Steve, you’re awesome. You take these these somewhat confusing topics and make them understandable for a simple guy like me. I have a 2020 Honda Africa Twin. I am really excited about getting a CANbus. Thank you!!!! I’m devoted to your channel and your sponsorship of these products. I’ll be on the look out for the Hex

Nice video after I touched base recently about Amplink and Innovv K2 !! Everything clearly explained... Love your work..Stay Safe!! Cheers Tim

Just found A Bike Thing as I’ve just bought my 1st GS….great videos and great info. Thanks.

Woo hoo! Delighted to hear about the AT canbus

Good stuff Steve...it's been your reviews that made me go with a lot of the mods on my 2021 GSA Rallye...having more offroad country here in British Columbia crashing and cosmetic mods speak for themselves...functionality which you address...thinking of new rotors this winter...stock don't clean themselves when really dirty.

Certainly appreciate your expertise. Best explanation for old riders like me who know nothing about electrical connections but ride new can bus based bikes.

Steve your videos are so awesome!! Can't say that enough. Can't wait till I get my 1250 GSA to order some stuff from you!! Keep it up.

Absolute brilliant explanation to ezCAN and Cansmart. Will be going to your site and purchasing for my GS1250 Triple Black, Now!

Finally. An easy and flexible solution to a previously complex issue. Proof will be in the installing!

Incredibly helpful! Subscribed!

Oh I'm so stoked for the tiger easy can, I'm seriously considering one in the next month or so, and this is great news 👌🏻

These look fantastic. I am new to the GSA and these devices, but never really knew what they were for, now I do. Thanks

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

and you know where to get them too 😉

I love you for this video, got the amp link myself because my Kawasaki bike doesn't have a canbus system, but I hope to upgrade on a BMW R1250 and get the Denali cansmart with Denali lights!

Thanks for the video. I was wondering why the ezCAN was cheaper than the CANsmart. Knowing the latter comes with a complete wire set explains it nicely.

Thank you very much for all informative explanations.

Hi Steve. The cansmart system has been great allowing the fitting of all Manor of things and the list is growing. I also have the Denali Powerhub 2 fitted. I like this due to the screw terminals. But think a version with the bluetooth function of the Amplink would be cool.

Steve, great video. Very informative! I subscribed. Just a comment. I installed the Denali Sound-bomb (1 pc unit) on my KTM 1290 SA-T using their mounting kit. Denali’s kit utilizes the stock horn button on the KTM and bypasses the OEM horn. 🤷🏽‍♂️. BTW…KTM has NO room under the seat for a PDM or anything else. This install required a “canister delete mod” (Rottweiler). And now there is plenty of space for additional wiring, fuse blocks or a PDM. Thanks again👍🏼👨🏽‍🚒

Steve, Love your videos. My only suggestion is to have the rear brake light use the daylight/night settings. Really not sure why this isn’t allowed as Clearwater has this feature.

Hey Steve exciting news, have been holding off replacing my gen 1 cansmart that I have with my gen 2, will want the Bluetooth functionality as soon as its available 👍

Great content Steve, well explained..... so far i owned a Yamaha Super Tenere xt1200z and still Yamaha is left behind in this funky things, whilst other brands are added. Despite that; I still watched your content.....

Great that we will have them for the triumph tiger.

Jeez!!! this is amazing information, thanks. so the ezCan is right in my neck of woods and im busy agonizing over how to bring in the Denali Cansmart into the country. thanks for this bit of information, ill just go down the road and grab me the Hex ezCan

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Love it

Great video - love that K16 !

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

Just want to add a small note to let "the inmates" aware of the ezcan,had a gen2, bought from nippy normans ,(not bought from your good sel)fitted on my bike for just over 2 years-worked flawlessly up until a week ago when it went completely dead when I was out on it,no power light,not able to communicate with laptop to reset/re install software, and very little help from the reseller,took to the "great God Google to research this problem and it seems like its quite a regular occurrence with the units and low and behold if you are past your two year warranty,tough luck, you'll have to buy a new one.......if I'd have known two years ago that there is the possibility of failure when out,and left at the side of the road with no sat nav/heated gear/lights and no backup other than to buy a new unit I wouldn't have wasted my hard earned money,I know I'm going to get replys about the age of my unit,but it's a current gen 2 model with up to date software,kept in a dry environment bike on battery tender all the time ,so should I have to fork out a few hundred pounds every few years ????.....anyway make your own minds up but beware !!!!!!

Great video! I hv an ezCan fitted on my gs1250, 7months now and works like a charm! With the bluetooth functionality, do u think we could have functions like opening my garage door or remote gate to my house using the wonder wheel on the bike? Ps Proud of Stephan for flying our flag high!

