Fuse Questions

[bendtdj]

I am going to replace the glass fuses with the ATC blade type set-up on my '84. With all the writeups here, I think I can tackle the issue. My question is, What about the top (towards the front of the bike) connection. I understand that this is called a fusable link. Can I hook this to a fuse and if so, what size should I use? It is finally getting warm enough here to work in an unheated garage and I would like to get the bike ready to ride.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

[Snaggletooth]

If you are talking about the clear plastic block that runs from the the battery, that is the main fuse. It is actually not much more than a metal blade. I did mine by simply cutting out the plastic block and replacing it with a MAX fuse holder and a 30 amp MAX blade fuse.

 

Simple to do, not expensive at all. About $5.00 for the holder and $3.00 for the fuse. And a lot easier to change than the OEM fuse. And the fuses are easier to find.

 

Got mine at NAPA

 

Mike

[bendtdj]

That's the next step Mike. I did get the fuse block replaced tonight and the bike runs. Horray?@?!!?!?!?!??

 

This was my questionable area, outlined in red where the two screws are with no fuse between them. I put a 30 amp fuse in there. I did start the bike and it did not blow. Do you know if this is too much?

 

What is the size wire on the Max Fuse? I will be getting one in the very near future.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

[dingy]

That's the next step Mike. I did get the fuse block replaced tonight and the bike runs. Horray?@?!!?!?!?!??

 

This was my questionable area, outlined in red where the two screws are with no fuse between them. I put a 30 amp fuse in there. I did start the bike and it did not blow. Do you know if this is too much?

 

What is the size wire on the Max Fuse? I will be getting one in the very near future.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

 

That is interesting that the fuse did not blow. These two terminals are the positive & negative ACCY terminals. They should remain separate.

 

10 gauge wire on the main fuse.

 

Gary

[Flyinfool]

Those 2 screws are what the factory gave you for adding accessories.

The right one is positive and the left is ground.

If you connected a 30A fuse across there, you probably blew the 10A Accessory fuse that protects that point.

Or are you saying that you changed the fuse right below those 2 screws to a 30A. the fuse right below those 2 screws is the accessory fuse.

 

Dang, I typed to slow again...

Edited April 12, 2011 by Flyinfool

[Snaggletooth]

 

He's got it.

 

If ya go to NAPA the part# for the Maxi fuse is 7822101. They will be hanging in fuse section. Don't forget a spare!!

 

The part# for the Maxi holder is 784674. These are not on the fuse rack at all. I found them hanging on the spinner rack with the wire and butt connectors. When I had asked the parts guy for a Maxi fuse holder they tried to sell me a fuse block the size of my hand for $20.00. Check the rack. LOL!

 

Mike

[bendtdj]

I now know why the ACC fuse blew as well. I will fix this tomorrow.

 

Thanks guys.

 

Dave