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fuse block question
« on: October 17, 2018, 08:49:50 AM »
stupid question here...

what is/dose a fuse block do?  does it make it easier to attach electricals such as lights and chargers and the like?

do any of you have recommended brands or types?

I'm looking at putting some LED (clearwaters i think) lights on plus a couple of charging ports for phones, gps etc

Any advice and info very welcomed
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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2018, 08:54:02 AM »
Not a stupid question at all.

A fuse block is a block of fuses that can power switched and hot power4ed accessories

Try here for an example.
https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html
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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2018, 11:03:24 AM »
The other advantages are that it keeps all your fuses for your farkles in (hopefully) one easy to access location.

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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2018, 02:53:25 PM »
I use the FZ-1 Fuzeblock and have done on all my bikes for the past 8yrs or so..KLR650-FJR-Vulcan etc. I get the 5' harness and Posi-taps...run the one set of cable to the battery with in line fuse, Posi-tap to dash light and run all fuses on the tripped power side...mount it where it is easily accessible (under windscreen on KLR, under seat on FJR) run everything through it-12v accessory plug, spotlights, GPS, Sena SR10 Adapter etc. Only thing it won't run is heated grips.
https://www.fuzeblocks.com/Fuzeblocks-FZ-1-Distribution-Block_p_1.html
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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2018, 08:45:47 PM »
The other advantages are that it keeps all your doses for your farkles in (hopefully) one easy to access location.

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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2018, 10:32:31 PM »
The other advantages are that it keeps all your doses for your farkles in (hopefully) one easy to access location.

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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2018, 11:04:56 PM »
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Android 8.0, the auto-terrorist has become very militant.

First thing I do with a new phone is turn that off..
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Re: fuse block question
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2018, 04:57:45 PM »
its funny ....on my phone for a face book post I typed frIEnd a number of times then when I hit send it auto corrected to frEInd.
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