Another 12 volt question

[Myoutdoors]

New here so I've been reading as many posts as I can on adding a 12 volt accessory plug on the dash of my 14' RTS . I want to be able to power a gps/phone while it's mounted to a ram mount.

I want to use some type of a separate fuse block like eastern beavers...any other brands?

On the new RTS, are there any available accessory wires to tap into near the front and can someone point me in the right direction where they are located.

thank you in advance...I'm picking my spyder up this Friday and want to wire in the extra accessory plug & alarm at the same time while I have it apart.

 

[bluestratos]

While I like to design my own, this is a great setup that is state of the art and allows 6 circuits and a total of 60 amps. while not cheap your fuse panel is not the place to save money. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/61815/i/altrider-power-distribution-module?WT.ac=SLIsearch. As far as a place to mount a power point, there is just enough room to install one in the snap out grill on the dash (RT) and it is very easy to route the wires from there to you fuse panel.

By the way, if you tap the hot wire off of the alternator you can mount the fuse panel behind the grill next to the left hand access panel. I always install a disconnect between any of the main modules so they can service the bike without cutting wires. The Dash is a module as is the frunk and the trunk. The rest is part of the main frame which of course supports the engine and the tranny. I think the fuse panel they sell above can be wired to be controlled off of your ignition as well as they batt. so you can have accessories that turn on and off with the key.

 

[Topshotta]

I used a fuze block on my RSS http://www.fuzeblocks.com

 

[bluestratos]

Fuse block is a good one as well, still old school and uses fuses but it offers one of the best and most compressive units out there. The only thing I can say bad about them is the that the screw style wire connection needs to be inspected now and then as they tend to loosen a bit after a few months. As long as you remember to give them a quick check they work great. Because they are exposed to moisture and the air a good wire lube should be used as well to prevent a loss of connectivity.
I make mine using Buss Mann Fuse blocks, you have to crimp on the connectors but they are water proof and the cover is as well. Its a lot of work but I love wiring so its all good, lol I make 10 ignition controlled circuits, 4 hot all the time and 3 relays, all of which are controlled by ignition but can handle 30 amps each. I also have additional hot taps available at the distribution box I installed right at the alternator wire. I can pull 800 watts out of the battery and still leave 400 to run the systems.

Quote from the "Great One": You live till you die and dat is dat :b2b:

 

[Myoutdoors]

I ended up grabbing this. It's waterproof and gives me 2 switched and 1 constant power lead. I'll use the constant for arming a motion alarm and the switched to run my 12 volt dash mounted outlet for the gps.

i saw that a few people mounted theirs in the speaker...is that a good option or are there better spots?

Where is a good place to tap into a switched power source when I install the bus harness?

 

[bluestratos]

Here is where I believe is the best location. Lots of room and easy to get to.

While I like to design my own, this is a great setup that is state of the art and allows 6 circuits and a total of 60 amps. while not cheap your fuse panel is not the place to save money. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/61815/i/altrider-power-distribution-module?WT.ac=SLIsearch. As far as a place to mount a power point, there is just enough room to install one in the snap out grill on the dash (RT) and it is very easy to route the wires from there to you fuse panel.

By the way, if you tap the hot wire off of the alternator you can mount the fuse panel behind the grill next to the left hand access panel. I always install a disconnect between any of the main modules so they can service the bike without cutting wires. The Dash is a module as is the frunk and the trunk. The rest is part of the main frame which of course supports the engine and the tranny. I think the fuse panel they sell above can be wired to be controlled off of your ignition as well as they batt. so you can have accessories that turn on and off with the key.

 

[DR Buck]

I also used the Fuzeblock FZ1 . It allows you to configure any of the 6 outputs to turn on when bike starts or be on all the time. I mounted it under the left side upper panel Just below where the mirrors hang. I installed a main power wire (fused) direct from the battery. For powering the accessories I installed one of these dual USB sockets in the right from speaker grill.

 

[Myoutdoors]

Any pics of the 12 volt sockets installed?

 

[DR Buck]

Here are photos of the dual USB installed on my RT Limited. I have it wired from my FZ1 fuzeblock to power on and off with the Spyder. That way it will not draw the battery down when parked for long periods of time.

In this picture you can see the slip-on lugs are bent over to keep them from contacting the speaker. I also put on heat shrink to keep them from shorting out.

 

[Myoutdoors]

Thank you for all the posts and pics! This is a big help! Can't wait for everything to come in so I can install it. My girlfriend can't believe I'm going to tear it down....I told it's just me and it's a good way to learn the bike! :thumbup:

 

[The-BigDog-30]

Here are photos of the dual USB installed on my RT Limited. I have it wired from my FZ1 fuzeblock to power on and off with the Spyder. That way it will not draw the battery down when parked for long periods of time.

In this picture you can see the slip-on lugs are bent over to keep them from contacting the speaker. I also put on heat shrink to keep them from shorting out.

Awesome pics and install, thinking of doing the same cause I want to keep other gauges on my dash. Was that the best location on the speaker grill in front of speaker, or did you just want it in closer to everything? Was there good mounting space for USB in the grill further out to the right? Thanks for the help