13-01-20, 10:08 AM
thats how I always understood it too mate. Ive always had the v8 controllers on me bikes (the fazer and Harley have them fitted), I think the newest versions (the v8i fitted to the premium range) are possibly too pernickety, or even perhaps have a design fault. As you say, i've never had a low voltage problem cause them to switch off on the older version, and they have always worked brilliantly. But of the limited info I can find on the v8i it does say that it not only works on voltage fluctuation, but will go into off mode if it receives less than 12.4 v. The switch gives a definite indication of the low voltage being a problem by taking exactly five seconds to go into flashing mode from being on. Im thinking if I had a new battery (even though the bike doesn't need one)it might not happen, although there is at least one yank you tube video of a feller with exactly the same problem even with a new battery fitted. I'll phone oxford today, but I'm guessing I wont get a lot of joy as I didn't purchase it new from a dealer. My best bet will end up being to put it on a relay, or throw another twenty five quid(making the grips bloody expensive) on to getting the older v8 controller and soldering/heat shrinking it in as a replacement.
The gerbing heated jacket is the absolute mutts btw, made that part of the ride (the late afternoon drop in temperature coming back home up the mountain) an utter pleasure, as was meeting up with dynspud first time this year