Fuse Block for V-Strom

[Tesla]

Eastern Beaver has a new wiring kit for the V-Strom called the 3 Circuit Solution. Looks like it would take the place of a fuse block. I'm electrically challenged so can someone tell me if a fuse block would be necessary if I had one of these? Here is the link....

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Bi...om/vstrom.html

[leekellerking]

Originally Posted by Tesla

Eastern Beaver has a new wiring kit for the V-Strom called the 3 Circuit Solution. Looks like it would take the place of a fuse block. I'm electrically challenged so can someone tell me if a fuse block would be necessary if I had one of these? Here is the link....

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Bi...om/vstrom.html

Your handle is Tesla and you are electrically challenged?

[kurt]

Kind of a complicated solution. What do you want to power? If it is two or more things, I say use a fuse block or this. If not, just run it straight to the battery. Larger items like lights, horns or electrics may be better served run from the battery.

[ed29]

This little kit eliminates the need for a fuse block for up to three accessories. It includes a relay and a sensor lead already wired to connect in line with one of your switched circuits, making all item powered by this shut off with the key.

It is basically a mini fuse block with some add-ons. Short answer to your question, no you don't need a fuse block to go along with this. Whether this will fill your needs depends more on what those needs are.

[trainman]

I have this one, most used on the V-Strom Forum. Most use a relay to turn power on and off with the Ing. key. Fits great in the tool tray under the seat. http://www.cyclenutz.com/products/el...ative_bus.html

John

[Gilk51]

A couple of threads on fuse boxes:

Centech AP-1

blue sea 5025 (like trainman mentioned)

[Gilk51]

Originally Posted by Tesla

Eastern Beaver has a new wiring kit for the V-Strom called the 3 Circuit Solution. Looks like it would take the place of a fuse block. I'm electrically challenged so can someone tell me if a fuse block would be necessary if I had one of these? Here is the link....

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Bi...om/vstrom.html

As mentioned, this powers 3 items. If you need more then you would need a fuse box.

I didn't realize that EB had that many items specifically for the 'Strom. The 3 circuit setup looks pretty handy if that is all you will need. The "splice" adapter for the brake cable makes a very clean solution.

[drfood]

Academy has the Blue Sea for $32.95 plus tax. Best price I've found since you don't pay shipping.

My Vee is getting the fuse block, Kisan headlight modulator, Stebel horn, and back off system Monday. I'll try to take photos. (Finally sold the top case and rack that I've been trying to get rid of since April)

vstrom.info and stromtrooper.com are amazing resources for ideas and help.

I've thought about maybe using the Canyon Chasers distribution block to save money, but the set up they use is not waterproof like the Blue Sea.

[achesley]

I built my own on my last DL1000 for about 10 bucks with stuff from Radio Shack. A 6 station TB and put 3 hot and 3 ground being fed with a 30 amp fuse from the battery and #12 pastic coated wire. Worked really good for GPS and heated vest/gloves on a round trip to California last year. I didn't relay it as all was unplugged at the end of the day and I wanted the 2 wire set up for hooking up the Battery Tender at home.