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« on: July 07, 2017, 07:32:46 PM » |
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The previous owner * of my bike was a complete farking idiot when it came to electrical. There were spliced wires on top of spliced wires with zip ties and electrical tape in a giant rat's nest of rat's nests under the seat.
Evidently whenever they got an idea for a new electrical doodad they'd just strip random wire sheathing back until they found a hot wire and spliced in to it.
On my Inzane ride the fuse for the extra lighting kept blowing. Even with a LED headlight, a single headlight out in the desert at night is DARK. I was missing my extra lights!
So, I ordered an Eastern Beaver fuse block.
Just spent several hours ripping out 17 years of bubba wiring and re-doing it all.
Not fun, not fun at all, but if the original owner * had done it right the first time instead of the horrid hideousness they'd done woulda been a lot easier and more reliable in the long run! Ugh, I could smack 'em!
Anyway, just a random rant, and reminder to do wiring right the first time, sure hope I've chased all the gremlins down after all that! I should have taken a before picture, but I was too eager to get in there and get it over with...
* I'm the original owner, brought the bike brand new out of the crate.
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« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2017, 07:37:22 PM » |
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mark81
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« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2017, 08:07:31 PM » |
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I've done some things I'm not proud of also.
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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2017, 08:58:33 PM » |
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I bought a '97 Tourer last dec and did the same thing. It took me parts of 2 days redoing everything with relays for a fuse panel and new horns under the swingarm. All is right now.
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baldo
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2017, 02:13:41 AM » |
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I'm the opposite, I love playing with wires. My bike was/is a mess electrically. I've already cleaned out a bunch of PO crapola, there's a bit more to do. I also have a Beaver PC-8 to install. I'm planning to add a board with 6 relays for two sets of extra lighting, another horn, and heated gear. I just have to find a suitable spot to put it all.....
Any questions, Serk, I might be able to help.
Bob
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« Last Edit: July 08, 2017, 02:17:10 AM by baldo »
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MarkT
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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2017, 06:05:13 AM » |
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Did similar on Deerslayer. Just added another circuit for a new accessory. Wound up with a rat's nest under the seat. On Jade, I planned the mods and set them up in advance, with a PC-8, and relay panel with all the relays labelled and the wires loomed where possible. The relay panel lifts out for maintenance. Looks sorta messy but it's much better for maintenance, though I could only fit 11 of the 17 relays on it - the rest under the rt side cover and in the bucket. I solder & shrink wrap all connections, never use crimps or Scotchlocks. I always throw those away in a kit, and recently removed about 30 of them on a Timeout camper I bought used. Of course the extra lights on it were intermittant. Here's the result.  OK sometimes I use wire nuts for insulation but still solder the wires. The circuit box powers the fuel pump with the programmable timer inside.  Currently looks like this with fuel system additions and Bluetooth crossover:  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2017, 09:13:24 AM » |
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Jeez Mark, that looks like some kind of IED.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2017, 10:27:02 AM » |
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* I'm the original owner, brought the bike brand new out of the crate. Yes, but are you the same man you were seventeen years ago? Something (or someone) seems to have changed.  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2017, 12:39:18 PM » |
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I rewired my IS and added a couple of things then installed a PDM 60 ( http://pdm60.com) Love it! |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2017, 01:33:20 PM » |
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Mark, that looks neat compared to my mess. I'm in the same league as Serk and really need to go in and do a major revamping. I looked at the PDM60 but it only has six lines, not enough for my stuff. Oh well....one day....maybe!  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2017, 04:00:18 PM » |
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At least you know where to find "the previous owner" if you have any questions - assuming the PO can still remember what he did !  |
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2017, 06:47:12 PM » |
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I have the PC-8 from Eastern Beaver as well. As much as I would like to spend the time and effort that some have done with home grown circuits, fuses, etc., I find it easier and less frustrating to install the PC-8. Have two bike with them one each one. One is almost full and the second one is just getting started.
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2017, 07:08:44 PM » |
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I bought a '97 Tourer last dec and did the same thing. It took me parts of 2 days redoing everything with relays for a fuse panel and new horns under the swingarm. All is right now.
Pretty much had the same deal when I got my '97. I was an engineer, and good with electrics. 'Thing didn't have turn signals or brake lights on the hack. It cleaned up well. |
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