adding a Centech Fuse block to R1150rt

[DanRT02]

I need a good location for the Centech Fuse block I'll be installing shortly.
For those that have/had a R1150RT and have added a fuse block - where is a good location for the fuse block.

[beemermyke]

Dan, I have an 04 R1150RS. I'm not sure if the area under/behind the passenger pillion is similar on an RS and RT, but I've put a few pics in here to show where I installed mine. I fabricated an aluminum shelf and used rubber coated clamps to tie it in to the existing tail framework. As you can see, it also accomodates an Autocom very well too. Hope this helps.

[beemermyke]

...and one more:

[DanRT02]

Nice job, do you have a problem with rain or water from washing the bike getting on the fuse block or the Autocom?

[beemermyke]

No, never had a problem with the rain. Supposedly, the thing is waterproof, but I've always stuffed a small plastic bag back in there to keep water out when I am washing the bike with the seat off. By the way, I found a good "Key On" wire to operate the relay. If you've already got the unit with the instructions, it's step 5.0 where it tells you to connect the thin orange wire. On my bike, I used the horn fuse. The fusebox sits right there under the seat, so I drilled a tiny hole on the back side of it to accomodate the wire. I got a little fuse tap from Radio Shack (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102780) and put it in with the horn fuse. You'll probably want a connector to put on the end of that wire so it connects neatly to the tap. I used the horn fuse because I wanted something that had power to it when the bike was running, but also cut out when depressing the starter button. I did a "red-neck" test by turning the key on, holding down the horn button, then verifying that it cut out when I depressed the starter button.

[MCNIERNEYC]

I need a good location for the Centech Fuse block I'll be installing shortly.
For those that have/had a R1150RT and have added a fuse block - where is a good location for the fuse block.

I have an '04 RT and also installed mine in the tail section. I mounted the Centech in a plastic box with grommet holes drilled for the wiring. Mine is not attached to anything, just placed in the tail. I used 12-14 GA wiring which is stiff enough to keep the box in the tail. I left enough slack in the wire so that the whole box can be pulled out into the open to change fuses, add wires, etc.

My Autocom sits on the steel cross member in the very rear of the tail section, attached with velcro.

[DPeakMD]

Here's another option for you from my '04 RT. Never had a problem with water intrusion.

[jdwatson]

Hey DPeakMD !

Great photo. Can you elaborate what you have attached and how you ran the wires ? I've been thinking of doing the very same thing with my 2004 R1150RT.

Thanks.

[DanRT02]

You guys gave me some great ideas, now it's time to run some wires.

Thanks

[DPeakMD]

The Centech unit is secured with the rearmost two screws only. They go into the plastic of the rear fender. The front part of the Centech 'floats' on the metal piece at the front of the fender. There's just enough clearance when the seat on, it's not got anywhere to go. The wiring to the Centech is direct from the batter and to the Centech maxi-fuse you see on the right of the photo. The ground is direct to the battery. I ran those in/over/around/through where ever they would fit.

[TexanRT]

The Centech unit is secured with the rearmost two screws only. They go into the plastic of the rear fender. The front part of the Centech 'floats' on the metal piece at the front of the fender. There's just enough clearance when the seat on, it's not got anywhere to go. The wiring to the Centech is direct from the batter and to the Centech maxi-fuse you see on the right of the photo. The ground is direct to the battery. I ran those in/over/around/through where ever they would fit.

Nice install -- thanks for the information -- I'm getting ready to do the same thing. BTW -- that's one clean bike looking at the photos.:thumb

[DanRT02]

Alright, Centech is installed and everything is looking and works great. Thanks for the help and the ideas.

[kewlmoose]

Got any pictures of your installation?

Alright, Centech is installed and everything is looking and works great. Thanks for the help and the ideas.

[DanRT02]

I have but can't post them now. See post #2, beemermyke, it is similar to his.

[PattiB]

I wondered why the Centech did not have a plastic cover on it like the Blue Sea fuse block. I'm trying to think what I can do to cover it better...since I mounted it on the air box I would think rain or water might roll off the tank and down under the front of the seat to there....

Also, what's the trick on getting to that big rubber grommet in the fuse box??? I'd like to put the wires through the two remaining holes. Do I have to lift out the fuse box???? I heard this is a PITA. Those damn thin side covers are under the rear grab rail bolts so to remove the side covers entails more parts removed. Hell I'll have the whole bike apart pretty soon...

Still working on this fuse block install:banghead

[bmdubyou]

careful with the language....we dont want this to get sent to the tavern!
:jawdrop
ok..now what can we help you with....ahh...can you take a pic of this so we can see what you're doing?? It seems that the centech is supposed to be waterproof?

[DanRT02]

I wondered why the Centech did not have a plastic cover on it like the Blue Sea fuse block. I'm trying to think what I can do to cover it better...since I mounted it on the air box I would think rain or water might roll off the tank and down under the front of the seat to there....

Also, what's the trick on getting to that big rubber grommet in the fuse box??? I'd like to put the wires through the two remaining holes. Do I have to lift out the fuse box???? I heard this is a PITA. Those damn thin side covers are under the rear grab rail bolts so to remove the side covers entails more parts removed. Hell I'll have the whole bike apart pretty soon...

Still working on this fuse block install:banghead

I've read the unit is water proof but I put mine inside the rear fender just behind the passenger seat anyway. I should stay dry there and I'm not worried about it.
I didn't wiring mine to the fuse box. I went off the battery and used a fuse close to the battery for the hot wire. I took my time wiring it.
Dan

[mypetersahn]

Great thread and photos. In the same vein, anyone have a preference between the FuzeBlock and the Centech for this application ('04 RT)?

I will be getting one or the other soon. I believe this topic is in another thread, but this one is specific to the same bike I'll be using one of them on.

Thanks,

JEP

[Davis2x1]

Jeff,

I installed a Fuze Block on my 2004 1150 RT. I bought it because it contains a relay to allow for switched circuits. The down side is that it is limited to 30 amps.

I attached it to the top of the air box cover.

Dave