Power Bus, Driving Lights and More

[Mad Matt]

I Am in the process of installing the J&M CB, the Kewlmetal Driving Lights, and I am finishing the wiring for accessories I already installed such as the Garmin Zumo, and the Kewlmetal Air Ride. Although the GPS and air ride were already wired, I was not happy with the wiring and I wanted to wire it all through an Evoluzione power bus. The Air ride is wired to the main fuse bus under the seat because I want that to be unswitched. Also, Ken at Evoluzione is kind enough to be making some wiring harnesses for me for the wheel mounted driving lights. I am wiring the Driving lights and the GPS to the power bus and it is switched. One thing I noticed is when you shut the Spyder off, the factory switched accessory plug stays hot for 30 more seconds.

I did not mount my power bus where the instructions have you mount it. I wanted easier access to it in case a fuse blows. I mounted mine just in front of the coolant tank. Now you can access the fuses by opening the trunk and popping off the front plastic cover.

http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/001/IMG_1836.jpg


Ken made a really nice wiring harness for the wheel mounted driving lights. If you dont buy a power bus, the light harness goes straight back to the main fuse bus under the seat and the switch will go in the instrument panel. I wired mine to the switched power bus instead.

http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/001/IMG_1851.jpg
http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/001/IMG_1850.jpg


Like I said, I re-wired my air ride straight to the main fuse bus. Once I saw how nice that was with Ken's power bus, I decided I wanted my air ride wired that way. There were 2 empty slots so I used one for the power bus, and one for the Air ride.

Now It's time to install the J&M radio! More Pics later!

Mad Matt:spyder:

[hawkiii]

Very cool Matt. I like where you mounted the fuse box. BTW, it is a
pleasure doing business with KewlMetal. You guys are great! Recieved
my mods just a couple days after ordering. Thanks again!

[Lamonster]

Looks good Bro. :thumbup:

I mounted my Advance Auto powerbus in the same place. :doorag:
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=BUS&MfrPartNumber=156000620&CategoryCode=4017D

http://www.spyderlovers.com/foglights/CIMG5312.JPG

[Mad Matt]

I finished mounting the J&M CB and Intercom. I mounted it to the left mount point on my Kewlmetal console and moved the cup holder to the center position. I did not care for the J&M mount location up high on the handlebars. The J&M Spyder kit comes with a seperate push to talk switch for the left thumb because the typical J&M push to talk interferes with the reverse lever, so the push to talk is not an issue by mounting the J&M unit here. I also did not use their mount bracket for the CB antenna because it mounts to the license plate and I am planning to cut my rear fender and go with a side tag mount setup. At some point I will make a bracket to hang the CB antenna a little further back and allow the use of the trunk on the Kewlmetal luggage rack system. I left some extra wire up under the inner rear fender for future antenna locations!
http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/001/IMG_1854.jpg

http://www.chromegarage.com/pics/matt/001/IMG_1853.jpg


Mad Matt

[sabunim5]

Mounted mine next to the front fuse panel. Same easy access.
http://www.can-amtalk.com/forums/uploads/post-2356-1214533102.jpg

[Beon1]

Are you tapping off the battery for your main power supply to feed the power bus?

[WackyDan]

Are you tapping off the battery for your main power supply to feed the power bus?

Anybody that has added power bus has done a home run to the battery. That is the best method. It also helps to isolate the power bus from the rest of the bike's circuits.

Here is my install of the Eastern Beaver.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17718&highlight=eastern+beaver

[Marker]

Nice Job Everyone !! I like how clean and organized the power bus makes the wiring look