Hi Folks--
I'd like to do a hardwire installation of a mounted radar detector on my Breakout. Should I run from the battery or fuses box? The detector will always be removed so I don't need a switched connection.
Thanks!

 

I would do it to an accessory fuse in the box. Thats how I did it in my car and it was easy enough.

 

Wiring direct to the battery is just asking for trouble.

 

To the battery with a fuse inline should be fine as well. Wouldn't have to buy any HD ACC connectors then.

 

That's great to know. I am ignorant about electronics and it sounds easier to wire to the battery. I have seven bikes to do the install for, so the easier and cheaper the better! How do I find out what type of fuse to use?

 

The cleanest way that I have found is to tap into your diagnostic port for 12v power. That way it will be both fused and switched power.

I bought the Deutsch plugs off of Amazon, but you can get them just about anywhere. You'll just need to figure out if you need 4 pin or 6 pin connectors.

 

Radar is old school, Lidar is being used now.

 

still mostly using radar with the Ka band around here. Lidar is pretty rare.

 

As long as its on a fuse, makes no difference where you connect to, battery or accessory lead. If at battery, fuse should be as close to the battery as possible.

 

battery tender, sells that fuse and holder, with fitting for battery for like 7$!!!!!!


http://products.batterytender.com/Ac...l-Harness.html