I received my Denali D4 bundle today I am super happy with the products I absolutely will be ordering more. Get an assistant and make more videos 👍🏼

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

New assistant started over a month ago. We’ve just got even busier 😀

Great great great vid. Thank you

That clears that up then.. Thanks. I'd like done installs on my gsa, can I book it in and get an overnight nearby if necessary?

Very cool news. Very glad for you. Do you know if with the can smart you can make you main headlight low beam stay off. I have a Chinese after market led headlight with C-shapped DRL on my F700GS and it would be very cool to be able to program somehow the low beam to stay off during tbe day and just keep the DRL plus auxiliary lights on, just for the looks. Thanks!

Hi Steve, it would be really cool if you could display a kind of dashboard via the Bluetooth dongle in the smartphone app (similar to the Touratech Connect app).

Very informative video, Steve, thank you. A question I have is about daisy-chained ezCAN II or CANsmart 2's (or one of each): With the Bluetooth dongle and smartphone app, can you control all of the circuits from all of the daisy-chained controllers?

Thanks for the video, what happened to the bluetooth module?

Thanks for the video Steve! Any thoughts on products available for Indian motorcycle with the Can-Bus system to run extra T3 drl lights using turn signal also?

I’d definitely like the idea of a Bluetooth dongle . Anything for making life simpler. Especially if going to Europe

What would be nice is some form of general BT controller that can be added to the handbar and send BT commands to the controller to implement custom functions of functions that the standard controllers can not trigger. (one does not want to necc have to use the phone for this. Further to that, a function to integrate Android's TASKER app to the BT controller so that Tasker can reacht tp feedback from the EXcan and trigger EXCAN functions

Hey Steve, I would like to fit my bike with this setup. How can I get this to work with. Harley Davison Pan America. Lol I just heard you say in your video that they are working on a Pan America device, this is awesome.

Hey Steve, not so much a Bluetooth specific request... but additional ezCan functionality, how about being able to control the GSA's OEM auxiliary lights via the ezCAN?

Finally Bluetooth. Put me down for one. I'd be interested to see virtual buttons that could switch accessories on/off while on the go.

Great video! Will the Hex ezCAN work with the 2022 Honda CB1000R?

Do you have an update on the availability of the bluetooth dongle, or the white circuit expansion option you discussed? Thanks!

Hi Steve, I have a Denali Cansmart and a HexEZcan fitted to my 1250 gs, to operate my D4’s D2’s, sound bomb and aux brake light, brilliant right? Unfortunately, I cannot make any sense of how to operate the fitted kit. I’ve connected the laptop multiple times only to end in frustration. The bike is second hand from Pidcocks and the system was already fitted. It was Wayne at Pidcocks who suggested I message you to ask for some advice. Cheers 👍

Hahaha 14:28/14:29 "Denali America" Love your content!

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Thank. Don’t understand what’s funny though at 14:28

My 0.02 on app features Steve is profiles. Summer/Winter mode as an example - so in Winter mode an output configured to control heated gear using the heated grips switch. In Summer mode this output not likely to be used, so could be wired for something else like a 12v output for an air pump for inflating camp beds as an example, controlled by the ignition. I have mine set this way and have to plug in twice a year to change the output configuration. Might be useful especially here in blighty where summer can be cold to have the option to switch the output config over 'on the fly' with the app. Hope this makes sense!

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Good input thanks

Steve, regarding the Bluetooth dongle. It would be great if the phone app would have two or three “favourites” options. That is to say when you set up your configuration for all your accessories you can save to favourites. You could then set up an alternative configuration and save to favourites (2). Would be very handy and quick to open the app and select a favourite configuration. Why? Well maybe different set ups for night and day, sunny or overcast, winter or summer. Cheers.

@ABIKETHING

7 ай бұрын

Good feedback. I’ll pass this on to the relevant powers

Awesome news!! And another good informative video. I bought some Denali gear from you a while back to fit on my Honda Africa Twin 2020 model. Was thinking about adding an Amplink ... but now will wait for the ezCAN. Are these new ones going to be Version 3 with Bluetooth already built in? PS I have SW motech geear including Pro magnetic tank bags ... seems we have similar taste with bike accessories! :)

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

No mention of a gen3 version.

Hi, I have a gen 1 hex on my 1200 GSA, should I upgrade to a gen 2 hex. I only run a coup,e of lights and have a socket specific for a compressor. I would like to have another socket for potentially heated gear plus some rear fog lights which would need to go on a separate switch.

That's so exciting and blue tooth. That's so brilliant. Wow. Can we have a flickering rear brake light facility on it?

