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Don't quote me on this because I'm certainly no expert, but it looks as if that "other" glass fuse only powers the screw terminal right below it. Mine didn't even have a fuse in it, and everything on the bike appears to work (more or less.) Maybe most just figure it isn't worth the trouble to reroute that fuse if nothing is connected to those terminals?
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I went ahead and wired the main fuse in the new fuse block. That way I don't have to carry any spare glass fuses around at all.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
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....reminder to self to pick up a pack of glass fuses.....Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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I didn't worry about that one, personally -- it only runs the "aux power" connection (the screw terminals) which is a joke anyway. I have a battery tender and use a cigarette lighter plug with an SAE connector to plug directly to the battery.Originally posted by ddragon63 View Post....reminder to self to pick up a pack of glass fuses.....Last edited by Danny Crawdad; 01-13-2012, 10:50 AM.XS11SH :: K&N Pods, 4->1, Dynojet kit, Barnett clutch springs, TC's fuse block, ATGATT
Well, goodness. Look what we've got here.Comment
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I was talking about the 30A? main fuse that's on the left side of the battery.
It's in it's own little rubber caccoon just forward of the battery.
I figured if I don't put that in the fuse block, then I'd have to carry around a spare one of those too.
Now as far as the accessory fuse/terminal. I don't use it, but the fuse block does have one more open slot that I can use if I want to wire that sucker up at some point in the future.
I did notice a little better improvement in my lights and stuff after the install.
I guess those old fuse clips added a little more resistance to the overall circuits.
(not to mention that I did have one fuse vibrate out a while back.
Those old clips get worn out over the years.)
I guess you can light you cigarette any time you want with having power straight from the battery and all.I have a battery tender and use a cigarette lighter plug with an SAE connector to plug directly to the battery.
Last edited by GLoweVA; 01-13-2012, 10:55 AM.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
80G (Green paint(PO idea))
The Green Monster
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
Got him in '04.
bald tire & borrowing parts
80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
Scarlet
K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
Got her in '11
Ready for the twisties!
81H (previously CPMaynard's)
Hugo
Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
Cold weather rideComment
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Ah, I cut that thing out and spliced in a blade fuse holder separate from the rest. I pull that fuse when it's parked.Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
Don't smoke, but it sure is handy for charging a cell phone while I'm riding, or a laptop, or camera battery, or running a lantern when camping, or...Originally posted by GLoweVAI guess you can light you cigarette any time you want with having power straight from the battery and all.
XS11SH :: K&N Pods, 4->1, Dynojet kit, Barnett clutch springs, TC's fuse block, ATGATT
Well, goodness. Look what we've got here.Comment
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The 79SF doesn't have that one, it's in the fuse box. On a postive note, all the battery related problems I "thought" I was haveing were fixed when I replaced the fuse boxOriginally posted by Danny Crawdad View PostAh, I cut that thing out and spliced in a blade fuse holder separate from the rest. I pull that fuse when it's parked.
Don't smoke, but it sure is handy for charging a cell phone while I'm riding, or a laptop, or camera battery, or running a lantern when camping, or...1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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