Power distribution block

[yamahlr]

I'm looking toward adding a Garmin 2720 w/ the Gadgetguy mount and possibly later on (as I save some $$) the J&M handlebar mounted cb system. I've looked at the power blocks from Electrical Connection (which seems to include relays etc...) and the one from Centech which has a cleaner look, (but unsure what else you get with the kit if anything).

What is the most popular with the group and cleanest install? :huh:

Currently just have the Motolites, Corbin heated seat and a rear mounted single Powerlet.

 

[Bounce]

Just do your own. As good and much cheaper.

https://www.bikes-n-spikes.org/mods/pdb/pdb.html

 

[brazos parker]

Lots of info/comments in this link...

Power Distribution

I just completed installation of a Blue Sea fuse block on my '05. And, according to the tech rep at Powerlet, that seems to be the "choice" of most riders.

 

[Leghorn]

+1

I did a switched power bus installation in the right front cowling per Warchild's and Bounce's suggestions. It was pretty straightforward. Here is the finished product.

It's a little bit cramped, but very convenient to the battery. I really liked the quality of the Blue Sea bus that some have used but ultimately rejected it due to its larger size. As you can see above, I chose the 6-position connector -- I don't have as many electrical farkles as some of you.

I used 10-guage tinned copper wire from US Boat and a 30-amp fuse next to the battery. My switched power source is the windshied auto-retract, which I had disconnected and rewired per the Bounce website article. Here are some more pics.

Instead of zip-ties, I'm trying out a super-strong velcro-type tape that I got from Radio Shack. It's similar to the velcro that we use in the DC Metro area to mount the "EZ-Pass" toll monitor to the windshield. This stuff is strong and doesn't want to release -- next time I would use a smaller patch. Here's an image.

I'm running my rear Powerlet from this bus.

Good luck!

 

[Leghorn]

Oops! Let me try that last image again.

 

[SkooterG]

As you can see there are many ways to accomplish what you want to do. I don't think one is better than the other, it really comes down to personal preference.

That being said, I think the Centech unit is pretty nifty. The Blue Sea is nice also, but I like the compactness of the Centach, and the fact that you don't have to put connectors on the wiring. I bought a Centach, but still have not used it. I ended up doing the Radio Shak barrier strip method a la Warchild that I modified a little bit. Works great.

Still, the Centach unit is way cool, and I am sure I will use it someday in some capacity. Below are some photos.

 

[FJR1300]

Here's another example...

 

[Randy]

'nother Blue Seas

 

[SpeedFreak]

Randy;

Is that the 5025 model?

thanks

-=SF=-

 

[FJR1300]

Is that the 5025 model?

I'm not Randy, but yes that is the 5025 model... same as mine. I just took the cover off for the picture.

 

[yamahlr]

Thanks a bunch guys for the pics. Just what I wanted to see, I'll mount in the same fashion.

 

[Fastfckr]

Long boring winter up here in Mn.

So I got a bit carried away and redid my wiring. Soldiered, colored shrink tubed and labeled.. ( I did spell cruise correctly, just hidden)

ZZZzz

 

[brazos parker]

One more Blue Sea install...