Battery powered IU unit

[GuiNNeSS]

I posted this in the Ducati thread, but thought it might help other bikers here too. Pouch, battery holder and switches are readily available, entire mod costs no more than 30 minutes and $10.

 

Batteries are connected in series. 8 X 1.5volts = 12volts. An AA battery should have roughly 50% more juice than AAA batteries. Rechargable batteries might work, but at 1.2volts each, voltage might be alittle too low.

 

The battery packs are stacked back to back, and fits into where the plastic cover used to be. Cover can be removed by pushing the two metal pins out. I installed a switch to turn it off after use so the battery does not drain.

 

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[starats]

Careful of loose wires. in case get disconnected while going through gate.

awesome hands on idea. love it =)

[GuiNNeSS]

There are no loose wires, all connections are soldered and heat-shrink sleeved. IU unit fits in waistpouches much better than on handlebars.

[Non Stop Racing]

nice setup bro . think urs way better than mine, use to have my iu unit on those 9v or 12v(cant rem) battery . never last long iu always spoil, esp when it contact with rain. now bike with iu alreadi, but i think ur setup is more durable. cheers..

[MC28]

Bro, ya da DIY man..

 

Anymore quiet earplugs???

[GuiNNeSS]

Hey MC28 > Yes I do actually! I have 5 pairs left, and I'm not going to use them anymore because my right ear seems deformed, and only foam earplus will seal properly.

[racingter]

I got also see some uncles bike ERP a bit funny...comes with a additonal battery compartment....

[GuiNNeSS]

If i'm not wrong, some of the older bikes run on a 6volt electrical system, thus the additional device on the IU.

[MC28]

Hey MC28 > Yes I do actually! I have 5 pairs left, and I'm not going to use them anymore because my right ear seems deformed, and only foam earplus will seal properly.

 

Nice..How muchy for all 5 pairs?? PM send

[ost28]

does doin this mod cause a warranty void to the IU unit?

:x

[EJ]

nice one neo.

 

will start working on this project tomorrow. i'll try putting in my right pannier and see whether it can be detected at IU-dependant carparks.

[EJ]

does doin this mod cause a warranty void to the IU unit?

:x

 

nah i dont think so. in case if it stops working, you can fix it back to your bike and say "i dont know? suddenly cannot work.."

[Guest motofreak]

nah i dont think so. in case if it stops working, you can fix it back to your bike and say "i dont know? suddenly cannot work.."

 

The length of the cable matters. I was once there for replacing my IU. Noticed this P Plate rider in front. The moment they see halfway through the cable its tampered (Black tape) immediately the bugger say void. The sad fella gotta buy another freaking piece of *)%^&@)(#*@& ugly grey box for $150

[DGray]

Im using the square battery instead. Just one piece enough though. Works well for me for the past 2 years. No issues.

[ost28]

nah i dont think so. in case if it stops working, you can fix it back to your bike and say "i dont know? suddenly cannot work.."

 

The length of the cable matters. I was once there for replacing my IU. Noticed this P Plate rider in front. The moment they see halfway through the cable its tampered (Black tape) immediately the bugger say void. The sad fella gotta buy another freaking piece of *)%^&@)(#*@& ugly grey box for $150

 

coz i juz replaced my faulty IU a few months ago..

 

my old IU has a chip on the corner

and the useless lousy in hands on fillipino technician in Yishun vicom whom scractched my fairing and spent 45 over mins juz to replace my IU..

he said by right my IU cannot be replaced as it has a CHIP..

 

and the chip in the corner is only about 3-4mm long and bout 1-1.3 mm wide..

with a little hole bout 0.4 mm in the middle..

furthermore i have an IU cover over my old IU..

no idea where i got the chip..

 

so it seems tat strict leh .. lil chip also warranty void ..

tampered cable also void..

and i even had tots of shortening the length of the cable

HOW AH .. I M TEMPTED TO DO THE MOD.. ARGH..

[ost28]

how bout if i dun tamper the wires and juz have addons to the ends of the wires..

it wud look awful and untidy though ..

lolz

[DGray]

Then u fold the wires til they become short. I did not cut my wires. Folded and cable tied them just in case.

[shellshox]

Hi, anyone know where I can mod the new IU unit to make it portable?

[schwein.bissen]

Hi, anyone know where I can mod the new IU unit to make it portable?

PM me ... I have a solution that uses 2 × AA batteries

[Raptor]

Some pics of the set up would be even better.

 

But nevertheless... thanks alot for sharing!!! :thumb:

[DaN zI]

can put inside the back seat and still can detect?( sportbike pillion seat..)

[lwfc]

think for erp can. but not car park

[shellshox]

PM me ... I have a solution that uses 2 × AA batteries

 

Bro, PM you alreaady....

 

Any others can help? Some guys keep telling me to go Sim Lim and buy but anyone can point to the shop name or directions? Down there look like you need engineering degree to go in, haha....

[shellshox]

Need help, any bros can help? thanks....

[Demon]

Need help, any bros can help? thanks....

 

short of revealing what exactly you need, I can only tell you to go straight to the 3rd floor. Most of the shops carry the about the same stuff.