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Offline Jetsurly

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Replacement fuse boxes?
« on: August 18, 2018, 08:48:50 AM »
I thought I saw somewhere on here that it is possible to replace the stock fuse box on these older bikes and I am thinking I should do that. My main fuse keeps burning out and it might be due to the bottom one having melted the plastic around it, it’s loose and looks pretty bad.

My question is, can I cut use the same harness and wires and just snip them and then solder onto a new fuse box? Like one from Home Depot or something?

any suggestions?
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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2018, 09:00:23 AM »
I've used the newer blade-style fuse blocks on at least 2 builds.  https://www.wiringproducts.com/6-circuit-ato-atc-fuse-block.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIucDt8_v23AIVg7xkCh1eiwZ1EAQYASABEgIg-fD_BwE

They are relatively cheap, protect the fuses from the elements, and a model like this allows you to carry 2 spare fuses if you need them on the road.
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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2018, 09:01:11 AM »
Of course, if you upgrade to a Motogadget M-unit, the fuses are electronic and integrated into the control unit.
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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2018, 09:39:05 AM »
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on August 18, 2018, 09:00:23 AM
I've used the newer blade-style fuse blocks on at least 2 builds.  https://www.wiringproducts.com/6-circuit-ato-atc-fuse-block.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIucDt8_v23AIVg7xkCh1eiwZ1EAQYASABEgIg-fD_BwE

They are relatively cheap, protect the fuses from the elements, and a model like this allows you to carry 2 spare fuses if you need them on the road.

So with this I just clip the wires from the original unit, clean up or resplice and then solder on?
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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2018, 11:38:41 PM »
Quote from: Jetsurly on August 18, 2018, 09:39:05 AM
Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on August 18, 2018, 09:00:23 AM
I've used the newer blade-style fuse blocks on at least 2 builds.  https://www.wiringproducts.com/6-circuit-ato-atc-fuse-block.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIucDt8_v23AIVg7xkCh1eiwZ1EAQYASABEgIg-fD_BwE

They are relatively cheap, protect the fuses from the elements, and a model like this allows you to carry 2 spare fuses if you need them on the road.

So with this I just clip the wires from the original unit, clean up or resplice and then solder on?
Yes
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2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2018, 06:26:22 PM »
 I've found them at O'rileys  auto parts. (sp)
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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2018, 06:45:43 PM »
Quote from: Don R on August 19, 2018, 06:26:22 PM
I've found them at O'rileys  auto parts. (sp)

Thanks! I’ll check them out!
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Re: Replacement fuse boxes?
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2018, 07:00:14 AM »
I used the one from Hondaman, really nicely made, inexpensive and worked just as advertised. He is a long time supporter of our site, so well worth doing business with.
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