Need some placement options for a Fuse Block

[sgripp]

Am stumped

 

I am trying to find a place to mount a fuse block on my 09 RSV. I had originally purchased a Blue Sea fuse block but it was way too big to put under the drivers seat. I then purchased a smaller unit from Centech which is an AP-2. It is smaller and has some great features but I still cannot find a proper mounting space. It can be jammed in behind the battery but it will rub and I don't feel comfortable with that.

 

Am looking for ideas.. Where have you place a fuse box on your bike?

 

Thanks,

[kwisor]

hello

i put mine in the trunk and used velcrow to attach it to the side out of the way then if a fuse blows i have i can get at it easy

bumble bee

kevun wisor

1999 rsv

jax fl

[Tom]

I put my Centech behind the battery. I removed the battery and put it behind the overflow hoses,did not mount it just put it in position and it holds just fine there. Tom

[CMIKE]

Buss makes a 6 circuit aux fuse panel that is just the right size to mount on the panel to the rear of the battery. There is a plastic panel between the battery and the rear fender. I put a couple of screws with nuts to hold it where I wanted it. You can use use a #8AWG about 12" long to supply power to it.

They make them in 6 and 10 circuits. The 10 circuit is a little big but it will work. I used the 6 circuit.

I used this for my passing lights, emergency air compressor and for a separate circuit for my battery gauge. Got room left for the GPS when the Zumo 660 comes out less than retail.

 

Auto zone has them for about $8. JP cycles has them for $44 #ZZ38165 You can buy them on line.

Buss ATC Fuse Panel 6 Gang 30Amp

http://img.jpcycles.com/zoom/zz38165_A.jpg

 

http://www.thefind.com/sports/browse-ganged-fuse-block

 

I have one of each (6 and 10) of somebody is interested. Pay the shipping and my cost.

[Reaney in NH]

Buss makes a 6 circuit aux fuse panel that is just the right size to mount on the panel to the rear of the battery. There is a plastic panel between the battery and the rear fender. I put a couple of screws with nuts to hold it where I wanted it. You can use use a #8AWG about 12" long to supply power to it.

They make them in 6 and 10 circuits. The 10 circuit is a little big but it will work. I used the 6 circuit.

I used this for my passing lights, emergency air compressor and for a separate circuit for my battery gauge. Got room left for the GPS when the Zumo 660 comes out less than retail.

 

Auto zone has them for about $8. JP cycles has them for $44 #ZZ38165 You can buy them on line.

Buss ATC Fuse Panel 6 Gang 30Amp

http://img.jpcycles.com/zoom/zz38165_A.jpg

 

http://www.thefind.com/sports/browse-ganged-fuse-block

 

I have one of each (6 and 10) of somebody is interested. Pay the shipping and my cost.

 

 

I have the same Fuse block mounted in the same location. Works AWESOME... Its CHEAP... and very easy to get at.

[RedRider]

I mounted my CenTech AP-2 on the wall above the battery, below the seat support frame. Will get pictures tonight.

 

It works great, is easy to get to if you want to add a circuit, and cleans up the battery box.

 

RR

[KiteSquid]

Have you thought about getting a smaller fuse block?

 

I have not seen an ATM block in my searches but there are a few ATO size blocks at Summit Racing that look promising.

 

Here is the one I am looking at.

 

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/prf-30002.jpg

 

Summit's catalog of fuse blocks is HERE

[Dave77459]

Have you thought about getting a smaller fuse block?

 

I have not seen an ATM block in my searches but there are a few ATO size blocks at Summit Racing that look promising.

 

Stupid question: What is ATO vs ATM, etc? I want to use the blade-type fuses... what do I need?

[Carbon_One]

Stupid question: What is ATO vs ATM, etc? I want to use the blade-type fuses... what do I need?

Both are blade type fuses. ATO is the larger, standard size. ATM is the smaller mini sized fuses. If your wanting to keep all the fuses the same size use the ATO sizes as that's what the bike comes with. If the area your installing in is tight then you may be better off using the ATM sized fuses. You'll just need to carry a couple of extra fuses in your tool kit for the minis is all.

