Installing the Kisan Signal Minder Relay on R1100S
Posted by Hawktane in BMW, kisan signal minder
The Kisan Signal Minder is a great little replacement turn signal relay module that allows more freedom to control your turn signals. Mainly, it allows your turn signals to be set to auto cancel and avoid having a blinker that runs without you knowing it. In addition, you can set it to use your blinkers as running lights. You can adjust them within three different brightnesses by using a combination of pressing the hazards button and the cancel turn signal switch.
The SignalMinder performs a few functions:
- Self-Cancelling – SignalMinder can be set to cancel turn signals after 15, 30, or 45 seconds. You may optionally also connect it to your brake light, so that the signal will not cancel as long as the brake is on.
- Running Lights – SignalMinder can be set to turn all four of your turn signals on at a reduced intensity, as all-around running lights.
- Paddle Switch Canceling – Instead of having to use the cancel switch, with this relay you can simply hit the paddle switch and cancel.
These features are fully programmable. You can set switches on the SignalMinder, or program some of the features without removing the seat by pressing certain combinations of the turn signal and hazard flasher switches as detailed in the instructions for each model.
Keep in mind that in some states it is illegal to have rearward facing amber running lights and you may run into trouble with law enforcement.
Installing
First off you will need to remove the left side of your fairing- left side if you’re sitting on the bike. Next, remove the cover that houses your relays and find the turn signal one.
In order to remove the old relay, first pull it out of the box. Then slide the light gray locking mechanism away from the center and as you do that, the connector will pop itself out.
Maybe you can turn your old relay into a USB device. Hollow it out and do a little fabricating…. hmmm the computer geek in me is coming out.
One thing you’ll notice right off the bat is that the new relay is a bit taller and it doesn’t fit as well inside the relay case.
With some fiddling around, I was able to fit the new module inside the box and the housing snapped back on in place. Otherwise, just use a zip tie to wrap around the cover.
Once you get it installed you are ready to do some programing.
There are three settings to choose from for the running lights. Off; low-intensity; and high-intensity. To activate them you hit the turn-signal cancel switch and the hazards button at the same time and cycle through the different levels. One small annoying aspect of the relay is that your blinker indicator lights on your dash will stay on when you have the running lights on. This is not a big deal to me and it’s kind of nice to be aware that they are on.
The module comes with a separate wire splice that you may optionally connect into your brake light power and this holds the turn signal timer until the brake is released. So if you’re at a stop light and the brake is applied the canceling timer won’t start counting until you release the brake. I didn’t install that yet.
Check out the official Kisan site. The BMW version is the SM-5.
Piece of cake! Now you are ready for your hard earned sip of beer. Choose wisely!
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