be connected correctly. Do not connect to any other component or to any other part of the motorcycle’s wiring harness. If you do, the ezCAN will not function.
STEP 5:
CONNECT Motorcycle Lights to the White Channel
ADD OTHER ACCESSORIES USING COLOUR CODING
The MotoCAN kit includes four two stub connectors (Orange) with male connection terminals. The stub connectors are made up of the following types:
- 3x MT 3-Pin Blanking Plugs (to attach other accessories)
- 1x Micro USB Dust Cover
- 3x MT 3-Pin Male Connector Stub Set
- 3x MT 3-Pin Rubber Plugs
- 20x Zip Ties
If your auxiliary lights have three wires change the two-wire stub connector into a three-wire see the image below. If your auxiliary lights have two wires use the two-wire stub connectors for accessories that have power and ground wires only.
If you are not going to use one or more of the circuit functions it is recommended that you install a blanking plug over the unused output. The MotoCAN product contains three blanking plugs.
Insert blanking seal to use as a two-wire stub connector
Insert terminal wire to use as a three-wire stub connector
Connect the terminals of the high-power stub connectors to the correct female terminals on the MotoCAN.
Connect the spotlight’s ground wire to the ground wire of the stub connector.
If you are installing spotlights equipped with a third wire for light-intensity control, connect the spotlight control wire to the control wire of the stub connector. If the spotlight only has two wires, use the two wire stub connectors.
If you received four different coloured wires, please note the colour-coding on the output wires must match the colours in the output configuration you select from the MotoCAN circuit function software. Red to red, yellow to yellow, etc. Black wire is Battery Negative and the Red, Blue,Yellow and White are the Positive Supply.
STEP 6:
DOWNLOAD, INSTALL & CONFIGURE THE SOFTWARE
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE
Please download the 'Quick Start Manual PDF' from the software page for the most up-to-date and comprehensive installation and configuration information.
STEP 7:
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION
Complete the installation by:
- Ensuring all cables and cable harnesses are secure and that the MotoCAN has a snug, secure place to rest (use the provided cable ties where required)
- Replacing the parts and screws that were removed in Step 2 (in the reverse order)
- Finally, give your installation a final inspection and a final test.
Well done! Now finish that beer whilst you read the important information in the User Manual on how to set the brightness of your lights using your bike’s handlebar controls. Did you know you can also toggle your accessory lights on and off using your handlebar controls?
STEP 8:
TEST THE INSTALLATION
Most newly installed accessories can be tested simply with the ignition “ON”, but some brake functions will require the bike to be in motion and traveling above a certain speed. For example, emergency braking requires deceleration of more than 21km/h/s (kilometres per hour per second).
SAFETY NOTICE: Test and check your installations and accessories in a safe, controlled environment. Caution is advised at all times. Extra vigilance is required when testing new features or accessories. You do so at your own risk.
DISCLAIMER: The MotoCAN is not liable for any injury or damage howsoever caused and all products and services are used at your own risk.
[SKU: LR-EZL-002- PN.: LR0443]
DATE: 23OCT2024