Sumitomo connectors

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Heres a link to the newer style waterproof connectors found on most of todays vehicles.

http://www.corsa-technic.com/category.p ... gory_id=54" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;"

[tz375]

Good link Allan. I just ordered a pile of connectors plus PC8 fuse center from here

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Pro ... ctors.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tz375]

The order arrived teh other day. Really well packed and absolutely first class. Now I'm rewiring the project bike (again) and will be using Eastern Beaver relays, connectors and that great Fuse box.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Lets see that wonder fuse box again, I'm curious about it and forgotten what it looks like.

[tz375]

Allan,

It's designed as an auxiliary fuse for accessories on a modern bike. Our old GTs only have one fuse and it's a biggie - no fuses for lights or ignition etc. I'm wiring mine up as the main power center. I already had a pair of Yamaha R1 relays on the headlights to take load off the switch terminals, but I hadn't reduced wire size to match.

Of course I'm trying to fit the whole thing into a tiny inaccessible space just to be neat, but what's new there?

I also just wired the ignition to a 20Amp relay so the kill switch now only has to carry enough voltage to trigger the relay and it will operate at less than 12V so maybe that will eliminate one source of problems. Is it all necessary? Who knows. But it means, in theory at least, that the wiring on this bike should be fully functional and safe. I also ran thicker main batter cable and ground leads from PC8 to the battery to reduce voltage drops and heat build up.

[tz375]

One other thing. Mount it where it's easy to get at. I very carefully hid mine and if it blows a fuse, it will not be easy or fast to swap out a fuse.

[rngdng]

One other thing. Mount it where it's easy to get at. I very carefully hid mine and if it blows a fuse, it will not be easy or fast to swap out a fuse.

Yeah, I hear you. My VFR750 streetfighter has everything hidden under the fuel tank...including the fusebox. Not the most convenient thing in the world, but it looks good!!!!


Lane

[tz375]

I should have known that's where I got the idea from. I made up a small "tray" to mount the fuses and ignition switch under the tank at the front and boy was it fun squeezing it all into place today.

Blast it. I seem to keep following your ideas without realizing it.... I must talk to my therapist about this disturbing behavior.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

And to think there was a big space in the side cover region on BOTH sides of the bike you two forgot all about.

[tz375]

I wanted to mount the fuse box up near the main switch and I wanted that near the front. The logical place would be under those empty covers which in my case have no connector mounting plate or regulator or anything else, but teh covres are 2 inches narrower each side, so there's not a lot of space.

That would have been the best place on a GT though for sure.

But mine are all tucked away behind a black metal box that looks like part of the frame bracing so it's basically invisible.