A fused DC terminal for electrical accessories up to 50w???

[OpFlash]

Hey there was reading an old article on the xj1100 and came across this as a feature for the bike anyone know of this and where its at is this just the fusebox? whats up

[chevy45412001]

on the XJ

would'nt that be the aux. under my side panel near the fuses?

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Opflash and Chevy,

That's right, it's just the acc. terminal on the fuse box under the right side cover. When I did my blade fuse conversion, I included that in the circuit, have my horns and aux. driving lights running thru it!
T.C.

[Hobbit]

50w

50 watts is still only about 4 amps, not a whole lot when it comes to extra lights.
I know that T.C. used some LEDs to reduce the total current draw.

[TopCatGr58]

I just reviewed my owner's manual, and the wiring schematics, and aside from the 50 watt rating for the aux. terminals, I can't find a diagram for the aux. circuit, so don't know what wire it's tapped from? However, the fuse rating says 10 amps, which would be around 120 watts maximum for that fuse!? I ran that circuitl thru a 15 amp fuse, the gauge of the wire seemed similar to the other main circuits!

But yes, I did an LED conversion for my brakes, turn signals, which freed up some spare wattage/amperage to be able to better handle my 50watt each halogen driving lights!
T.C.

[John]

If I'm not mistaken, Clymers says that the aux fuse is 20 amps. I have my two Fiamm horns on that circuit.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey John,

Sorry but you are mistaken, Clymer's and the OEM manual both state 10A Slo-Blo fuse for Aux Plug!
T.C.

[John]

Oops

That's what I get for quoting the book this many years after reading it.
Ya know, I forget what they say the first thing to go is....

[scott0757]

TopCat - I am curious about your fuse box blade conversion. I just broke off a fuse holder for the headlamps while trying to diagnose a short in that circuit. Apparently it got pretty hot and the one side snapped when I tried to might it grab the fuse tighter. Real bummer.

How did you do this conversion? Is there a place you bought the kit from? I'm SOL for now unless I temporarily rig a fuse holder on this circuit so I can trouble shoot it. It appear the fairing may be the cause as when I disconnect it, there is no short and I get my speedo/tach lights back and the fuse stays cool... I hate chasing shorts..

[John]

Originally posted by scott0757
I hate chasing shorts..

How about skirts?

[scott0757]

More interesting, but my wife wouild prefer I stick to the shorts (that sounded bad too!) :-)

[skids]

It has been hot...

Originally posted by scott0757
More interesting, but my wife wouild prefer I stick to the shorts (that sounded bad too!) :-)

[TopCatGr58]

Fuseblock Conversion!

Hey Scott,

No kit really, but a more modern fuseblock that you can mount!

See this first tech tip and
then this second tech tip for photos and instructions and where to get one!
T.C.

[scott0757]

Del City sells the block for under $5 and when you got to the check out, they have a $25 min order limit! Even adding fuses and terminals and a second 4 circuit block, I'm only up the about $14. Hate buying what I don't need...and then paying to ship it too.
Do you have any left for sale? Guess I'll just do it...

[TopCatGr58]

Shhhhhh, Scott,

Your telling my secrets!! That's why I buy a block of 7 fuses blocks and resell them to the members at just a modest price to cover the extra expenses of shipping, remailing, Paypal! A recent member though wanted to buy 5 of them, so I told him about Del City, and he got 8 for the price he would have paid me for 5! IF you followed the links above, you would have read about HOW to order one from me! I also sent you an email stating the same. I can understand your desire to get things as quickly as you can, but haste makes waste.....
Sometimes you need to wait for responses here before jumping into action!
T.C.