Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics

cactusjack · 11-15-2008, 12:42 AM

Tomorrow I am getting an early start on my latest project, I will be installing my dual accessory handlebar switch, an additional fuse block up front in the cavity between the forks and behind the headlamp, and rewiring all my accessories. I'll try to remember to take some pictures on my progress, sometimes I get busy and forget to document my work.

VulcanE · 11-15-2008, 10:46 AM

Good luck CJ, take your time, heat up the soldering iron, and don't forget to put the shrink wrap on before you connect the wires.

AND, have a 12 pack for when you get done. ;)

radco · 11-15-2008, 11:21 AM

GOOD LUCK and yea PIC and step by step would be GREAT :),,,,,,Rich

nighthawk700 · 11-15-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Tomorrow I am getting an early start on my latest project, I will be installing my dual accessory handlebar switch, an additional fuse block up front in the cavity between the forks and behind the headlamp, and rewiring all my accessories. I'll try to remember to take some pictures on my progress, sometimes I get busy and forget to document my work.

I wish I had remembered to bring my camera out when I put the Auxiliary lights on last week, I was going to do a step by step. I'm really interested in seeing where you put your fuse block and how you wire it all up, look forward to pictures!

Good luck!

lw · 11-16-2008, 06:47 AM

To borrow a line from Leslie Neilson in Airplane:

"I just want to say good luck, we're all counting on you"

dogdoc · 11-16-2008, 02:34 PM

or drink the 12 pkg as you wire CJ,,,,

cactusjack · 11-16-2008, 11:03 PM

It took me two days to do it, but it's all finished up and looks and works great. Here's what I did...

My poor nekkid Nomad. This is how it looked all stripped down:

I built two brackets that I mounted to the bolts that hold the headlight mount on the bottom of the triple tree. The one on the RH side (if you are on the bike) is the accessory fuse block, the one on the LH side is for the relays I installed:

I was never happy with the accessory fuse block I installed behind the LH side cover several months ago. I took this opportunity to engineer a solid bracket for it and clean up the wiring.

Here is the original accessory fuse block, remounted:

Here is the new accessory block with the cover on it:

And here's what compelled me to go through this exercise. The dual accessory handlebar switch I bought to control both sets of driving lights. Since this switch will only control the relays and not the drive the lights directly, I decided to add the fork-mounted fuse block and the relays.

This turned out to be more involved than I originally thought. I had to figure out where to locate and fabricate the brackets, I had to undo my previous wiring job (this one is much cleaner) and I had to clean and polish parts as I reinstalled them. I'm happy with it, the switch looks really nice and will be more convenient than reaching the old switches which were located in the left neck cover. The new switch also allows me to flash my lights, for passing and attention-getting purposes.

audiogooroo · 11-16-2008, 11:35 PM

Looks good Scott! Nicely done!
Have you got a link to where you got the switch?

cactusjack · 11-16-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Looks good Scott! Nicely done!
Have you got a link to where you got the switch?

Yeah, it was Value Accessories. The switch is made by Big Bike Parts, I shopped around and they had the best deal. Here's a link to the item on their website: http://store.valueaccessories.net/ha...rs1bars-1.aspx

**schoeney** · 11-17-2008, 01:14 AM

Good job CJ...thanks for the instructions + pics!

skyhookman · 11-17-2008, 02:21 AM

Good looking job CJ--

rksaw · 11-17-2008, 10:20 PM

Well, I know where I'm riding to if I need to rewire. Good job, CJ.
Rich

**taranis** · 11-18-2008, 08:03 AM

Now that's modding! Nicely done!

johnb · 11-18-2008, 05:23 PM

Real nice job!

Never mind the know-how, I wouldn't have the guts or the patience to take that on. Especially, when you find out its more involved than what you first thought.

Good work!

rhunt4 · 11-19-2008, 03:46 PM

When you coming to ride the dragon. My bike could use a accessory and fuse box like that. LOL Very nice job

11-15-2008, 12:42 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Tomorrow I am getting an early start on my latest project, I will be installing my dual accessory handlebar switch, an additional fuse block up front in the cavity between the forks and behind the headlamp, and rewiring all my accessories. I'll try to remember to take some pictures on my progress, sometimes I get busy and forget to document my work. __________________ 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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11-15-2008, 10:46 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Good luck CJ, take your time, heat up the soldering iron, and don't forget to put the shrink wrap on before you connect the wires. AND, have a 12 pack for when you get done. ;) __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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11-15-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics GOOD LUCK and yea PIC and step by step would be GREAT :),,,,,,Rich __________________
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11-16-2008, 06:47 AM	#5
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics To borrow a line from Leslie Neilson in Airplane: "I just want to say good luck, we're all counting on you" Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-16-2008, 02:34 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics or drink the 12 pkg as you wire CJ,,,,
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11-16-2008, 11:03 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics It took me two days to do it, but it's all finished up and looks and works great. Here's what I did... My poor nekkid Nomad. This is how it looked all stripped down: I built two brackets that I mounted to the bolts that hold the headlight mount on the bottom of the triple tree. The one on the RH side (if you are on the bike) is the accessory fuse block, the one on the LH side is for the relays I installed: I was never happy with the accessory fuse block I installed behind the LH side cover several months ago. I took this opportunity to engineer a solid bracket for it and clean up the wiring. Here is the original accessory fuse block, remounted: Here is the new accessory block with the cover on it: And here's what compelled me to go through this exercise. The dual accessory handlebar switch I bought to control both sets of driving lights. Since this switch will only control the relays and not the drive the lights directly, I decided to add the fork-mounted fuse block and the relays. This turned out to be more involved than I originally thought. I had to figure out where to locate and fabricate the brackets, I had to undo my previous wiring job (this one is much cleaner) and I had to clean and polish parts as I reinstalled them. I'm happy with it, the switch looks really nice and will be more convenient than reaching the old switches which were located in the left neck cover. The new switch also allows me to flash my lights, for passing and attention-getting purposes. __________________ 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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11-16-2008, 11:35 PM	#8
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Looks good Scott! Nicely done! Have you got a link to where you got the switch? __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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11-17-2008, 01:14 AM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Good job CJ...thanks for the instructions + pics! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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11-17-2008, 02:21 AM	#11
skyhookman Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: southeast, ky Posts: 247	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Good looking job CJ--
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11-17-2008, 10:20 PM	#12
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Well, I know where I'm riding to if I need to rewire. Good job, CJ. Rich
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11-18-2008, 08:03 AM	#13
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Now that's modding! Nicely done! __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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11-18-2008, 05:23 PM	#14
johnb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 271	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics Real nice job! Never mind the know-how, I wouldn't have the guts or the patience to take that on. Especially, when you find out its more involved than what you first thought. Good work!
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11-19-2008, 03:46 PM	#15
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	Big wiring project UPDATED w/pics When you coming to ride the dragon. My bike could use a accessory and fuse box like that. LOL Very nice job __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg
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