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But if you mean the fuse in the part of the cable that's already installed on your bike.
Then yes, its in the circuit and will blow if anything goes wrong, just the way its supposed to.
However your going to have to see what any devices you might plug into the cigar lighter end require as they may have a higher demand than the installed fuse can handle.
If they do, they will blow the fuse for no reason other than its not big enough to handle the load your putting on it and you'll need to change it for a more apporpiate size.
Most tender cables come setup with something like a 3 AMP fuse and that shoud be more than enough for a cell phone or a GPS unit.
Putting an actual cigarette lighter in the end will on the other hand need something like a 20 AMP fuse.
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+ 1 Citoriplus, you always have good advice and vast knowledge of many things.
I think you hit the nail on the head, i know the battery tender harness has something like a 7.5amp fuse, whereas the Kuryakan wire has a 30 amp in line fuse. I was just saying that you might want to change the fuse out depending on what you plan on charging.
The one you linked to is a great one, and probably something I would have gone with if I didnt have this one now, I have only wired it up and verified that it worked, and plan on using it when I got on my next two day plus trip.
I think you hit the nail on the head, i know the battery tender harness has something like a 7.5amp fuse, whereas the Kuryakan wire has a 30 amp in line fuse. I was just saying that you might want to change the fuse out depending on what you plan on charging.
The one you linked to is a great one, and probably something I would have gone with if I didnt have this one now, I have only wired it up and verified that it worked, and plan on using it when I got on my next two day plus trip.
I'm not 'exactly' sure of what you mean.
But if you mean the fuse in the part of the cable that's already installed on your bike.
Then yes, its in the circuit and will blow if anything goes wrong, just the way its supposed to.
However your going to have to see what any devices you might plug into the cigar lighter end require as they may have a higher demand than the installed fuse can handle.
If they do, they will blow the fuse for no reason other than its not big enough to handle the load your putting on it and you'll need to change it for a more apporpiate size.
Most tender cables come setup with something like a 3 AMP fuse and that shoud be more than enough for a cell phone or a GPS unit.
Putting an actual cigarette lighter in the end will on the other hand need something like a 20 AMP fuse.
But if you mean the fuse in the part of the cable that's already installed on your bike.
Then yes, its in the circuit and will blow if anything goes wrong, just the way its supposed to.
However your going to have to see what any devices you might plug into the cigar lighter end require as they may have a higher demand than the installed fuse can handle.
If they do, they will blow the fuse for no reason other than its not big enough to handle the load your putting on it and you'll need to change it for a more apporpiate size.
Most tender cables come setup with something like a 3 AMP fuse and that shoud be more than enough for a cell phone or a GPS unit.
Putting an actual cigarette lighter in the end will on the other hand need something like a 20 AMP fuse.
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But I'm just an old fart and so I do have a few (very few) advantages.
Because the longer you live, the more chances you get to make mistakes that you can learn from.
Like don't pick up any metal you just finished welding on with your bare hands. Dumb idea.
Don't get too heavy handed with the throttle when your in a tight turn on wet pavement. Even dumber idea.
You know, the stuff you think SHOULD be common sense, but never seems to be.
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From: Jacksonville, FL
I have attached some photos that may help to explain my setup.
I ran a power supply from the battery under the tank where it ends at the front of the tank. The supply has a battery tender type end connection, which has a nice cover when not in use.
I installed the ram mount system on the handle bars. It is a small device that clamps to the bars and has a round connection. I bought several different types of devices that will connect to the ram mount. A cell phone holder, a XM radio holder and one for a GPS devices.
For the XM, I also bought a 5V converter since I am using a Roady XM receiver that I take from the house to the bike. This would not be necessary if you are using a different type of XM. The 5v converter is hidden behind the chrom plate where the headlight is. You can't see it in the photos, and there is a connection that I can pull out to connect to the power supply when I want to use the XM.
It is pretty simple and is very versital. I also bought a "cigarette lighter" connection that will plug into the power supply that will let me charge my cell phone. I hope these photos help illustrate what I did. This may not be for everyone, but I like the versitility of the ram mount system and the power supply.
I ran a power supply from the battery under the tank where it ends at the front of the tank. The supply has a battery tender type end connection, which has a nice cover when not in use.
I installed the ram mount system on the handle bars. It is a small device that clamps to the bars and has a round connection. I bought several different types of devices that will connect to the ram mount. A cell phone holder, a XM radio holder and one for a GPS devices.
For the XM, I also bought a 5V converter since I am using a Roady XM receiver that I take from the house to the bike. This would not be necessary if you are using a different type of XM. The 5v converter is hidden behind the chrom plate where the headlight is. You can't see it in the photos, and there is a connection that I can pull out to connect to the power supply when I want to use the XM.
