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Old 02-19-2009, 08:57 AM
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I have a few accessories on my 08 RK that all connect directly to the battery terminals, seems like more on the + side. Does anyone know if thier is an accessory block made so I can have just one wire on the battery that connects to a block of some sort so everything else can just connect thier instead of at the battery? Its a little crowded at the battery housing!
 
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:59 AM
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you can get 1 at any parts stor and be sure to fuse it.
 
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or just find at the parts store(auto) a five slot fuse box and wire it in with a single wire from the battery and then your acc. I did just this on my Ultra.

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Personally I try and avoid connecting any accessory directly to the battery (whether directly or indirectly). Any current draw whilst the bike is standing and you end up with a flat battery.

In terms of wiring multiple accessories to a single connector, the only comment I would add would be to ensure they are fused as you are going directly to battery
 
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Originally Posted by HDRider2002
i like this option... i might have to grab a few of these, thanks
 
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Here's a nice one.
www.fuzeblocks.com
I don't use one from Curt at Fuzeblocks, I have a Centech AP-2 but I don't know who sells them anymore. You can also get a Bluesea fuse block from your local West Marine or Boaters World.
 
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Don't forget to wire in a relay so the power is switched from the igniton. This will prevent a battery drain. I think I bought one from Whitehorse gear or Centech.
 

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You could also use a self resetting circuit breaker with threaded posts. I believe some have mounting tabs also.
 
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Originally Posted by mcrider1
Here's a nice one.
www.fuzeblocks.com
I don't use one from Curt at Fuzeblocks, I have a Centech AP-2 but I don't know who sells them anymore. You can also get a Bluesea fuse block from your local West Marine or Boaters World.
I like that - built in relay and screw terminals.
 


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