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How many battery connections is too many?
I see a lot of accessories that are connected directly to the battery terminals. How many is too many? Are there any simple connectors that can be added to accommodate multiple post connections? Any insight on this subject appreciated. Thanks!
Scott
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MULTIPLE CONNECTORS
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Well....
with both gentlemen above...many times the more you put on the battery the more issues you have with loose and faulty connections. That results in no starting up and many warnings etc...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Check out FuzeBlocks FZ1. It is pricey (and it does not make coffee) but it gives you the option of keyed or constant power for your accessories simply by where you place the fuse. I have one on my M109R and it works great.
http://www.fuzeblocks.com/index.php?pid=10
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You may want to try this offering from Lamonster, two sets of terminals, just for you.
http://cdn3.bigcommerce.com/s-1dz5qu...0.1280.jpg?c=2
Joe
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Hi Scott,
Re: I see a lot of accessories that are connected directly to the battery terminals. How many is too many? Are there any simple connectors that can be added to accommodate multiple post connections? Any insight on this subject appreciated. Thanks!
My son-on-law who is both a motorcycle guy and an electrical engineer, bought one of these:
https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wirin...8.html#pc8only
I will soon be adding some more lites to my Spyder and I am thinking about getting one of these; it seems like it will make things much simpler.
Jerry Baumchen
PS) With the PC-8 you can have a Battery Tender on one of the unswitched circuits.
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Take a look at "Value-Accessories" on the home page. They have some 4 & 6 terminal power blocks.
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2020 Spyder RT-L - Jupiter Metallic Blue Chrome
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Originally Posted by Navydad
There are many accessory terminal blocks available for motorcycles. You wire these to your battery and then wire your accessories to the terminal block. This will keep battery connections to a minimum. Lots of these terminals are already equipped with fuses so you don't have to deal with that issue. I haven't checked any of the vendors on this site, but I'm willing to bet at least one of them may have what you need.
Do that!
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hooking directly to the battery
had only two things hooked directly to the battery a hookup for heated gear and the show chrome wiring harness for my trailer these hookups were questioned when a dess code occurred and were unhooked still haven't determined I the connections to the battery were the reason for the codes but must be concerned with it when hooking anything to the battery directly.
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Originally Posted by JerryB
Hi Scott,
Re: I see a lot of accessories that are connected directly to the battery terminals. How many is too many? Are there any simple connectors that can be added to accommodate multiple post connections? Any insight on this subject appreciated. Thanks!
My son-on-law who is both a motorcycle guy and an electrical engineer, bought one of these:
https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wirin...8.html#pc8only
I will soon be adding some more lites to my Spyder and I am thinking about getting one of these; it seems like it will make things much simpler.
Jerry Baumchen
PS) With the PC-8 you can have a Battery Tender on one of the unswitched circuits.
Jim (Eastern Beaver) makes good kit and ships quickly. You would never know that the items came from Japan if you didn't look at the mailing address. He's a BMW owner and has been in the business for a long time (15+ years that I am aware of). I've purchased his kits on 4 occasions and have been pleased with the quality each time.
"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning." Catherine Aird
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If you use ring connectors for the battery that allow wire to be clamped on/in them, you can put two or three wires in one connector.
Gives you one hook up to the battery and two or three wires to power stuff.
Remember to use an appropriate size fuse on each circuit you add.
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Originally Posted by JerryB
Good tip, thanks.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau
An AGM battery with two sets of terminals. Great idea.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Hi Pete,
Re: Good tip, thanks.
Here's another one:
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__...seholders.html
I recommend that you buy the 30 Amp fuseholder to go with it:
Cooper-Bussman 30A Fuseholder for ATM Type Mini Blade Fuses
It's only $3.95.
I am going to buy both the PC-8, the 30 amp fuseholder and his Velcro to mount the PC-8:
http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring...PC-8/pc-8.html
PC-8 Mounting Accessories: You can come up with your own mounting materials and methods but here are some high quality mounting bits to help you mount the PC-8 to your bike.Dual Locks Strips - Two pairs of mating 3” (8 cm) Dual Lock strips.
Only $2.95 more,
Jerry Baumchen
PS) I bought some 12 guage stranded wire in red ( 8 ft ) & in black ( 4 ft ) up at Home Depot this morning; you'll need some of this also, to go from the battery terminals to the fuseholder & then to the PC-8..
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DESS - BS
Originally Posted by rustynail51
had only two things hooked directly to the battery a hookup for heated gear and the show chrome wiring harness for my trailer these hookups were questioned when a dess code occurred and were unhooked still haven't determined I the connections to the battery were the reason for the codes but must be concerned with it when hooking anything to the battery directly.
you are getting stroked by that dealer ...... accessary connections have NEVER been a cause for the DESS warning ..... your modem is failing and they MUST re-place it under Warranty .... because at some point it will Fail completely and nothing you can do will start your Spyder ...... Mike
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