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Started by pago cruiser, Sat 03, Nov 2018, 13:53:46

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pago cruiser

The wireless remote on my Valk needed to be re-synched.
Went to their site, got the directions, synched the remote to the receiver, no problem.

But in reading the directions, it appears they now want the receiver in the liner?  I have installed a couple of the wireless versions, and put the receiver under the seat, just like the wired versions.  Been working fine.

Tried calling them (they have been known to work on Saturdays), but no answer.  Sent them an email, but I am leaving on a trip early Monday for the week.

Anybody dealt with this issue?  It would appear having the receiver in the liner would minimize the distance from the controller; but I'm not I'm comfortable in having it 1/4" away from my skin whenever it is functioning either. :-\

Just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you

pago cruiser

For some closure on this:
Got an answer yesterday; good to know they still answer emails on weekends.  In general a great company to deal with.
 
Bottom line, although the wired version has the receiver module under the seat, with the wired, they strongly recommend it be in the vest pocket.

Reasons include:
1) heat from the bike can cause wiring or the rubber on the cover to fail,
2) unless it is wired through a "ignition-only" on switch, it always draws some power, and
3) some folks (knuckleheads, I assume) have damaged the receiver module by an interference with the seat.  :roll:

If you have a few bikes you use with electrics, the wired is definitely the way to go; you just plug into a single power lead, and the vest and gloves are always connected to and powered by the receiver in your pocket.

However, if you have both wired and wireless electric controls, switching from bike to bike would require unplugging the vest/gloves from the receiver in the vest pocket, and plugging into the connections on the bike. Not hard, but a bit more hassle EVERY TIME you switch.

Bottom line, it appears to work either way. Their recommendations for "in the vest" are definitely easier with multiple bikes; but also appear to be intended to ward off warranty claims from knuckleheads...
Just because you are not paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you