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Electronic modules ... who needs that?
Without question, electronics are out of place on a JD model from 1925 or an original 1936 VLD. The electrical system has to be simple, because there are only two lamps to light up and two sparks on the spark plugs to ignite. And occasionally you have to use the horn to wake up inattentive road users. So much for the old bikes. In addition, there are mechanics who intentionally and on principle convert every Evolution engine to contact ignition.
This distrust in electronics is not justified in our opinion.
So, why electronic modules? What can these little black boxes do?
The parts came on the market in the 1990s to make the wiring of the bike easier for us screwdrivers. They take the strain off the switches and buttons on the handlebars, making it possible to use small, unobtrusive buttons for a clean look without relays having to do the switching work. After all, a standard relay is a cube with an edge length of just under 2.5 cm. Space is at a premium on a bike, especially a custom bike, where want to hide all the ugly parts it takes to work under covers.
Modules organize and centralize the electrical functions.
It's like a tablet or smartphone. And if a fault should ever occur, it is found much more quickly in a well-organized wiring system. Speaking of errors: W&W was one of the first providers of such boxes. Over the decades, the number of complaints about box failures has been in the range of a tenth of a millimeter. The modules are encapsulated to be water and vibration resistant, there are no moving parts as in relays, and the manufacturers have invested a great deal of knowledge and expertise in the design of the circuit boards. Axel Joost, Kellermann, Motorrad-Design, motogadget, TLT, they all know what they are doing and are good at it. Item.
Do I need electronics expertise to install and connect an electronics module?
No. You don't need to have had an A+ in physics (for the Swiss: a 6). What we can say from our own experience: take care when laying and connecting wires. And read the manual. You can find them online in our store before you buy. And you will always find a wiring diagram. That's all you need. The manufacturer has invested the expertise to provide you with a ready-to-use product, so to speak.
Have any questions?
Our service team will be glad to help out: Mondays - Thursdays 08:00-17:00 CET, Fridays 08:00-16:00 CET, Phone: +49 / 931 250 61 16, eMail: service@wwag.com