Routing of wiring to underseat distribution box

[TWILKIN650]

I've read several threads on Blue Seas and other under seat power distribution boxes, but haven't seen pictures of routing of wires from battery across/around the engine compartment and to the box. I have all the assembled wiring, fiberglass looms, connectors, and fuses ready, but what's the best way to route the critical hot wires back to the box? Any preferred route and any preferred tie down methods to keep them from coming loose? Pictures?

 

[Groo]

I didn't take any pictures specifically of the conduits running through the engine compartment, but I ran mine along the right side (as you're sitting on the bike) of the engine near the battery. They go down to the underseat area near the black plastic closeout piece that sits under the back 1/4 of the tank, but inside the tang that the front half of the seat alligns with. If I can find the time, I'll snap a few pics and post them.

 

[yamaha1300rider]

I did similar to Groo -right hand side of tank - live cables in plastic sleeving - I have 4 wires running alongside the rubber support on forward end of the tank, secured with a plastic tie. My Blue Seas is under my seat held in place with heavy duty velcro after having removed the tool strap

Note, none of the wires is actually under the tank in the hot zone, but are nevertheless hidden.

Similarly, I run the wiring for my Gerbing heated clothing on the left hand side and used a small cable holder on the main frame to keep it in place

Paul

01 fjr

uk

 

[TWILKIN650]

Also I note that some folks placed a power distribution box up front near the battery, and ran a set of wires back to the rear distribution box under the front or rear seat. Front box to power up front farkles like horns, tankbag, grips, HID etc. And rear to power rear powerlet plugs, rider to passenger communications gear, seat heaters, plasma TVs, microwave ovens, etc. Has anyone tried front and rear Blue Seas boxes for this?

 

[BrunDog]

I put my 6-pot BlueSea in the slot in the left side front, below the mirror mount:

I ran some wires from it into the rear for later use. Those wires were routed on the left side, right along the existing main harness. I put it in a black sleeving which looks nearly identical to stock.

-BD

 

[brazos parker]

I may be hijacking this thread...sorry...but since we're talking abt Blue Seas fuse blocks...

I have a Blue Seas fuse block in my farkle box and plan to install it this winter. I want to run wiring to heated vests (2), a GPS and a cell phone. What size fuses (ATO/ATC blade type) do I need to get for these items that go in the Blue Seas?

Also, I want the block relayed from the ignition so it is "cold" when the ignition is off. What size in-line fuse and relay do I need?

As you might guess, these questions are from an electrically challenged individual...but I'm trying.

Thanx, in advance, for any/all help.

 

[TWILKIN650]

brazos parker, I fall into the same electrically challenged status as you do! That's why I've delayed the electrical mods until now. I hate smoking wires.........

Thanks for the input from everyone, two Blue Seas are sure one way to go; one up front, and one under the rear seat.

 

[madmike2]

When I ran the wires to the underseat fuse box on my '04, I went to NAPA and got some insulation material. I think W.C> used it in one of his articles (see WWW.FJRTech). It is soft, tubular, black woven material, and coated...looks likt tar, but its not. Supposed to be heat resistant...but I don't remember what its called.

On the '05, I found a fuse block that is single wide and holds 8 fuses, which I mounted int he bottom of the glove box. We all have different needs and locations for what we do.

I used a 30 amp circuit breaker on my "hot" lead. I doubt I will ever exceed that, and it will probably only protect a direct short, but that was my intent. It's wired thusly: Battery "+" post, circuit breaker, relay, hot side of fuse panel. That way all my add-ons are "keyed". I have a "hot" barrier strip from which I have 1 of my powerlets and my GPS so that I can use the GPS with the key off.

 

[yamaha1300rider]

Brazos parker

I too used a 30amp fuse from the battery to the Blue Seas via 10 guage wire in black plastic sleeving. In addition you need to select a fuse for the individual item being attached to the box. Find the current rating from the installation manual for that item and select the next higher fuse rating e.g. if a 2amp draw select a 3 amp fuse. The Gerbing wires use a 15 amp fuse, Starcom 2 amp etc

I didn't use a relay since I expect to disconnect when parking the bike

A point no one else seems to have mentioned - when hosing the bike under the rear wheel arch etc, be careful no water gets under the seat as the Blue Seas is not waterproof

Paul

01 fjr

uk

 

[brazos parker]

Thanx for the input, Folks.

I have the Blue Seas fuse block and the fiberglass sleeving (from J. C. Whitney). I'm just trying to assemble all parts needed for the install when winter comes to the mountains of East Tennessee.

 

[slapnpop]

Hey Brazos: If you need a hand give me a holla, I've done lots of 12v stuff. Not an Expert by any means, but I might come in handy if nothing more than flashlight holding.

 

[Mogan]

I ran wires and looms on both sides of the engine to keep loom thickness under control. This wasn't an issue at first, but became an issue later when I had tons of farkles. Sorry, no disassembled loom shots yet.

For the wires carrying any amount of juice I upgraded the wire when building harnesses to improve heat resistance. Tried several types. This place has some great stuff. Try the SXL wire.

https://www.wiringproducts.com/

 

[SkooterG]

I put my 6-pot BlueSea in the slot in the left side front, below the mirror mount:

I ran some wires from it into the rear for later use. Those wires were routed on the left side, right along the existing main harness. I put it in a black sleeving which looks nearly identical to stock.

-BD

Dang BrunDog, how did you get that thing to fit up in there.

Impressive.

 

[brazos parker]

@slapnpop

You have a PM.

 

[TWILKIN650]

Thanks for the many helpful replies and pix. The high temp wiring sounds like a good idea if nly for the under/side of tank wire routing.

 

[wpbfjr]

i used the 'electrical connection' power block and ground block that i got from board member 'catfish' and his business 'farkle masters'... these came with relays and fuses to ensure the system was off if the bike was off... i'm not sure if the relays and fuses are factory or aftermarket by catfish...

butt, i was very happy with the system...

i used jb weld to hold the units in place (ground block infront of the underseat tray) and (power block jb welded to the right side upright of the underseat tray)...

i ran 12 supply power down the right side of the bike, and the farkle power up the left side of the bike in a wiring loom... in both cases, i used the neck opening for entrance/exit... for loom clearance, i did remove the cross bar support above the throttle bodies...

i'll be doing it again on my '06...

dana

 

[FJRandy]

I hope you bought enough to do the '06, wpbfjr.

Looks like the website is dead. I tried to link to anything, and got directed to some website management company.