Hoppy wiring

phenrichs · 08-27-2008, 10:38 AM

I got my Hoppy converter yesterday. Any suggestions on the wiring? Is it best to patch into the STT wires under the fender or should I try to locate them somewhere else? I am thinking of putting the box in the left side cover because I plan to leave the hitch on and put one of those hitch insert tail/brake lights in when I am not pulling the trailer. I have the service manual but it is a little cryptic on the location of some of the wires.

misunderstood · 08-27-2008, 11:18 AM

I wired in under the seat to the rear of the battery where they come up from the fender. There are aux. connectors there as well if I remember correctly.

mrfuni · 08-27-2008, 11:32 AM

I believe CactusJack did a post on this with pictures...Joe

mrfuni · 08-27-2008, 11:35 AM

You can start here:

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=5838

cactusjack · 08-27-2008, 11:42 AM

Here's what I did: there is a 6-pin connector located between the battery and rear fender under the seat. That's where the taillight wiring harness connects to the main chassis harness. Splice into the taillight harness in that area. Should something go wrong, or you want to restore to original someday, the taillight harness is a lot cheaper and easier to replace than the main harness.

I spliced in a Hoppy 6-pole connector at the taillight harness and routed it underneath the coolant recovery reservoir. I connected the other side of the connector to the Hoppy converter input wires, wrapped it all in 1/2" wire loom and called it good.

phenrichs · 08-27-2008, 03:18 PM

Harness under the seat, got it. Thanks.
I knew there was a place better than tapping into it behind the tail light.
Where did you end up mounting the box itself? On the hitch? I was thinking of putting it in the left side cover since I dont have the california can in there.

cactusjack · 08-27-2008, 04:15 PM

My Hoppy Converter is mounted on my hitch. My LH side cover is filled with CA emissions stuff, a Cobra FI2000R and a fuse block. If it will fit there, go for it.

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phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Hoppy wiring I got my Hoppy converter yesterday. Any suggestions on the wiring? Is it best to patch into the STT wires under the fender or should I try to locate them somewhere else? I am thinking of putting the box in the left side cover because I plan to leave the hitch on and put one of those hitch insert tail/brake lights in when I am not pulling the trailer. I have the service manual but it is a little cryptic on the location of some of the wires. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2008, 11:18 AM	#2
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Hoppy wiring I wired in under the seat to the rear of the battery where they come up from the fender. There are aux. connectors there as well if I remember correctly.
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08-27-2008, 11:32 AM	#3
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Hoppy wiring I believe CactusJack did a post on this with pictures...Joe
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08-27-2008, 11:35 AM	#4
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Hoppy wiring You can start here: http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=5838
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08-27-2008, 11:42 AM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Hoppy wiring Here's what I did: there is a 6-pin connector located between the battery and rear fender under the seat. That's where the taillight wiring harness connects to the main chassis harness. Splice into the taillight harness in that area. Should something go wrong, or you want to restore to original someday, the taillight harness is a lot cheaper and easier to replace than the main harness. I spliced in a Hoppy 6-pole connector at the taillight harness and routed it underneath the coolant recovery reservoir. I connected the other side of the connector to the Hoppy converter input wires, wrapped it all in 1/2" wire loom and called it good. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2008, 03:18 PM	#6
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Hoppy wiring Harness under the seat, got it. Thanks. I knew there was a place better than tapping into it behind the tail light. Where did you end up mounting the box itself? On the hitch? I was thinking of putting it in the left side cover since I dont have the california can in there.
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08-27-2008, 04:15 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Hoppy wiring My Hoppy Converter is mounted on my hitch. My LH side cover is filled with CA emissions stuff, a Cobra FI2000R and a fuse block. If it will fit there, go for it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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