Adding Electrical Accesorries

derf · 03-10-2009, 03:16 AM

I'm adding a few electronic accessories, but not wanting to mess with the bikes electrical system, I am making a seperate electrical system, with its own fuse box and relay.

The only connection to the bikes stock system will probably be near the key and that will be a wire to the relay on the new part of the electrical system. Although I am looking for a switched on connection that is bolted on with a nut, that way I can just bolt it on rather than either splice into it.

I think I'm going to go with this

http://www.amazon.com/VDC-Automotive...ef=pd_sbs_sg_6

and this

http://www.amazon.com/5029-Blade-Fus...=pd_sbs_auto_5

or this

http://www.amazon.com/BUSS-ATC-FUSE-...ef=pd_sbs_sg_5

although this one is really calling my name, just dont care for the $100 price tag

http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchField=70207

tommymac · 03-10-2009, 03:31 AM

What are you looking to add/run that can help determine what you may need.

Tom

derf · 03-10-2009, 03:57 AM

I'm actually looking at having my GPS run out of the front, and the rear be used for charging my gadgets. I am also contemplating adding more electrical stuff in the future (reason for looking at the larger fuse boxes), like heated hand grips and a plug for a heated vest, possibly a 2nd outlet up front for a radar detector.

in total I'm looking at 4 outlets, plus the voltometer/clock, plus the heated hand grips. That should be more than enough. I had 2 outlets on my last bike and it worked good, but I didn't have the GPS or a radar detector on it either. The bike also came with all that stuff already on it, and I definately feel the pain when I'm riding because I don't have the ability to charge or run any gadgets.

Phenix_Rider · 03-10-2009, 06:30 AM

Use the horn wire to switch your relay. It's only on with the key, and it's non-critical, and it has a separate fuse.

derf · 03-10-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Use the horn wire to switch your relay. It's only on with the key, and it's non-critical, and it has a separate fuse.

See thats fucking great info right there, thank you

JoshuaTree · 03-10-2009, 07:14 PM

To make the hot-tap for any 'ignition-on' power source, you can utilize the piggyback style blade push-on connnectors (usually OK for the horn). Your diagram is slightly off - in that you'll want to just connect the ignition-on power just to the relay coil. You'll then have a "master accessory fuse" that feeds the common terminal on the relay, rated at the combined total amperage of the devices you're going to run. Your accessories will power off of the "NO" (normally open) terminal. Make sure that you have supply wiring from the battery to the relay, and from the relay to the fuse block of sufficient gauge to handle the amperage draw. Same with the return wiring. Blue Sea stuff is pretty nice. There are some solutions also available at www.cyclegadgets.com - take a look at these: http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=CEN

I've done a bit of wiring on my bike...

Phenix_Rider · 03-10-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

See thats fucking great info right there, thank you

That's how I did my grip heaters.

Do you know the output of your stator and the requirements for your gear? You might need to be careful of overloading the bike's system.

JoshuaTree · 03-10-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

... Do you know the output of your stator and the requirements for your gear? You might need to be careful of overloading the bike's system.

What? Doesn't everyone have the ability to upgrade their alternator to 50-60A? Hmmmm?

Phenix_Rider · 03-10-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaTree

What? Doesn't everyone have the ability to upgrade their alternator to 50-60A? Hmmmm?

Why in hell would you want to? Running a TV and satellite receiver off your beemer for the in flight movie?

derf · 03-10-2009, 11:46 PM

I wound up buying this, its supposed to be marine quality so I'm guessing it should be water proof.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K2MBPA

03-10-2009, 03:16 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Adding Electrical Accesorries I'm adding a few electronic accessories, but not wanting to mess with the bikes electrical system, I am making a seperate electrical system, with its own fuse box and relay. The only connection to the bikes stock system will probably be near the key and that will be a wire to the relay on the new part of the electrical system. Although I am looking for a switched on connection that is bolted on with a nut, that way I can just bolt it on rather than either splice into it. I think I'm going to go with this http://www.amazon.com/VDC-Automotive...ef=pd_sbs_sg_6 and this http://www.amazon.com/5029-Blade-Fus...=pd_sbs_auto_5 or this http://www.amazon.com/BUSS-ATC-FUSE-...ef=pd_sbs_sg_5 although this one is really calling my name, just dont care for the $100 price tag http://www.painlessperformance.com/w...rchField=70207 __________________

03-10-2009, 03:57 AM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I'm actually looking at having my GPS run out of the front, and the rear be used for charging my gadgets. I am also contemplating adding more electrical stuff in the future (reason for looking at the larger fuse boxes), like heated hand grips and a plug for a heated vest, possibly a 2nd outlet up front for a radar detector. in total I'm looking at 4 outlets, plus the voltometer/clock, plus the heated hand grips. That should be more than enough. I had 2 outlets on my last bike and it worked good, but I didn't have the GPS or a radar detector on it either. The bike also came with all that stuff already on it, and I definately feel the pain when I'm riding because I don't have the ability to charge or run any gadgets. __________________

03-10-2009, 07:14 PM	#6
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	To make the hot-tap for any 'ignition-on' power source, you can utilize the piggyback style blade push-on connnectors (usually OK for the horn). Your diagram is slightly off - in that you'll want to just connect the ignition-on power just to the relay coil. You'll then have a "master accessory fuse" that feeds the common terminal on the relay, rated at the combined total amperage of the devices you're going to run. Your accessories will power off of the "NO" (normally open) terminal. Make sure that you have supply wiring from the battery to the relay, and from the relay to the fuse block of sufficient gauge to handle the amperage draw. Same with the return wiring. Blue Sea stuff is pretty nice. There are some solutions also available at www.cyclegadgets.com - take a look at these: http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...t.asp?Item=CEN I've done a bit of wiring on my bike... __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

03-10-2009, 11:46 PM	#10
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I wound up buying this, its supposed to be marine quality so I'm guessing it should be water proof. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K2MBPA __________________

03-10-2009, 03:31 AM	#2
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	What are you looking to add/run that can help determine what you may need. Tom