Installing CLASS on non CLASS Venture

[Great White]

I'm thinking of putting the CLASS controller in a hidden location. Likely under one of the existing fairing panels.

 

Can anyone think of a good reason to have the CLASS controller accessible while riding?

 

I like the clean look of just the flat pocket doors in the fairings.

 

I do know the Yammy manual says to not adjust CLASS when moving, but there's lots of things you aren't "supposed to" do in this world....

[Freebird]

Actually, I don't think you CAN adjust it when moving. It only works with the key in the accessory position.

[Great White]

Actually, I don't think you CAN adjust it when moving. It only works with the key in the accessory position.

Could be, maybe I'll read up on it. Seems logicsl to me that the acc position would remain live in on, but logic doesn't always apply to all things when engineers get involved!

 

Since this is going to be a custom retrofit, I can have the option of wiring so it works when key is on.

 

Anyone see a bad point about being able to adjust suspension "on the roll"?

[Prairiehammer]

Could be, maybe I'll read up on it. Seems logicsl to me that the acc position would remain live in on, but logic doesn't always apply to all things when engineers get involved!

 

Since this is going to be a custom retrofit, I can have the option of wiring so it works when key is on.

 

Anyone see a bad point about being able to adjust suspension "on the roll"?

 

I believe that Yamaha was CYA. It takes a fair amount of time to cycle through the CLASS regimen. Time that your attention and eyes would not be on the road.

From a practical stand point (not saying that not running into the truck stopped unexpectedly in front of you is not a practical consideration), the CLASS pressure sensor might be thrown off by the changing dynamics caused by the undulating road surface. The pressure would be in a flux.

Properly, the CLASS is supposed to be adjusted while the suspension is unloaded, ie, with the bike on the centerstand. If one adjusts the CLASS when on the sidestand for instance, the actual pressure reading will be substantially different than if checked while on the centerstand.

[videoarizona]

 

That to me is the key. Even if you do adjust the suspension while on side stand, make sure you know how the suspension will change when loaded. Kind of like checking out the speedo then adjusting your brain to know what the true mph is.

 

I, for one, would not adjust any suspension while riding. To much opportunity for not paying attention...and changing the suspension geometry while riding could get you into trouble if you hit a serious bump with rear end up higher than normal and more weight on front. Who knows how the bike will react?

 

Besides, it only takes a few minutes to make the change. Doing so while stopped for gas or taking a break, is an easy thing to do.

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