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Your input will be submitted

Hi Steve. Can smart is great and gives amazing options. It would be nice to have an option that allows the auxiliary lights (D4s in my case)to strobe continuously say when you activate the bright light switch on my 1200 Gsa. Three flashes gives you 3 strobes which in my opinion isn’t enough. Thanks

@safdarlodi

2 жыл бұрын

If u disconnect the horn then with horn switch u get continuous strobe but then no horn 😔

I understand all the lighting & horn with the ezcan but can you connect Gps like the DMD2 CONNECT AS WELL and run off the ezcan?

Will there be development for the Norden 901?? Very interested.

I personally think it would be good for the lights to come on once the bike has started .

When will we see the Hex can for the Pan America. Been patiently waiting.

Hi Steve, Will the Hex ezCan for the Honda Africa Twin be compatible with older models? I have a 2017 model. Many thanks

Will the ez can for africe twin go on 2019 model or is it just the new models? Looking at getting some D3's in next couple of months.

the most informative motorcycle mods and accessories channel really need to open a California store to compete with Cyclegear and Revzilla most riders have abused old 600s sportbikes that sell and blow up by 20k miles and starter 300 bikes with crash damage and that’s about it for their riding career very few advance to the maturity stages of the Goldwing, FJR and Concours 14 to really start investing in worthy mods and accessories

I don't see the expansion socket anywhere? Is there a link for it? Or even a video about it and its use?

Whats the difference between the gen 1 and gen 2 hex ezcan ?? Can i just rewire the plugs to the newer style triangular ones ??

I asked a long time ago about programing via blue tooth smart phone as plugging in a computer is very old tech.

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Well it’ll be here very soon

Steve, you mentioned in this video that Hex will have an ezcan available soon for Triumph Tiger, will this also include the new Tiger 1200 announced 07/12/2021? Thanks Jack

Some additional functionality for the Bluetooth link... it would be great to disable the sound bomb horn. For roadways... it’s great. But doing a friendly greeting - would be nice to have the option to tone it down a little. The other thing I would consider is a “parade mode”. Let the lights flash, blink, strobe, etc to show off a bit while traveling at low speed.

@TheFbiFilesRepeat

3 күн бұрын

You are not supposed to greet people with the horn so thats an awful idea.

@robertbradford377

19 сағат бұрын

@@TheFbiFilesRepeatif you’re passing by folks, you might want to give them a friendly beep without scaring the bejesus out of them 😊

Will the new Hex exCAN dongle interface with the Carpe-Iter so I will not need to use a OBE2 to get engine data?

Do you do this for honda Africa twin dct adventure sports 2019?

Hi just want to know when will the dongle be out? From Singapore

Any news on the Hex ezCAN Bluetooth dongle

Steve, is there a difference between the new and old packaging Hex Ez Can, the module remains the same Gen 2?

You describe price matching but not functional matching since splitters will be required for the EZCam bundle. That is unless your bundle will include those as well.

Hi Steve, any news about the bluetooth dongle? I didn't see anything to that effect on HezCAN site.The laptop thing is really a hassle. Thx

both interfaces work universally with all light brands? I have Headlights sercomoto, when will you have available the hex ezcan for bmw 1250gs 2021? what is the cost of shipping to texas.?

I noticed a Software difference (interface) Is this correct?

Hi is any suggestion for ducati mts v4? Hex ez can or any kind of canbus…

Good clarification if the devices. I’m not a fan of the frame flicking in the video as you say different things, plays havoc with my eyes. Smooth transition would be welcome. Thanks

Is it possible to use the EzCan on a older bike … gs 1150 2001 ??

is the blue tooth dongle out I cant see it on your website Ta

I have a 2005 BMW R1200RT. Does my bike have the CanBus system? If it does not, can I still connect a CanSmart to it so I can connect Denali lights? In other words do you have to have a CanBus system to use CanSmart?

Has the Bluetooth dongle been lunched since then?

Will they work with Honda NX500 2014 (CB500XA) ?

So it's been 9 months since you announced the Tiger ezCan...any update? Was hoping to have it already installed on the new Tiger 1200 😭

Great news! Any way to control the factory driving lights on the GSA other than ON or OFF? Maybe an option in the app? Would love a way to dim or adjust them for day and night riding!

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, you’re asking for something which is not connected to the ezcan to be controlled by it. That’s not how this works. The ezcan reads the canbus so when you put your lights on the ezcan knows and can then power up auxiliary lights. I’m not saying it’s not possible to control the factory lights but this would require cutting your factory bmw plugs off so we can utilise the wires entering the back of the factory lights and connect the ezcan up to them.

Steve, more than 2 years ago you were announcing the Bluetooth dongle from Hex? I wonder what was happening since than. Is it still going to come?

Which one will work with a Hinda Revel 1100?

Hi, Was told I can't download the Hex or CanSmart software without a Mac or PC computer. I only have a Chromebook and Android phone. Is this true?

