This is a step-by-step guide to installing the HEX ezCAN F800 (Generation I and Generation II) on compatible BMW motorcycles.
IMPORTANT:
This installation guide is only applicable to the BMW motorcycle models listed below.
If you are purchasing a HEX ezCAN for, or installing a HEX ezCAN on a BMW that is not in the model list below, refer to the HEX ezCAN for BMW Installation Guides main page for the model on which you want to install a HEX ezCAN.
The HEX ezCAN F800 is compatible with F800GS and F800GS Adventure models manufactured between 2008 and 2017. The HEX ezCAN F800 is not compatible with F800GS models manufactured from 2023 onward (model code K80). If you want to purchase a HEX ezCAN for a K80 F800GS, visit the HEX ezCAN K1600 for BMW Bikes purchase page.
The following bikes are supported:
HEX ezCAN installation kit contents:
The following bikes are supported:
HEX ezCAN installation kit contents:
IMPORTANT: Generation I HEX ezCANs are no longer in production. All HEX ezCANs currently in production are Generation II.
Generation l 3-wire HEX ezCAN (55mm / 2,2″ silver main body; white packaging carton):
Generation l 2-wire HEX ezCAN (55mm / 2,2″ black main body; white packaging carton):
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On all twin-cylinder BMW F650GS, F700GS, and F800 models, the HEX ezCAN is controlled through the bike’s factory DWA (anti-theft alarm system) connector, whether or not the bike is equipped with the factory BMW anti-theft alarm system.
Twin-cylinder BMW F650GS, F700GS, and F800 models have a number of important differences in terms of component placement and disassembly/re-assembly procedure.
Always follow the instructions in the drop-down for the correct model below.
Needed tools:
Step 1: Locate the DWA connector
Depending on whether your bike has DWA (the factory BMW anti-theft alarm system), the DWA connector will be seen in one of two configurations:
Step 2: Locate the vehicle battery
3. The battery is located in a recessed compartment above the engine airbox (above).
Step 3: Locate the horn
The factory horn is located between the front forks, under the lower triple clamp (above).
To reach the factory horn connector:
Step 1: Locate the DWA connector
1. Remove the seat.
2. The DWA connector is located inboard of the fuel filler cap (above).
Depending on whether your bike has DWA (the factory BMW anti-theft alarm), RDC (the factory BMW tyre-pressure monitoring system), or does not have either system, the DWA connector will be in one of two configurations:
Step 2: Locate the vehicle battery
Step 3: Locate the horn
The factory horn is located under the left front main trim panel, next to the left fork leg. The horn can be reached from the bottom edge of the trim panel (below).
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the HEX ezCAN’s CAN-bus connector to any part of the motorcycle other than the anti-theft alarm (DWA) connector. If you do, the ezCAN will not function.
On twin-cylinder F650GS, F700GS, F800GS and F800GS Adventure models, it is generally advisable to install the main body of the HEX ezCAN in the compartment behind the seat, in front of the tail light.
F800S, F800ST, F800GT and F800R models have slightly more underseat space. On these bikes, it is generally advisable to install the main body of the HEX ezCAN in the general region of the factory DWA connector.
Ensure that all HEX ezCAN wiring is routed safely and securely, in a way that does not allow it to chafe or pinch. Where needed, secure all wiring to frame tubes or other components using the cable ties supplied with the HEX ezCAN installation kit.
Depending on whether your bike has DWA (the factory BMW anti-theft alarm), RDC (the factory BMW tyre-pressure monitoring system), or does not have either system, the DWA connector will be in one of two configurations:
If your motorcycle has the BMW DWA and/or RDC systems: The DWA connector will be plugged into the RDC or RDC+DWA module.
If your motorcycle does not have the BMW DWA and/or RDC systems: A resistor plug will be connected to the DWA connector.
HEX ezCAN cable routing may depend on a number of factors, including your personal preference.
Ensure that the wiring is routed safely and securely, in a way that does not allow it to chafe or pinch. Where needed, secure all wiring to frame tubes or other components using the cable ties supplied with the HEX ezCAN installation kit.
WARNING: For safety reasons, always disconnect the negative battery terminal first, and re-connect it last.
Note: The HEX ezCAN’s status LED should be solid green for approximately a minute after connection to the battery. After this time, the ezCAN enters Sleep Mode, and there will be no LED activity until the bike’s ignition is switched ON.
