Why are there wires in the seat?

[Brunswick]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I did a search and couldn't find it. I was looking around under my seat (2009 RS/GS) today looking for my rear brake wires and noticed that there are two different sets of wires going in/out of the seat. Why on earth are they there? It's not like the seat is heated, or has an airbag sensor. :dontknow:

 

[altonk]

Passenger onboard switch changes the abs braking map

 

[boborgera]

Passenger onboard switch changes the abs braking map

:agree: :thumbup:

 

[AMTJIM]

I don't know if there is an eliminator out there for this, but it does have to remain connected. Just keep it in mind if you change your spyder to any aftermarket or custom seating. Bungie cords, tie downs, cago straps, etc used for snugging down cargo in the passenger seat may trigger the effect. The cargo may be light, but the tension pulling down to the seat simulates weight.

 

[altonk]

I have the Arizona ice tea lid mod on mine. The babe on board map is always active. I like the braking for my setup

 

[Slybird]

I believe the wires have something to do with the passenger ejection system.

 

[Atonic]

Also the seat release.

 

[NancysToy]

Cattle prod.

 

[Phil]

Cattle prod.

:roflblack::roflblack::2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[Bob Denman]

This is a tough crowd that likes to ryde solo I guess... :shocked:

 

[arntufun]

I thought the wires were there to hook-up a vibration device to fool my wife into thinking the Spyder is a Harley. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Boy, I still have alot to learn.

 

[arntufun]

You sure do.........

I knew you would chime in on that comment !!!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Brunswick]

I don't know if there is an eliminator out there for this, but it does have to remain connected. Just keep it in mind if you change your spyder to any aftermarket or custom seating. Bungie cords, tie downs, cago straps, etc used for snugging down cargo in the passenger seat may trigger the effect. The cargo may be light, but the tension pulling down to the seat simulates weight.

OK, thanks all. This makes me wonder: The one thing I don't like about riding the Y is the seat position. I find it most comfortable to sit back a little, so my but is right on the hump that separates the front/rear of the seat. I've thought about getting the seat re-upholstered to take out that bump, but that's another story. However, I wonder if by sitting far back I'm triggering the sensor and messing up the ABS map? :dontknow:

 

[altonk]

It's in the center of the passenger seat shouldn't be a problem

 

[dave711]

I told my wife it was an overweight passenger sensor...:clap: She didn't think it was that funny.

 

[AMTJIM]

Yeah, I have a solo seat. The sensor will set off VSS if removed. Mine is nothing but the wires and sensor, curled up and tucked away. Most of the surrounding plastic and spring loaded disc is removed.

OK, thanks all. This makes me wonder: The one thing I don't like about riding the Y is the seat position. I find it most comfortable to sit back a little, so my but is right on the hump that separates the front/rear of the seat. I've thought about getting the seat re-upholstered to take out that bump, but that's another story. However, I wonder if by sitting far back I'm triggering the sensor and messing up the ABS map? :dontknow:

 

[mike3069]

Passenger onboard switch changes the abs braking map

I have the Arizona ice tea lid mod on mine. The babe on board map is always active. I like the braking for my setup

After some experimenting, I decided that the passenger seat switch affects not only the abs but also and more importantly changes the way the nanny reacts to yaw (body roll). When the switch is depressed the computer becomes LESS sensitive to the amount of yaw (body roll).

Altonk's above mentioned mod is a way to put pressure on the switch constantly so the nanny doesn't kick in as quickly, i.e. more body roll is acceptable to the nanny. This allows a bit more aggressive cornering (before nanny intervention) than without the switch depressed.

Try it. It works.

 

[altonk]

You got it.
It adds about an average passenger's weight to the dynamics model it uses for braking and stability control. Most of that weight is pushing on the back wheel.