Can anyone tell me what this is?

[Wiredux]

I was looking under the my set and it looks as if there are wires running into the seat. I have been looking in the service manual and don't see them. Can anyone tell me what this is?wire.JPG Image is upside down.

[Bob Denman]

Good question!
That is actually hooked to a sensor that figures out if you've got a passenger onboard with you. It will then adjust the front to rear brake bias to account for the differneces in weight distribution on the bike.

[shelbydave]

There's a switch on the seat to detect if a passenger is on your spyder. I'm not sure what for, but I think it changes the performance, or behavior with an extra body onboard.

[shelbydave]

Good question!
That is actually hooked to a sensor that figures out if you've got a passenger onboard with you. It will then adjust the front to rear brake bias to account for the differneces in weight distribution on the bike.

huh... Now I know exactly what it does..

[Wiredux]

is this new to the 2012's? I did not see it in the service manual. hmmmmmm

Is this sensor only for breaks or does it have something to do with the gears as well?

[Bob Denman]

I know that my 2010 RT has it...
It only affects how the braking forces are doled out.

[mooneych]

It ZAPS you if you go too fast!!

[Firefly]

is this new to the 2012's? I did not see it in the service manual. hmmmmmm

Is this sensor only for breaks or does it have something to do with the gears as well?

It's been on every spyder ever built.

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[Wiredux]

It ZAPS you if you go too fast!!

I was hoping it was wires for an ejection seat if my passenger got out of hand while ryding.

[vrodrjs]

I was hoping it was wires for an ejection seat if my passenger got out of hand while ryding.

That is exactly what I told my wife it was for.
She said, "No it isn't."
I said, "Just try me."

[Spyder Monkey]

So do you have to install this sensor in your Corbin if you buy an aftermarket seat? Or do you just leave it open?

David

[Bob Denman]

Good question, David!
Do we have any "Corbinites" in the house tonight??

[Arr MiHardies]

So do you have to install this sensor in your Corbin if you buy an aftermarket seat? Or do you just leave it open?

David

My Corbin has the passenger sensor on it.

[DR Buck]

So do you have to install this sensor in your Corbin if you buy an aftermarket seat? Or do you just leave it open?

David

Yes. My Corbin was made with a space to install the switch. Corbin's instructions also detail the installation.

[MarkLawson]

Actually, it for an optional probe that when 'installed' properly measures the passengers 'pucker' and makes corresponding adjustments to the performance of the nanny...

[ARtraveler]

Information above correct. On all spyders, passenger weight sensor, had to take it off the seat and install on Corbin for 2008 model. I believe the set up on the 2010 Corbin was plug and play.

[d.o.spyder-rts]

That is exactly what I told my wife it was for.
She said, "No it isn't."
I said, "Just try me."

Dale

[Grandpa Spyder]

I was told it has to do with adjusting rear shock when passenger is onboard. it works with my Ultimate seat as well.

[NancysToy]

I was told it has to do with adjusting rear shock when passenger is onboard. it works with my Ultimate seat as well.

It does not adjust the rear shock. It adjusts the braking bias and other VSS parameters when carrying a passenger.

[mike3069]

It does not adjust the rear shock. It adjusts the braking bias and other VSS parameters when carrying a passenger.

One of the "other parameters" adjusted is the sensitivity of the yaw sensor that controls the degrees of body roll allowed before the nanny kicks in when cornering, i.e. when the switch is activated by a passenger, more degrees of body roll are required to trigger the nanny.

[Bob Denman]

Actually, it for an optional probe that when 'installed' properly measures the passengers 'pucker' and makes corresponding adjustments to the performance of the nanny...

I like how you think!