Aux fusebox

[tallpaul]

Sorry GW, I still couldn't live with that. It's the gaffer tape. Bleh... Pre-insulated terminals (the ones with the red, blue or yellow crimped on ends) always look like a bodged repair that stand out like a turd on a snooker table at the side of the manufacturer terminals. I never feel comfortable trusting if the quality of the joint, as it is hidden under the plastic sleeve. Yes, I know it works acceptably and yes, I know I have mental problems but I feel better now as I can admit it to myself that I have wiring ocd!

[Jeff999]

Solder, solder, solder and heat shrink. Simples.  

[greywolf]

I was trying to win the prize for messiest wiring. I always start with good intentions but lose patience. The only saving grace is it's perfectly functional. The gaffers tape has nothing to do with the electrical stuff. The pouch containing the air compressor and extra tools wore through and tools started to leave so the pouch got taped over. An alternative to the ring terminal wire ends on the bus bars would be nice but that's what the local electronics store had that would work.

A series rectifier regulator wired to the battery through a 30A automotive circuit breaker, Rostra cruise control, Datel voltmeter, Warm & Safe dual heated gear-controller, HotGrips, GPS over dash mount, single headlight cutoff switch, relay and PC8 fuse block, Stebel horn, garage door opener, cigarette lighter type socket, earbuds with jacks wired to bike for Garmin Zumo 550, headlight relays, SpeedoDRD speedometer corrector, and a relay triggered by the brake light circuit that cuts off the heated gear when the brake light is on require a lot of wire and relays.

[Hondaman]

And you actually need all that stuff GW!
I'm particularly bemused by the brake light activated heated clothing cut off

After years of trying to make messy wiring look neat, I've come to the conclusion that the less stuff added to a bike the better!

[greywolf]

When I stop at a traffic light on a cold day, I often get too hot as the wind chill goes away. I can use the front brake to control the heat without changing the heat control level which is correct when moving. I may not need all I installed, but I like having it and it makes my ride more enjoyable.

[listermint]

But but where do you put stuff....  Shocked face

[Hondaman]

Fair enough. Quite logical really 

[UK_Vstrom650]

I applaud GW for that - if I tried adding all of that to my bike I'd probably have a smouldering wreck in the garage. I think my wiring isn't too bad to be honest, everything works and it's reasonably tidy. Got space to add a few extra items with minimal effort if needed.

(Only got heated grips, heated jacket, aux socket and stebel snail horns installed)

[greywolf]

But but where do you put stuff....  Shocked face

The area where the tool kit normally resides now has a Rostra cruise control servo, PC8 fuse block, Dynaplug tyre plug kit and garage door opener. It's the only place the Rostra would fit. The main under seat tray has the tape reinforced pouch with an air compressor, a socket tool set and some of the tools from the stock tool kit. The stock tool kit pouch with some of the tools is in the right side cover. If more room is needed, the luggage goes on.

[Playsatan]

Not the prettiest but functional like the rest of the bike.

[tallpaul]

Nice socket set!

[Playsatan]

Costco. £9. I'd recommend it.

[Rusty Nuts]

garage door opener

And do you actually open your garage door with this, or use it for the "other" function?

[greywolf]

I actually use it to open the garage door. I also actually don't know what other uses it could have.

[Oop North John]

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[skatrekker]

Anyone know where I can get a decent  positive battery terminal cover from, mine is a bit tatty ~(see previously posted picture for the full horror that is my wiring ). Also  I am going to dispense with my Alarm as it will sometimes disarm but mostly not. Unfortunately it has been spliced into the wiring loom and will need surgery to remove it.  or a new loom might be easier . Any advice ?

[Oop North John]

Part number for the Glee is: 33624-27G00 and I'd guess they're the same.

Available from:

http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/conte ... attery.htm

[Jeff999]

Here's my offering.

[Robotstar5]

Also  I am going to dispense with my Alarm as it will sometimes disarm but mostly not. Unfortunately it has been spliced into the wiring loom and will need surgery to remove it.  or a new loom might be easier . Any advice ?

Disconnect the battery then trace the wires, there are normally 2 pairs that break into the ignition, fuelling etc., remove them a pair at a time and rejoin the existing loom wire with solder and heatshrink.
There will also be wires to power, ground & indicators, these can just be cut and insulated.

All the above depends on the alarm make, model etc., if you're not confident with auto electrics your local bike shop will have experience of removing alarms.

[Jay2]

Anybody fitted one of Bigpies brilliant box of tricks to a different bike than a V-Strom?

Would make alot neater job on my other bike, presume just need to splice into a 'live' when ignition on?  Such as tail-light?