Who built their own plug & play system for adding accessories?

[FROGMAN]

Who built their own Plug & Play 2-pin electrical male/female plug socket quick disconnect system? Vice buying 3rd party built connection, who built their own for the various electrical install connection.

I plan to install a fuse box and all but the battery leads will be connected using the quick disconnects. My 12v/usb mounting plate and gps will be connected to the accessories port on the right side with the connectors. I seen the videos on the polarity issue, thus will test first before installing.

Would like to hear how you did yours and if you had any issues.

 

[djh3]

I built a 2 plug USB that I built a bracket mounted on handlebars. I used the customer access power supply under left side panel. I needed more than the amperage supplied by the one in the glove box for my GPS. I found this out on my Victory. So bought correct power converter/supply and wired it in. From what I have seen so far on the Can Am the connectors are automotive standard type Delphi or Doutch (sp) connectors. They can get pricey if your buying the connector and then pins to outfit it.

 

[broderp]

I have made a few harnesses. The latest for my Spyder accessories. I have an engineering and service background, so that means I tend to design and make my circuits simple, efficient and serviceable. Unfortunately this takes time and some money.

My circuits are designed to be replaceable in sections, so a complete teardown should not be required to troubleshoot, replace or repair. All parts used are commercially available and I try to use OEM type connectors and mounting points. I also route my harness's along side and with the OEM ones. All harnesses are wrapped in OEM fashion, with cloth tape, heat shrink and on a few critical runs - protective split looming. To look at my bike with the panels removed, the only giveaway that something is not stock is that I use red wire ties so I can see where I routed them.


Here is an image of the main Power Accessory Harness I designed a few months ago. I do electrical schematics and diagrams, but also create semi-hybrid ones like the one below to visually show connectors for orientation and actual point to point wiring. The lines are not to scale, but they are all measured out (Sheet 9 lol) should I need to make a replacement. I also used the proper tools and crimpers to securely crimp all wires. All connectors are water proof.

Each accessory also has is own drawing and harness with notation or routing. The diagram above only shows the power circuit. I try not to splice into any OEM harness, with the exception of one for my custom LED vent light flasher module. And when I say splice, I mean carefully removing a small section of wire insulation (the colored part) and exposing the wires. i then wrap the new wire around the exposed wire and solder it properly and then wrap the wire to isolate it followed by rewrapping the harness with cloth tape. I could not find the proper connector type to make that one plug and play - but I will eventually.

:cheers:

 

[airmen2090]

Very nice

 

[FROGMAN]

That is above my pay paygrade!

 

[broderp]

Very nice

Thanks! (I assume this was at me)

That is above my pay paygrade!

No it's not. If you know basic electronics, and plan out what it is you want to do, its not bad. I tend to take things to the "Nth" degree because I am very logical, and my schooling and work history has locked my brain into this way of thinking. It's like an OCD.

I believe where most people struggle because they don't plan and/or just want to get it done. I struggle to watch DIY videos because I am hyper critical on wire management, wire routing, proper techniques and just plain having pride in what you are doing and doping it RIGHT! (IMO) No offense to anyone who doesn't have my same thoughts.

Hardest part for me is always finding places to install everything. It took a lot of time finding the best locations to mount or route things. Sometimes ideas don't work out and concessions need to be made. The image below is an example of what I mean. The best location for my fuse block (and coincidently it fit perfectly) was under the rider seat. It was close to the rear accessory circuit Can-Am provides. Unfortunately the largest OEM style connector i was able to run through the available openings (with red 3-D printed grommets for protection) meant the connectors had to be 2-pin types. I would have preferred 3-4 pin connectors for simplicity.

My first thought and work had it in the Frunk with all the other fuses. Several outing issues arose so I changed it to under the seat. I had all the prototype brackets made up when this happened so I lost a weeks worth of work. :sour:

The bottom line is if you have questions, forums are a great place to ask them. This forum has been very helpful and I enjoy helping when I can.

I don't want to "threat-jack" but I felt compelled to post my opinion. Sorry.

:cheers: