Blue Sea 5025...

Komet · 07-04-2006, 08:07 PM

I've noticed a couple of folks using these things and am considering the same for my new 1200GS...quick question...are you folks just strapping them into the tool compartment or more of a permanent type mount?

JimVonBaden · 07-04-2006, 08:08 PM

Jim

onewheelwunder · 07-04-2006, 09:58 PM

the strap works fine but I put a couple of sheetrock screws of varying length thru the provided holes in the fuse block. Be careful of the relays and other electrical wizadry underneath the tool tray. I also stashed my tire patch kit underneath it. If ever need it I can just unscrew it with multi tool.

Komet · 07-04-2006, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onewheelwunder

the strap works fine but I put a couple of sheetrock screws of varying length thru the provided holes in the fuse block. Be careful of the relays and other electrical wizadry underneath the tool tray. I also stashed my tire patch kit underneath it. If ever need it I can just unscrew it with multi tool.

Wonder how a little velcro patch would suffice?

kdude · 07-05-2006, 02:48 AM

I strap.... works perfect, easy to pull out to clean.

Belg · 07-05-2006, 04:57 AM

Strappin and happy...

Emoto · 07-05-2006, 05:48 AM

I strap mine in too. Makes it easy to lift if I need to get to stuff that is under it.

GB · 07-05-2006, 05:55 AM

Mine is strapped there too, plus I have the Touratech "canbus helper" sitting just below it, which I use to power switched gadgets that I want turned off with the ignition key.

Hotspice · 07-05-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

What, no fuse from the battery + to the 5025

??

That's actually how I have mine wired but I'm worried about it shorting out..

JimVonBaden · 07-05-2006, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotspice

What, no fuse from the battery + to the 5025

??

That's actually how I have mine wired but I'm worried about it shorting out..

I know it is supposed to be close to the battery, but I placed it further along and under the fuse box, along with a relay to power it when the key is on.

Jim

Hotspice · 07-05-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

I know it is supposed to be close to the battery, but I placed it further along and under the fuse box, along with a relay to power it when the key is on.

Jim

I've seen your pic a few times and never looked close enough to see that you relay the whole block..

Not a bad way to eliminate turning off a bunch of gadgets when you are done with the bike.

JimVonBaden · 07-05-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotspice

I've seen your pic a few times and never looked close enough to see that you relay the whole block..

Not a bad way to eliminate turning off a bunch of gadgets when you are done with the bike.

Helps me not to forget, and kill the battery!

Jim

HasBean · 07-08-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by komet

I've noticed a couple of folks using these things and am considering the same for my new 1200GS...quick question...are you folks just strapping them into the tool compartment or more of a permanent type mount?

I used the Centech since it's smaller and mounted it to the tool tray with some smal screws.

MudMan_79 · 06-22-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by GB

Mine is strapped there too, plus I have the Touratech "canbus helper" sitting just below it, which I use to power switched gadgets that I want turned off with the ignition key.

would it be alright if you explained how you run your wiring for both the canbus helper and the blue sea?
Howzabout a few pics please?

I'm an electrical numbnuts... really could do with a lil help here. Thanks mate.

JimVonBaden · 06-22-2012, 07:03 AM

Old thread. IMHO get a Fuzeblock.

www.cyclenutz.com

Jim

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onewheelwunder are we there yet? Joined: Mar 2005 Location: minneapolis,MN Oddometer: 129	the strap works fine but I put a couple of sheetrock screws of varying length thru the provided holes in the fuse block. Be careful of the relays and other electrical wizadry underneath the tool tray. I also stashed my tire patch kit underneath it. If ever need it I can just unscrew it with multi tool.

07-05-2006, 05:55 AM	#8
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,461	Mine is strapped there too, plus I have the Touratech "canbus helper" sitting just below it, which I use to power switched gadgets that I want turned off with the ignition key.

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JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,497	Old thread. IMHO get a Fuzeblock. www.cyclenutz.com Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

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