Power Distribution center (make or buy?)

headshrink · March 29th, 2014, 12:07 AM

My 250 's wiring looks like a bowl of zip-ties and spaghetti from all the accessories I wired in. I want to install a power distribution center on the new bike, but they aren't cheap. But then again, buying parts at Radio Shack isn't cheap either. Has any one here made one, or have one of the commercially available ones? What's your experience/feedback?

NevadaWolf · March 29th, 2014, 12:17 AM

I've done both.

Made one originally from parts at AutoZone. Had no problems at all though originally the connection to the tail light for the relay switch was shorting out and killing the switch. Went several months powering all my gizmos.

Decided after awhile to redo it cleanly as each connection was protected with just a strip of electrical tape. Tore it all apart to add heatshrink to each spade. End result, ****ed that up. LOL

Gave up and bought a Fuzeblock. Opted for that one since it is easy to move from switched to constant power. It was bigger than I thought but still fits between the ECU and battery box. Thinking of moving it up front for easier access and to have the wires not so crimped.

headshrink · March 29th, 2014, 12:51 AM

Is it cool that the Fuzeblock has no weather protection?

NevadaWolf · March 29th, 2014, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Is it cool that the Fuzeblock has no weather protection?

I haven't run through any rain since I got it and installed the bottom plate as I was intending on velcroing it down, but so far I haven't noticed any issues. I have it under the seat near the battery, so the stock fuse box is only a few inches from it. Figured it was a safe place.

I went with what they said on their site: http://www.fuzeblocks.com/index.php?pid=5#faq35

linkinpark9812 · March 29th, 2014, 04:20 PM

I bought some very cool waterproof fuse boxes from cycleterminal.com. I've been redoing all of my electrical stuff on my bike to make it cleaner than when I installed it.

http://www.cycleterminal.com/fuse-boxes.html (The first one).

dcj13 · March 29th, 2014, 05:49 PM

Jim Davis, owner of Eastern Beaver in Japan makes excellent, high quality,reasonably priced electrical stuff for bikes. Even though he's based in Japan, he delivers the stuff pretty quickly. The BMW bike crowd uses his things.

His fuse block (combines switched and unswitched circuits):

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...PC-8/pc-8.html

I highly recommend his headlight relay kit!

Alex · March 30th, 2014, 02:42 PM

I've had this on my last two BMW's:

http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-p...-module-1.html

No fuses involved, completely solid-state. If you have an issue, you fix the problem wherever it is, turn the bike on/off, and you're back up and running.

headshrink · March 30th, 2014, 11:17 PM

Those solid state ones are pretty fancy, but a bit pricy for my tastes. Currently I'm leaning toward the PC-8 &30A Relay Kit from Eastern Beaver. I was going to go with the Denali PowerHub2, but I liked the idea of being able to replace the relay if it went bad.... a little cheaper too (not sure about shipping yet).

Asspire · April 1st, 2014, 07:10 PM

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...PC-8/pc-8.html

One of the best things I've done to the bike. Made adding Fog lights, gauges, chargers easy. Gonna rewire the headlights to it with better wire since stock is pretty thin and the voltage drop is pathetic.

March 29th, 2014, 12:07 AM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Power Distribution center (make or buy?) My 250 's wiring looks like a bowl of zip-ties and spaghetti from all the accessories I wired in. I want to install a power distribution center on the new bike, but they aren't cheap. But then again, buying parts at Radio Shack isn't cheap either. Has any one here made one, or have one of the commercially available ones? What's your experience/feedback? __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

March 29th, 2014, 12:17 AM	#2
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I've done both. Made one originally from parts at AutoZone. Had no problems at all though originally the connection to the tail light for the relay switch was shorting out and killing the switch. Went several months powering all my gizmos. Decided after awhile to redo it cleanly as each connection was protected with just a strip of electrical tape. Tore it all apart to add heatshrink to each spade. End result, ****ed that up. LOL Gave up and bought a Fuzeblock. Opted for that one since it is easy to move from switched to constant power. It was bigger than I thought but still fits between the ECU and battery box. Thinking of moving it up front for easier access and to have the wires not so crimped. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 29th, 2014, 12:51 AM	#3
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Is it cool that the Fuzeblock has no weather protection? __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

March 30th, 2014, 02:42 PM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I've had this on my last two BMW's: http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-p...-module-1.html No fuses involved, completely solid-state. If you have an issue, you fix the problem wherever it is, turn the bike on/off, and you're back up and running. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

March 30th, 2014, 11:17 PM	#8
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Those solid state ones are pretty fancy, but a bit pricy for my tastes. Currently I'm leaning toward the PC-8 &30A Relay Kit from Eastern Beaver. I was going to go with the Denali PowerHub2, but I liked the idea of being able to replace the relay if it went bad.... a little cheaper too (not sure about shipping yet). __________________________________________________ Honda Interceptor VFR800 DLX (2014, 8th gen) Honda CBR500r (2014) - FOR SALE Kawi Ninja 250r (2008) - Restored and passed-down within family, only to be abandoned

March 29th, 2014, 05:49 PM	#6
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Jim Davis, owner of Eastern Beaver in Japan makes excellent, high quality,reasonably priced electrical stuff for bikes. Even though he's based in Japan, he delivers the stuff pretty quickly. The BMW bike crowd uses his things. His fuse block (combines switched and unswitched circuits): http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...PC-8/pc-8.html I highly recommend his headlight relay kit!

April 1st, 2014, 07:10 PM	#9
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Wi...PC-8/pc-8.html One of the best things I've done to the bike. Made adding Fog lights, gauges, chargers easy. Gonna rewire the headlights to it with better wire since stock is pretty thin and the voltage drop is pathetic.

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