Need Help Adding 2 front indicators to a R18 Classic (2023)

[Pas@l]

I would need your help to inox how to connect two additional front indicators without causing any faults or malfunctions on the CAN bus.

Originally, the R18 Classic is equipped with two front indicators mounted on the same bracket as the two auxiliary lights.

After replacing the original handlebars for a Beachbar last year, this year I bought two front indicators of R18 Pure, which I installed on the existing mounting points under the front brake and clutch levers.

The Beachbar handlebar (wider than the original) was sold to me complete with two longer BMW wiring harnesses (to replace the original ones, which were too short).

These two harnesses are indeed equipped with the connectors to connect my two additional front indicators.

However, I will need two adapter cables to split the connectors on the main CAN bus harness located under the fuel tank.

Has anyone ever done that ?
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[Pas@l]

Is there a Y-splitter kit to double the connectors on the main CAN bus harness? If not, does anyone know the part numbers for the male and female connectors on the front turn signals?

Also, is there a risk of causing faults or malfunctions in the CAN bus system? And how can I avoid any problems?

Note: A month ago, I contacted ExInnovate, which offers CAN bus extension/connection kits compatible with BMW. But I didn't get a solution for connecting my two extra turn signals.

 

[Petrus]

Hex has an ezCAN for the R18 which solves this.
You plug it in the alarm connector, connect the accessory indicators to the ezCAN. With the downloaded software it is a doddle to instruct the CANbus.
It really is a solution. Ok, not cheap but effing up the CANbus is

 

[Pas@l]

Here is the answer of HEXezcan support team

 

[Petrus]

Here is the answer of HEXezcan support team

Perfectly clear imo.
I used that same ezCAN.

 

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Can Bus for Dummiers Pod Cast
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[Petrus]

Obviously it is not CANbus but not understanding the technology.
I figured it out without too much head ache.
It is however a very far cry from wiring mods. half a c. ago.

Same thing the equipment/tools needed.
I needed to learn the tech., aquire the HEX ezCAN, download the software etc.
Mind you it was fun and satisfying but all in all cost me 250€ and study time móre.
Stíll needed connector/pins, wiring, tape and my trusty electrical pliers.

And yes I already understood the simplicity of the principle befóre getting on it.

 

[Pas@l]

So, the modifications to my R18 Classic are finished :

• As originally planned, I added two extra front indicators to my Beachbar.
• Plus, I added a second horn. It is mounted on the fork. It's a HELLA S70 series horn.
• Everything is connected to a HEX_EzCAN plug.

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Happy riding everyone in the spring sunshine! Pas@l