Motorcycle
Accessory Fuse Block Installation
There are a lot of reasons to
install a
Accessory Fuse Block on your Motorcycle, ATV or
Snowmobile.
When you need to install multiple items on your bike (Radio's, GPS,
Lighting, Heated Clothing, etc.) that all require power, you only have a couple
of options.
Option #1:
Bring all of your individual connectors to your Battery Terminal and stack
them all there. You will also have separate fuse holders in multiple
locations on your bike with this method.
Option#2:
Install a
Accessory
Fuse Block
somewhere on your Bike. You will only need to run one wire from the Fuse
Block to the Positive Battery Terminal.
Your accessory fuses will be very accessible and all in one location.
Fuse Block Location:
- You will have a lot of choices depending on your Bike
for Fuse Block location.
We have installed
Accessory Fuse Blocks just about everywhere
on motorcycles. We have a Fuse Block installed under the seat on one of our
own bikes and a Fuse Block installed up in the neck area and hidden in another
of our bikes.
In the picture below you will see a picture of a fuse block installed inside
the Right Side Cover and then inside of what used to be the factory tool box
on another of our bikes.
- You will want to make sure that the Fuse Block is
somewhat accessible. It is very desirable to be able to replace fuses
easily when you are on the road.
When choosing a location, also take into consideration the wiring runs from
the Fuse Block to your Accessories that you are installing.
Accessory Fuse Block
Shown installed inside the Right Side Cover
-
This
Fuse Block is installed inside the original
tool box. A 6 position is shown. Available in a 4 position also.
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Large Red wire at the top is coming from
the Battery Positive Terminal.
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Wires hooked up to each fuse output are
routed to applicable devices.
-
Use appropriate size fuse for device being
powered.
Fuse Block in this instance is hidden inside
the OEM tool box which is inside the right side cover. This is only an
example of where you can install one of these Accessory Fuse Blocks. |
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Some Electrical Guidelines:
- Dressing up wires and being careful to run
them in a manner where they will be hidden and tie
wrapped properly will enhance your installation. Heat shrink to
cover up any soldered connections or to tidy up wires is the way to go.
Some
Chrome Cable Covering will also
give you a professional custom look for any wires that are showing and not
covered up. It just
take a few minutes to plan the job and draw the wiring out.
- An inexpensive
Volt Meter or some other way to verify voltage is a must
for wiring jobs. A crimping tool and
solder gun are also needed, depending on what
direction you take. Radio Shack is the
easiest and cheapest place to pick up those items.
Soldered connections are always a better way to go when making your
splices or connections at devices.
- In most cases you will want to remove your
Gas Tank for wire routing. Refer to your manual for directions.
This usually is a fairly simply task and worth it in the long run.
- The ground wires for your accessories will be
connected to a bike ground. The ground wires do not run through the
Fuse Block.
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