Only complete this step if you intend to do one or both of the following:
The CAN-bus on BMW F800 models does not include a horn trigger signal. To be able to activate an accessory horn when the horn button is pressed, a separate horn trigger input to the HEX ezCAN is needed.
1. Locate the factory BMW horn on your bike (See Step 2 above).
2. Familiarise yourself with the green horn trigger lead included in the HEX ezCAN installation kit (below):
3. Disconnect the BMW horn harness plug from the factory horn (below).
4. Connect the horn trigger lead’s female two-pin plug to the standard BMW horn (below).
5. Connect the HEX ezCAN horn trigger lead’s male two-pin plug to the horn connection on the BMW wiring harness.
6. Connect the horn trigger lead’s male single-pin plug to the single-pin female terminal leading from the main body of the HEX ezCAN (below).
7. If you want to install an accessory horn, connect the accessory horn to a two-pin HEX ezCAN stub connector (see Step 6). The stub connector will be plugged into an ezCAN power circuit of your choice.
8. If the factory horn and/or accessory horn do not work when the bike’s horn button is pressed, see Testing the horn connection below.
If the factory horn and/or the accessory horn do not work when the bike’s horn button is pressed, diagnose the horn circuit by doing the steps that follow:
1. Connect the HEX ezCAN to your computer.
2. Launch the HEX ezCAN configuration software.
3.Switch the motorcycle’s ignition ON.
4.Click the hamburger icon in the upper right corner of the HEX ezCAN Configuration Tool (below), then click Diagnostics.
5. Read the Horn Input Voltage value (below). If the HEX ezCAN horn trigger circuit is working correctly, the value should be at or near 0V when the horn is inactive, and approximately 12V when the horn is active.
The HEX ezCAN installation kit includes four two-wire stub connectors with male connection terminals, orange power wires and black ground wires.
The following parts are also included:
If the accessory to be connected to a power circuit has three wires, convert a two-wire stub connector to a three-wire connector as shown in the Connecting 3-wire LED lights section of the HEX ezCAN User Manual (downloadable from here).
If the accessory to be connected to a power circuit has two wires, seal the stub connector’s empty terminal cavity as shown in the Connecting 2-wire accessories section of the HEX ezCAN User Manual.
If any of the HEX ezCAN’s power circuits will not be used, we recommend that you connect a blanking plug to the output plug of each unused circuit.
Connect the male terminal of each stub connector to the relevant female HEX ezCAN power circuit connector (below).
Connecting a 2-wire accessory to a HEX ezCAN stub connector:
Connecting a 3-wire accessory to a HEX ezCAN stub connector:
Connecting low-power smart accessories to a HEX ezCAN stub connector:
Read the HEX ezBUS and Configuring HEX ezBUS functionality sections of the HEX ezCAN user manual (downloadable from here) for detailed information on how to use ezBUS functionality.
If you are installing ‘smart’ accessories (that is, low-power accessories capable of intelligent input and control through the HEX ezCAN’s LIN bus), note the following:
Read the HEX ezBUS and Configuring HEX ezBUS functionality sections of the HEX ezCAN user manual (downloadable from here) for detailed information on how to use ezBUS functionality.
Note that if the white circuit is set to ezBUS mode, its fuse trip limit is set to 15 Amps by default. If needed, ezBUS PWR functionality can be used to increase the white circuit’s current capacity to a maximum of 30 Amps in ezBUS mode. See the relevant section of the HEX ezCAN User Manual for details.
IMPORTANT: If the stub connectors included in your HEX ezCAN installation kit do not have orange power wires, but instead have colours that match the colouring of the HEX ezCAN power circuits (as seen below), always connect like-to-like (red stub connector to red power circuit, blue stub connector to blue power circuit, and so on.)
The HEX ezCAN Extension Kit contains everything you need to connect front auxiliary lights, rear accessory lights and a horn to the HEX ezCAN. It also includes additional connectors that allow you to connect other accessories.
WARNING: Test and check your installations and accessories in a safe, controlled environment before first use. Caution is advised at all times. Extra vigilance is needed when testing new features or accessories. You do so at your own risk.
DISCLAIMER: HEX Innovate is not liable for any injury or damage, howsoever caused, and all products and services are used at your own risk.
Before finalizing the HEX ezCAN installation or re-installing any components you may have removed, it is important that you test all newly installed accessories for satisfactory fitment and correct operation.
Many HEX ezCAN-powered accessories can be tested by switching the ignition ON and operating the relevant controls. Exceptions include:
Complete the HEX ezCAN installation as follows:
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