Hi Steve.... do you think this extension socket on the white circuit will enable us to wire in your BMW emblems to the same set up as you have on your Quad Black

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Definitely

I know im a little late to this party but did the bluetooth for ezcan turn into a reality?

I notice a PDM60 circuit programmed to have switched power actually “bleeds” 6 volts of power when the bike is off. This caused some problems with the switched power connection to my alarms. So, I used an available ezCAN accessory circuit programmed to switched. That solved that problem. However, using the D7 harness with the cansmart, I’m seeing some flickering on the right light which is programmed only for high beams. I’m wondering whether this is a voltage bleed issue? Lastly, for the amplink, do you still have to disconnect the battery to program as with the pdm60, or does the Bluetooth program while live?

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

Flickering, squirt wd40 down all the connections. This is becoming a common issue where the slightest of moisture is forming within the plugs causing the flickering. Wd40 is proving to be the saviour. Bluetooth on AmpLink is activated on initial start up of bike. If you access it then itll stay on if you don’t access itll switch off after a set time.

I’ve just purchased a pair of Denali D3’s for my BMW R1300 GS. I’m waiting for the Dial Dim controller to be released - should I buy the Hex EZ Can as well?

@ABIKETHING

5 ай бұрын

My best advice is to wait for the ezcan which is about to be announced in the next couple of weeks.

The link for the R1250GSA doesn't seem to work. I'm interested in one. Once the link is fixed, contact me.

Great! a week after I place an order a better wiring loom is available how much for the Hex wiring ?

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

There’s nothing wrong with the Denali wiring loom. It’s excellent quality. I just wanted to note that the hex one feels premium. You wouldn’t feel ashamed if it was on show. www.abikething.com/product/hex-ezcan-extension-kit/

What ? No Yamaha tenere 700 pdm from Hex?

where is the dongle??

Does the Amplink come with strobing and can bus feature?

@ABIKETHING

Жыл бұрын

No. Only the hex ezcan and Denali cansmart can do that.

Hi Steve, great videos and I see lots of questions asking when the Bluetooth connection is going to be available but not yet seen a reply! Is this still on the cards or has it been shelved? Its been 9 months since your announcement but still searching for it......

@ABIKETHING

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, direct emails always get responded to. Can’t tend to all social media messages but this just popped up as I was on my phone hence the reply. Yes it’s been shelved, annoyingly so but it willl be announced here first. Subscribe to the website

@CJ125UK

2 жыл бұрын

@@ABIKETHING That's a shame, but thanks for the reply. I had actually signed up earlier to your website as I'm new to all this and learning allot from your videos 👍

With Hex if two heated jackets are used, each has three temp settings (low,med,high) so can these two jackets be controlled via the wonder wheel? Thanks

@DakarBlues

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't the 2 jackets share those settings? Anyway it depends on how its configured. I myself configured a warm safe heated liner to map the settings of the heated grips, saving on the purchase of a $140 dual controller. For the gloves though, I plugged a Y-splitter to the battery, they are KEIS, with their own button/controller. I have to plug two leads instead of one, but it heats up good.

Steve, have you ever heard of RUBY LIGHTS? I am thinking of using the HexEz with Ruby lights R5

So if the Honda Africa twin is going to be able to get a ezcan any plans for the 2018+ Honda Goldwing do you know?

@Notchrhino55

2 жыл бұрын

I emailed ezcan in March (2022) and they do not do an hexezcan for the 2018 africa twin

Hi Steve. The Bluetooth connection is a good idea, nearly everything has it these days. The expansion system could be a game changer. You mentioned the wonder wheel. How about a option to change what is control with it. I've always thought that the usb socket could of been on a lead external of the unit. But with the bluetooth this wouldn't be an issue going forward.

No CanSmart for the Duc MS V4S? :-(

@ABIKETHING

3 жыл бұрын

It didn’t come up but let’s see what’s coming for 2022. I know hex will be reading these comments too

Can you give price for d3 light and ezcan

@ABIKETHING

9 ай бұрын

Yes, email us as prices change and this is a social media platform and someone will see my reply on here in 10 years time and hold me to it.

did the blue tooth dongle come out ?

@ABIKETHING

6 ай бұрын

Not yet but any day now

Most devices cannot firmware update through anything but a computer. They’ve promised it can?

Can you just swap out bikes original driving lights for denelli's?

@ABIKETHING

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen people do this but now you’re making significant changes to the bike as opposed to adding on auxiliary lights

@barrysalmon9892

2 жыл бұрын

@@ABIKETHING obviously original driving light would be plugged into wiring harness. Would it be the case of unplugging original lights and plugging denili's in. Obviously the plugs have to match or change both plugs.