Installing an accessory fuse box: Difference between revisions

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For the purposes of this article, we will be following the installation of the Bussman 15600. If you are using one of the Eastern Beaver units, hook the relay up the same, then [http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Products/Fuseboxes/FB-4/Install/install.html follow their directions]. Mounting will be virtually the same as with the Bussman.

'''''>>Ryan - Should this statement be made earlier? The article is already talking about mounting the fuse panel and relay which apply specifically to the Bussman.'''''

'''''This diagram needs a few more details; Ryan says "It could use the pins that you need to attach to and where the wires are going".'''''

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'''''define sheath; yeah, I know what you mean, but I can't explain it.'''''

'''''>>Ryan - The sheath is the plastic coating covering the wire strands and is also known as "insulator".'''''

'''''>>Ryan - The sheath is the plastic coating covering the wire strands and is also known as "insulator". This would be a perfect time to introduce Posi-taps for those that may be a bit squeamish when it comes to cutting into the factory harness. http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html'''''

'''''Ok, obviously I've never used a multimeter. Is there a way to test voltage on a wire that isn't bare?'''''

'''''>>Ryan - How to find a trigger wire: Using a multimeter set to a 20V scale, take one of the probes and poke it into the wire in question. You don't want to go all the way through the wire, just break through the sheathing into the wire core. Take the other probe and touch it to a ground (negative battery terminal, frame, etc.). With the key off there should be zero volts measured. Now turn the key on; there should be ~12 volts (-12V is fine). This means that wire is only getting power when the bike is on and this is what we want for this project. If this isn't the case make sure the probes are where they should be and/or try another wire.'''''

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 For the purposes of this article, we will be following the installation of the Bussman 15600. If you are using one of the Eastern Beaver units, hook the relay up the same, then [http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Products/Fuseboxes/FB-4/Install/install.html follow their directions]. Mounting will be virtually the same as with the Bussman.
+'''''>>Ryan - Should this statement be made earlier?  The article is already talking about mounting the fuse panel and relay which apply specifically to the Bussman.'''''
 '''''This diagram needs a few more details; Ryan says "It could use the pins that you need to attach to and where the wires are going".'''''
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 '''''define sheath; yeah, I know what you mean, but I can't explain it.'''''
-'''''>>Ryan - The sheath is the plastic coating covering the wire strands and is also known as "insulator".'''''
+'''''>>Ryan - The sheath is the plastic coating covering the wire strands and is also known as "insulator".  This would be a perfect time to introduce Posi-taps for those that may be a bit squeamish when it comes to cutting into the factory harness. http://www.posi-lock.com/posiplug.html'''''
 '''''Ok, obviously I've never used a multimeter. Is there a way to test voltage on a wire that isn't bare?'''''
+'''''>>Ryan - How to find a trigger wire: Using a multimeter set to a 20V scale, take one of the probes and poke it into the wire in question.  You don't want to go all the way through the wire, just break through the sheathing into the wire core. Take the other probe and touch it to a ground (negative battery terminal, frame, etc.).  With the key off there should be zero volts measured.  Now turn the key on; there should be ~12 volts (-12V is fine).  This means that wire is only getting power when the bike is on and this is what we want for this project.  If this isn't the case make sure the probes are where they should be and/or try another wire.'''''
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