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Author Topic: What amp fuses on valkyrie interstate for trip  (Read 2343 times)
retirednavy
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« on: August 31, 2018, 02:19:05 PM »

Hi leaving on a trip in a week on a new to me Interstate was seeing if anyone knows all the amp fuses in it off hand so I can take spares. Any other suggestions appreciated.  cooldude
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Highbinder
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2018, 02:45:40 PM »

Remove the right side cover and the fuse box is right there, you can see the fuses clearly.   Be careful removing the cover not to break the slot where it connects to front cover. There are two grommets on the side cover, one in the left hand corner and one below, gently pull them out and look to the front and remove it from the slot.   Piece of cake. cooldude
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2018, 02:58:37 PM »

Also check and see if you have an extra 50 amp dog bone fuse.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2018, 03:04:38 PM »

Pop the main fuse box cover under the side cover and open it up (right?).  You can see what you need, plus I think the box has one spare for each size needed, and It's a good idea to make sure the spares are good.  Then there's the main 50?

(10-15-20-30 ??)  (pennies and pieces of metal or aluminum foil chewing gum wrappers are not approved fuses) Grin

I tried looking up the fuse box on Honda on-line schematics, but no luck.  
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2018, 06:02:14 PM »

I always keep several of each fuse (5/10/15/20/30/and a dog bone(50a) in my bags on my 99 Tourer...Just in case...I know, as soon as I don't carry any extras, BAM....that is when I will need one...Never fails...!!! Extra light bulbs too...just in case...!!! Have a great trip...!!! And don't worry, just enjoy the ride...!!!

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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2018, 05:41:16 AM »

Can of Sea Foam. Add some (1/3 bottle or so) every 3rd or 4th fill up. Tire plug kit. Zip ties.
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2018, 06:18:33 AM »

The fuses are specified in the Honda manual schematic. Std-Tourer:



Here's the same part of the Interstate schematic.  Sorry this is a bit blurry but you can still read the amps & circuit names.



Here's a more legible fuse schematic made by RP Brown:

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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2018, 07:49:31 AM »

Thanks guys cooldude
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2018, 08:30:34 AM »

Just about any auto parts store will have a small plastic box of all different size fuses. Get the right type and toss it in the saddlebag. As for extra stuff, before a long trip I always make sure I have the fuses plus an assortment of crimp on connectors for temporary use(and the pliers), always have some spare wire of different size---just a couple feet of it rolled up. An extra headlight bulb and smaller turn/brake bulbs, flat repair kit and I also carry a small air pump as well. I usually will carry an extra set of flashlight batteries and extra cell phone battery if it's a replaceable item...not all cells are. In my wallet I carry a list of all the important phone numbers, usually will duplicate what's on the cell but if that's damaged in an accident you still can borrow a phone and make a call. Being a bit anal, I also will pack large items(final drive, alternator, etc.) and label what an item is prior to leaving home, show my wife where it is so if I need something shipped overnight, she can arrange for it. One year I made up a list numbered 1-5 and named each item. Then I tagged each item with the same number as on the list, made a couple copies, left one for the wife and carried one with me, in the saddlebag, etc.  Then if something needed shipping, all I had to do was tell her ship item #3 or whatever you need...removed all the mystery for her. Only used that system once over 30 years ago but it saved my bacon. My wife at the time was one of those high IQ's that needed an instruction book on how to change a lightbulb. This worked foolproof.  Wink

PS: Also a few extra hand tools in addition to the kit already in the bike.
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Ken Tarver
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« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2018, 08:22:31 PM »

One of the small battery jump starters is good, started carrying several years ago and used a couple of times in our travel group. A small multimeter too.

Ken
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