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    what is the terminal connection near the fuse box that has a single fuse in it is this the main fuse for power i am putting in a new blade type holder and wanted to know what this is for?
    1978 xs1100e
    1985 vmax 1200

  • #2
    On my '78, that's an 'accessory' fuse; for hooking up an electrical goodie that you add to the bike...
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    • #3
      If you are using a new fuse block that has an extra slot you could even eliminate that extra auxiliary terminal altogether. As steve said its just for add on stuff. It is hooked up to a small 2 prong connector behind the fuse panel and you could just wire it into the spare port on the fuse block (if you have an extra) and then its all in one place. Or you could just get rid of it altogether, whatever floats your boat!
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      • #4
        On mine, the main fuse for power is on the opposite side (or at least WAS, before the fuse box mod), in a sigle holder just in front of the battery. I know not all the years did it that way though. I just left that giant holder under the fuse block there for looks, since it wasn't in the way of anything. If I need an accessory fuse, I have an extra slot in the replacement fuse block from TC.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by CatatonicBug View Post
          On mine, the main fuse for power is on the opposite side (or at least WAS, before the fuse box mod), in a sigle holder just in front of the battery. I know not all the years did it that way though. I just left that giant holder under the fuse block there for looks, since it wasn't in the way of anything. If I need an accessory fuse, I have an extra slot in the replacement fuse block from TC.
          He has a 78 and they did not have a separate main it was built into the fuse block. Pretty sure it is going to be the auxiliary fuse.
          Nathan
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          K&N Filter
          #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
          OEM Exhaust
          ATK Fork Brace
          LED Dash lights
          Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

          Green Monster Coils
          SS Brake Lines
          Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

          In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by paolo1 View Post
            what is the terminal connection near the fuse box that has a single fuse in it is this the main fuse for power i am putting in a new blade type holder and wanted to know what this is for?
            Hi Paolo,
            how about you amend your profile and add a signature line that sez what model bike you have?
            IF you have an XS11SG the main 30 Amp fuse is in it's own separate holder behind the left side panel. Other years and models have them in other places.
            When you install a blade type fuseblock you can put the main and the accessory fuses in there too.
            Fred Hill, S'toon
            XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
            "The Flying Pumpkin"

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            • #7
              hi freditoon....i will post the model as soon as i figure out what model i have. the bike was given to me for free and is missing the side covers and the plate on the neck does not tell me....how can i figure out using the id number on manufacture info plate on the steering neck?
              1978 xs1100e
              1985 vmax 1200

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              • #8
                The engine number, stamped on a flat on the crankcase above the clutch cover, and under the air box, will have a number like that starts with the model code and then the serial number. The first three digits are the model code and they consist a number, a letter and another number, mine, for instance is 3J6, which indicates a 1980 SG. If the bike has the original engine then the number on the steering neck will be the same. Once you have the number check here http://www.xs11.com/faqs/153-serial-...ry-colors.html tio tell you what model you have. Once you have the model, edit your signature to include it so we can assist with model specific answers.
                1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

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                • #9
                  The number on the engine might not be correct. Look on the right side of the steering neck. It will be stamped into the metal. The engine could have been changed but its much less likely they the frame has been switched.
                  Nathan
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                  K&N Filter
                  #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                  OEM Exhaust
                  ATK Fork Brace
                  LED Dash lights
                  Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

                  Green Monster Coils
                  SS Brake Lines
                  Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                  In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                  Theodore Roosevelt

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by paolo1 View Post
                    what is the terminal connection near the fuse box that has a single fuse in it is this the main fuse for power i am putting in a new blade type holder and wanted to know what this is for?
                    Good day paolo1. It would be helpful to know what model your riding but if your talking about the 78 / 79 standards or 79 specials, it is a fuse for optional items like driving lights, "true" air horns with relays etc.
                    Rob
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                    1978 XS500E
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                      The number on the engine might not be correct. Look on the right side of the steering neck. It will be stamped into the metal. The engine could have been changed but its much less likely they the frame has been switched.
                      Hmmm... Thats what I thought I was saying with this

                      "If the bike has the original engine then the number on the steering neck will be the same"
                      Maybe not clear enough, but the same message.
                      1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                      2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                      Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                      "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by b.walker5 View Post
                        Hmmm... Thats what I thought I was saying with this



                        Maybe not clear enough, but the same message.
                        Sorry Brian I must not have read through your entire post my bad
                        Nathan
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                        1978 XS1100E
                        K&N Filter
                        #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                        OEM Exhaust
                        ATK Fork Brace
                        LED Dash lights
                        Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

                        Green Monster Coils
                        SS Brake Lines
                        Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                        In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                        Theodore Roosevelt

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                          Sorry Brian I must not have read through your entire post my bad
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                          1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                          2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                          Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                          "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                          • #14
                            battery tender

                            I know this thread is old but I'd thought to add this in case anyone searches - the aux fuse terminals are where I added my battery tender leads - I left the short pigtail zip-tied to the frame and just hook up as needed without needing to undo a side cover.

                            John
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by jwhughes3 View Post
                              the aux fuse terminals are where I added my battery tender leads - I left the short pigtail zip-tied to the frame and just hook up as needed
                              Could you elaborate on this please? By 'battery tender' do you mean some sort of battery charger? Do you mean that you have wires attached to the two terminals in the auxiliary power thing permanently and then attach a battery charger to them? It sounds like a great way of avoiding taking the battery out to charge it (panel off, seat off, battery stay unscrewed etc etc) , so I'm hoping that's what you mean. If so, what kind of charger are you using???
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