My last electrical question was too easy - bike electric tricky one!

[Gingernutz]

The negative block is me trying to avoid an issue with autocom loop interference. Not sure if it will work but the previous solutions lowered the volume to an unacceptable level

[Fazafou]

Fair play, I guess if you wire a loom in first it's all in place for accessories so no big deal

[Hamos]

If this all becomes a problem then throw money at it and buy a FuzeBlock, as this does everything you want in 1 neat package. You can choose between always on and switched just by moving the fuse, and it has relays built in. I used one to run heated grips, gear indicator and usb phone charger.  Allowed for a neat installation under the seat.  Not as satisfying as wiring it all up yourself, I've done that too, but it took me 4 times as long when you count in mistakes and cutting wires to the wrong length!

[Raz Mcgruff]

I did mine with 2 relays and a switch,
One relay for hot grips, separate from everything else.
Another relay for phones etc, the switch  turns the DIN accessory plug into an easy connect for direct connection to battery, So I can connect trickle charger, or for any other reason I might want a direct connect to the battery.

Can't remember how I wired it  :o
I'll have a look tomorrow 

[JoeRock]

If this all becomes a problem then throw money at it and buy a FuzeBlock, as this does everything you want in 1 neat package. You can choose between always on and switched just by moving the fuse, and it has relays built in. I used one to run heated grips, gear indicator and usb phone charger.  Allowed for a neat installation under the seat.  Not as satisfying as wiring it all up yourself, I've done that too, but it took me 4 times as long when you count in mistakes and cutting wires to the wrong length!

Not seen that before fella, looks like a really good product!

[richfzs]

Yep they are good - pricy, but good. Downside is, if the relay (most likely failure point) fails, it's either expense again, or a right faff soldering on the board.

Haven't let that stop me using them!

[Gingernutz]

Bits are starting to arrive but not enough to get started. One nice thing about getting a new bike is the list of projects needed to adapt it to make it mine - and a chance to do it right. Power first, then autocom, then grips, then sat nav and a mount I am making from sheet aluminium to sit over the clocks. I had the same on the fazer but I'm hoping to have a few less cable ties and gaffer tape. Just fitted urbano tucano muffs - look weird and fitting odd but work well. (You used the controls through the neoprene).

[Gingernutz]

Well build done and a few lessons;

- soldering neatly is harder than I remember
- it always takes longer than expected
- ordering from several places means something is always late


Oh yeah .......








Measure the space under the seat before you begin ..........  yup the feckin thing is too big  :rolleyes