Auxiliary Fuse Block Install Question

[stasch]

I am finally getting around to installing an auxiliary fuse block to properly wire 4 connections currently stacked up on my 99 Voyager's battery terminals in addition to the bike's positive lead. They look really bad, not to mention that all the connections are hot all the time.

I'll be using a relay to power the auxiliary fuse block so that everything is switched off with the key.

The fuse block would fit perfectly under the faux tank cover, industrial strength velcro'd on top of the igniter. It seems to be a great location, right where all the current connection wires will easily reach and be close to the stock fuse box.

Are there any reasons I should NOT do this?

Any other suggestions or things I should be aware of?

[Rick Parsons]

That's where I have mine. It's held onto the igniter with a couple of plastic cable ties. So far, there's been no problems.

[Mailman Joe]

I just told my son the exact same thing...too much stuff stacked up on the battery terminals...did you use another factory fuse block for your aux block?

[Chris near Kansas City]

Just make sure your relay can handle everthing that the aux fuse block is powering, or the max limit for the block, such as a 50 amp. I hardwired the block to the battery, and then I use relays from there. Either way is fine, it just depends on what you are powering. Something like a powerpoint (cigarette lighter) you might want hot all the time. That way, you wouldn't have to have everything (ignition, lights, etc.) on if you just needed to air up a tire with a compressor.

Zipties on the ignitor for me too.

[stasch]

Thanks everyone, install on top of the igniter it is then.

Mailman Joe, my fuse block is an aftermarket automotive unit, almost exactly like 'Chris near Kansas City's. Mine has 6 circuits rather than 8 like his. Cost about $7 and allows for blade style fuses.

I would like the cig adapter hot all the time, as well as a connection for GPS. I'm thinking I'll take Chris' suggestion and power the block right from the battery, and relay only those circuits that need it.

[LB]

This is the same way I did my fuse block, but one question. What are you using for a ground for all the hot leads?
I made a ground block but not really happy with the way it looks. Any suggestions?
LB

[Rusty - SC Iowa]

Chris, did you happen to check to see if you had another fuse block?

[Chris near Kansas City]

What are you using for a ground for all the hot leads?

Most of my add-ons are grounded through the bike's harness or frame near where the add-on is. A few are tied into the neg post on the battery.

Chris, did you happen to check to see if you had another fuse block?

This thread reminded me. You have a pm.

[stasch]

Fuse block is installed.

Click this link: PICS if interested.

For a ground cluster, I used circuit like board with multiple connection tabs that I stripped from an old dishwasher.

I ran a cable to it from the negative battery post.

Its just below the fuse block in the pics.

[Rick Parsons]

Nice looking install. Very clean.

[The Masked Rider]

I used to have a fuse box like the one posted above but I wanted something that looked a little more factory so I got a second one like came with the bike and mounted it as you see in picture #2. I enlarged the wire size by soldering them as you see in picture #1. In picture #1, you can see two large red supply wires. As with the stock fuse box, one red wire supplies power to all but two fuses by 'switched' ignition. The other red wire supplies the last two fuses to be hot all the time. Each wire that comes 'from' this second fuse box goes to the switched side of a relay to power things you may want to add to your bike OR directly to those things you want to power up when the ignition is turned on. Enjoy...
Fritz
Gary, if you wish, you can add this to the tips.

[Mailman Joe]

That's a nice setup...exactly what I'm thinking about doing, thanks for the info.

[Voyager]

This is certainly not a low dollar solution, but it is a very convenient design which has an integral relay and allows each circuit to be easily used as a switched or unswitched circuit by simply moving the fuse. I bought one for my LT and so far it has worked great.

[Inglenook23]

Can someone please tell me where to buy the fuse block for my 2002. I have looked online but have been unable to locate one. I'm a newbie who bought my bike in May and had a freak accident in August. Just got my bike back last weekend and am just getting back to working on it.

[Rhinestone Kawboy]

Can someone please tell me where to buy the fuse block for my 2002. I have looked online but have been unable to locate one. I'm a newbie who bought my bike in May and had a freak accident in August. Just got my bike back last weekend and am just getting back to working on it.

The fuse block shown a couple posts up is the stock fuse block. You should be able to get these at your Kawasaki dealer, or, you may be able to pick up a new or used one from Carl Leo. Carl's contact info is located at the top (announcement) of any of the forums.

[Chris near Kansas City]

For a fuse block like what I have, you should be able to get at some autoparts stores, such as Napa.


This one is a 6 circuit, the ones I have gotten from Speedway Motors in Nebraska are 8 circuit.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/N ... Fuse+Block

[Inglenook23]

Thanks for the useful information. This is what I was looking for.