Installed an auxiliary fues panel today

[Itinifni]

I installed a PC-8 auxiliary fuse panel today and thought I'd post some photos, maybe it will help someone out looking to do the same.

Anyone that's installed relays or an aux fuse panel knows it can be difficult to find a suitable location, even more so when you don't have hard bags or a full fairing where it can be tucked away neatly. It took a bit of studying but I'm happy with what I came up with.

I used a PC-8 from Eastern Beaver Power, the 18" kit with relay. If I had planned the location before ordering I would have requested the positive cable longer than the negative since my relay ended up on the left side of the bike.

There's a fair amount of space on the Standard in front of the battery, just needed a way to mount the relay.


I made a simple bracket out of a piece of right angle aluminum I had on hand.


Mounting the relay on the outboard side of the bracket with the relay facing inboard avoids any interference with OEM parts. With the harness facing down I don't have to worry about water pooling in the connector.


All mounted up and hidden behind the coolant overflow bottle. The extra bolt on the left is where I will be mounting the relay when my quad horns show up.


The fuse box is located on top of the battery cover, there's plenty of clearance under the seat.



The PC-8 is mounted using heavy hook and loop fasteners and can be moved out of the way to access the battery/tool kit.


Closed up and ready to go, I'll clean up the wiring after I've installed the horns.


Now if those horns and my new windshield would just show up I'd be ready for the best riding of the year!

Matt

[Bighead]

I put mine in the battery box where the tool pouch used to sit

[gordonv]

Thank you for the nice clear pictures, along with the explanations. Well written, better than I could have done.

[Firefighter]

Definitely prettier than all my relays, fuses and wiring. Most are in the tool pouch area, couple in the right side cover, and a couple in the IS faring. Made a couple attempts to clean it up but usually give up quickly. It all works well though. No photos available.

[Brian]

Thank you for the nice pictures and explanation. I have in line fuse holders and relays scattered all over the place that I need to clean up. I thought about the location you have selected but didn't know if it would work out well. You did a great job thinking this thru and completing it. 

[jim@98valkyrie.com]

I installed an Eastern Beaver fuse panel several years ago and really like how it keeps everything clean and accessible. I have mine directly behind the battery. I have my own tool roll, so use that area for a flashlight/Leatherman and tire plug kit.

[BobB]

I installed my PC-8 several years ago, under the right side cover.  The unit is mounted on an electronics panel with a relay and power filter.  The panel is hinged at the top to allow access to the main 55 amp fuse behind it.  The hinge is mounted to an aluminum strap secured to the bike.  

[Jess from VA]

Nice work.   

I wish I could be trusted with electrical.  But I can't.  

I did manage to find a longer battery bolt that holds 6-7 wires/grommets without causing a fire.  I like a fuse block (much) better.