Where did you mount your Centech box? (R12GS)

[Mac]

Originally Posted by Hotspice

AHAAAAAAA, I think I found a flaw

Not really but I gotta ask, your relays aren't screwed to your battery are they?

There are always flaws! I have had a fair amount of mil-spec wiring / soldering experience, and to do it over, there are things I'd do a little differently.

Actually they are. The top of the battery where the sticker is applied is just an insert, so there is a space under the top. I popped off this cap, and bolted (with nylock nuts on the bottom) my relays. The three relays are 1) for the centech, 2) for the 4 x 55w PIAA 1100X lamps, and 3) for the Stebel horn.

[tmgs]

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

...well?
under the tool tray area?

mine is in a plastic box, along with the relay, mounted up front on a dash I made, it made it so only one power cable is running to the battery, everything is powered from that up front on our bike

BTW here is a compact fuse panel and relay

http://www.fuzeblocks.com/

[DaFoole]

Originally Posted by Mac

Right behind the tool tray, which was filled with the Autocomm and heated gear controller.

http://www.mattmccabe.com/mod-fuseblock/

http://www.mattmccabe.com/mod-wiringharness/

... and while you're at it, do yourself a favor and keep the wiring clean.

WOW!! Nice Job!! What is covering the wires? Haven't seen it before but would like to use it for the longer runs (Centech box/lights/horn going to be a winter project). Thanks.

[Rapid Dog]

...lots of good ideas here...thanks fellas.
I'm going to look into the Excel Cycle kit.

[Burnszilla]

Not a Centech but a Fuze Block... the relay is built into the unit.

[Hotspice]

Originally Posted by jrodgolfer

On the info bracket that's at the rear of the airbox. Fits well there.

A question for those of you that mount them here..

Aren't you worried about water getting into the block during heavy rains??

[Railbender]

Originally Posted by DaFoole

WOW!! Nice Job!! What is covering the wires? Haven't seen it before but would like to use it for the longer runs (Centech box/lights/horn going to be a winter project). Thanks.

That looks like split cable tubing on the wires. You should be able to find it at Harbor Freight, Radio Shack or an auto parts store. I have seen it in at least 2 diameters.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family

[Rapid Dog]

Originally Posted by Hotspice

A question for those of you that mount them here..

Aren't you worried about water getting into the block during heavy rains??

I'm wonderimng about the saddle clearance...must work doe...

[AKtracks]

Originally Posted by Hotspice

A question for those of you that mount them here..

Aren't you worried about water getting into the block during heavy rains??

I cover mine with a small, heavy plastic bag to keep water & debris out.

[Rapid Dog]

Not a Centech but a Fuze Block... the relay is built into the unit.

Any comments/pros/cons on the Fuzeblock in comapro to the Centech?
Weather-wise or otherwise?

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by Railbender

That looks like split cable tubing on the wires. You should be able to find it at Harbor Freight, Radio Shack or an auto parts store. I have seen it in at least 2 diameters.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family

Actually it is an expandable mesh tubing, IIRC. Nice stuff.

As for water in the fuse box, under the seat is is not an issue at all. Even at the base of the tank vertical it isn't. Though some water might drip on it, I have not seen one short out.

I would suggest, however, sealing the back with a liquid rubber coating in case an errant screw or peice of metal might fall under it.

Jim

[MeanMoe]

Originally Posted by SinCityJets

2 things....

1 - Mac, that shit is bad ASS!!
2 - Tom at http://www.excelcyclewerkes.com/index_files/Page577.htm has an AWESOME kit. He actually has a stainless steel mount that mounts vertically on the screw that holds the manual holder under the seat. I installed mine this weekend. Comes complete with pre wired relay. Plus he's a great guy and great customer service.

The Kildala2000 mount is similar but for the 1150. It mounts to the inspection plug clip on top of the air box. Fuse box on the front and relays on the back.

[wrigmanG/S]

Installed mine under the tank, just in front of the air box. It's out of the way, and all I have to do to access it is remove the air intake tube.

[Burnszilla]

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

I'm wonderimng about the saddle clearance...must work doe...

I had to dremel a little piece off one of the the under-seat fins to stop it from rubbing.

[Burnszilla]

Originally Posted by Rapid Dog

Any comments/pros/cons on the Fuzeblock in comapro to the Centech?
Weather-wise or otherwise?

You choose which circuit is switched or unswitched by easily moving the fuse to one side or the other. It's brilliant.