Larry

[Dave77459]

Both are blade type fuses. ATO is the larger, standard size. ATM is the smaller mini sized fuses. If your wanting to keep all the fuses the same size use the ATO sizes as that's what the bike comes with. If the area your installing in is tight then you may be better off using the ATM sized fuses. You'll just need to carry a couple of extra fuses in your tool kit for the minis is all.

Larry

Thanks Larry. That's great information!

[KiteSquid]

Carbon_One,

 

 

Thanks for the assist.

 

 

 

 

BTW, There is also a low-profile ATM fuse, but I have not seen any fuse blocks that take them.

 

Click HERE to see what Wikipedia has on automotive fuses.

[1BigDog]

Hope this helps.....Its a fuse block from Advance auto parts for 7.99. I have it powered with a 10 G wire. Its double side taped to the back wall behind the battery. Dont forget to clean the mounting surface with alcohol prior to taping.

[Dave77459]

Hope this helps.....Its a fuse block from Advance auto parts for 7.99. I have it powered with a 10 G wire. Its double side taped to the back wall behind the battery. Dont forget to clean the mounting surface with alcohol prior to taping.

 

Ponch has done a similar thing, with a box he said he found at Academy in the marine section. None of the autoparts stores or Academies that I've visited carry these sort of fuse boxes.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3373984821_c8fa8c8420.jpg

[RedRider]

Ponch has done a similar thing, with a box he said he found at Academy in the marine section. None of the autoparts stores or Academies that I've visited carry these sort of fuse boxes.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3373984821_c8fa8c8420.jpg

 

This is exactly where I mounted the Centech AP-2.

 

RR

[Hulk]

Centeh AP-2, front fairing

[sgripp]

Thanks Everyone

 

Gives me food for thought. My trailer wiring came today so I have to quit procrastinating and start the wiring.

 

Will post some pics when I am finished.

 

[Carbon_One]

While there's more room to mount fuse holders under the fairing I personally think you're better off mounting one by the battery. Much easier to access in the event you have a blown fuse to replace. Mounting by the battery under the seat all you'll need to remove is the 2 seat nuts, lift off the seat and you're there. The fairing has at least a dozen screws to take off and if you don't have a light bar mounting block the light bar will have to be loosened quite a bit as well.

Larry

[RedRider]

As promised, here are the pictures of my AP-2 installed behind the battery. The heavy wires that run out of it to the blue covering is an extra 10 amp SAE connector for an air compressor. The blue covering is a couple of fingers cut out of a nitrial work glove.

 

Hope this helps.

 

RR

[CMIKE]

Hope this helps.....Its a fuse block from Advance auto parts for 7.99. I have it powered with a 10 G wire. Its double side taped to the back wall behind the battery. Dont forget to clean the mounting surface with alcohol prior to taping.

WAIT...Wait...

Where did you get photos of my bike with the seat off? Did my wife send them to you?

If those are not photos of my bike with the seat off...dang it looks just like it.

[sgripp]

Thanks Everyone

 

Gives me food for thought. My trailer wiring came today so I have to quit procrastinating and start the wiring.

 

Will post some pics when I am finished.

 

 

Placed the fusebox behind the battery.

 

Here are the pics. Looks pretty good.

[Dave77459]

I installed a fuse box the day before I left on a 3300 mile trip to the Grand Canyon (post coming, pics not ready and I know how you guys are!). When I got home, I stripped her bare to clean her up. While she was naked, I snapped a photo of the fuse box install.

 

Note that I have since cleaned up the relay, which was installed before the fuse box!

 

Based on some web advice, I ran a negative ground post. That will make it convenient to install those gadgets that come with paired wiring.

 

While I had the tank off, I also ran a pair of wires to the headlight for a future re-wiring of my passing lamps.

[Dusty]

Centeh AP-2, front fairing

 

Were you able to find it in Ontario or did you purchase it online?