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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #20 on: October 28, 2014, 19:31:33 »
Yep, correct. It is connected to the tail light side of the connector.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2014, 21:03:58 »
I'd say both sides as there are connector halves at each end to bridge the stock connector. However it is termed, it is a great place to find a connector with an ignition switched wire to trigger a relay. The wire colors even match my favourite wiring diagram for the process.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #22 on: October 28, 2014, 21:31:38 »
Yea, this connects between the 2 plugs, so no connection is broken and a feed is taken to activate the relay.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #23 on: October 29, 2014, 07:17:11 »
Let me know when you start producing headlight relays. I begrudge the high prices Eastern Beaver charge.  :)

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2014, 09:03:52 »
Go on then ! P.M sent  :thumb:
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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #25 on: October 29, 2014, 09:10:30 »
Quote from: "Jeff999"
Let me know when you start producing headlight relays. I begrudge the high prices Eastern Beaver charge.  :)

Hmm, just looked them up, wow quite expensive. I'll do some research and maybe knock up one to see how much I can do them for. Bit busy at the moment though.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #26 on: October 29, 2014, 09:51:13 »
Quote from: "Jeff999"
Let me know when you start producing headlight relays. I begrudge the high prices Eastern Beaver charge.  :)


I second that! Postage costs etc. It's a very good mod to make, and one I keep forgetting about :shy:
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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #27 on: October 29, 2014, 14:08:44 »
I was tempted to have a go but it's knowing what and where to source good quality products. A guide to the various electrical connectors required would be ideal.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #28 on: October 29, 2014, 16:38:06 »
Quote from: "Jeff999"
A guide to the various electrical connectors required would be ideal.

I'd be interested if anyone has info on sourcing the bike specific connectors?

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Aux fusebox
« Reply #29 on: October 29, 2014, 17:30:22 »
Depends on what you are after some are like chickens teeth unless you want over a 1000 units and others readily available. For the GPI connectors have been trial and error for example.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #30 on: October 29, 2014, 18:02:58 »
I modded one of these headlight relay kits for my K5 Wee, just had to shorten some cables.
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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #31 on: October 29, 2014, 18:42:39 »
that's cheaper than I could do them for, I was pricing up the parts earlier, I'd be looking at £40ish unfortunately. Although the relays I'd use would be smaller ones than with that kit, the strom has plenty of space in that area.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #32 on: October 29, 2014, 21:25:46 »

Maybe not as cheap, but much shorter delivery time and a damned sight longer warranty.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #33 on: October 29, 2014, 23:21:27 »
Pm sent

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #34 on: October 30, 2014, 08:15:01 »
PM responded.

If anyone would be interested in a highlight relay let me know and I'll look at knocking one up.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #35 on: October 30, 2014, 08:22:28 »
I've got a highlighter  lol  but would definitely be interested in the headlight relay.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #36 on: October 30, 2014, 12:47:22 »
Does that give your lights tints?  :shrug:

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #37 on: October 30, 2014, 15:46:45 »
Only when viewed through my rose coloured glasses!   :)

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2014, 19:42:42 »
I would be interested.

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Re: Aux fusebox
« Reply #39 on: October 30, 2014, 20:22:56 »
Give me a few weeks and I'll get back to you when I've had chance to get something sorted.