It is pretty simple and is very versital. I also bought a "cigarette lighter" connection that will plug into the power supply that will let me charge my cell phone. I hope these photos help illustrate what I did. This may not be for everyone, but I like the versitility of the ram mount system and the power supply.
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If you are referring to the ram mounting system, you can check out what they have at www.ram-mount.com They should have a base that will fit the handlebar's of a Fatboy.
For the 5v power supply to run my xm Roady, I got the converter, the Antanae and the mount at www.xmfanstore.com (Check the Motorcycle Mount Link)
For the main power supply go to www.powerletproducts.com I got the SAE Batter Lead (PKT-001-048) connection which has the leads to the battery and includes the fuse and then I got the SAE connector (PAC-022-24) connector which I cut and spliced the connection into the 5v Power supply. I also got part number PAC-024-03 that has an SAE connector on one end and the cigarette lighter on the other. Powerletproducts also has some other mounting systems, but I like the SAE connection as my main power.
I hope that helps.
For the 5v power supply to run my xm Roady, I got the converter, the Antanae and the mount at www.xmfanstore.com (Check the Motorcycle Mount Link)
For the main power supply go to www.powerletproducts.com I got the SAE Batter Lead (PKT-001-048) connection which has the leads to the battery and includes the fuse and then I got the SAE connector (PAC-022-24) connector which I cut and spliced the connection into the 5v Power supply. I also got part number PAC-024-03 that has an SAE connector on one end and the cigarette lighter on the other. Powerletproducts also has some other mounting systems, but I like the SAE connection as my main power.
I hope that helps.
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I have attached some photos that may help to explain my setup.
I ran a power supply from the battery under the tank where it ends at the front of the tank. The supply has a battery tender type end connection, which has a nice cover when not in use.
I installed the ram mount system on the handle bars. It is a small device that clamps to the bars and has a round connection. I bought several different types of devices that will connect to the ram mount. A cell phone holder, a XM radio holder and one for a GPS devices.
For the XM, I also bought a 5V converter since I am using a Roady XM receiver that I take from the house to the bike. This would not be necessary if you are using a different type of XM. The 5v converter is hidden behind the chrom plate where the headlight is. You can't see it in the photos, and there is a connection that I can pull out to connect to the power supply when I want to use the XM.
It is pretty simple and is very versital. I also bought a "cigarette lighter" connection that will plug into the power supply that will let me charge my cell phone. I hope these photos help illustrate what I did. This may not be for everyone, but I like the versitility of the ram mount system and the power supply.
I ran a power supply from the battery under the tank where it ends at the front of the tank. The supply has a battery tender type end connection, which has a nice cover when not in use.
I installed the ram mount system on the handle bars. It is a small device that clamps to the bars and has a round connection. I bought several different types of devices that will connect to the ram mount. A cell phone holder, a XM radio holder and one for a GPS devices.
For the XM, I also bought a 5V converter since I am using a Roady XM receiver that I take from the house to the bike. This would not be necessary if you are using a different type of XM. The 5v converter is hidden behind the chrom plate where the headlight is. You can't see it in the photos, and there is a connection that I can pull out to connect to the power supply when I want to use the XM.
It is pretty simple and is very versital. I also bought a "cigarette lighter" connection that will plug into the power supply that will let me charge my cell phone. I hope these photos help illustrate what I did. This may not be for everyone, but I like the versitility of the ram mount system and the power supply.
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The speakers are made by www.cyclesounds.com I got the 3" 100Watt system. It is a little pricey at $450.00, but all of the components are good quality Chrome and it does not take up a lot of room or look "bulky". If you are going to connect a device that does not have a volume control or one that is hard to use (my Ipod for instance), then I would suggest the Volumb Control device that they sell that will attach to the grips and it will give you volume control with your thumb without taking your hands off the grips. I like keeping my hands on the grips! As far as the sound and volume, I think it sounds pretty good up to about 70 mph, and at higher speeds it is a little harder to hear, but it also depends on the music. Rock is easier to hear than pop music. Keep in mind that I have a windshield and that helps. Also getting the speakers pointed toward your face will help, but I have mine pointed in toward the tank. They also sell a T-Tap accessory that will let you attach the device without ****ing any wires, but you can install without the T-Tap. I hope that helps.
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I have attached some photos that may help to explain my setup.
I ran a power supply from the battery under the tank where it ends at the front of the tank. The supply has a battery tender type end connection, which has a nice cover when not in use.
I installed the ram mount system on the handle bars. It is a small device that clamps to the bars and has a round connection. I bought several different types of devices that will connect to the ram mount. A cell phone holder, a XM radio holder and one for a GPS devices.
For the XM, I also bought a 5V converter since I am using a Roady XM receiver that I take from the house to the bike. This would not be necessary if you are using a different type of XM. The 5v converter is hidden behind the chrom plate where the headlight is. You can't see it in the photos, and there is a connection that I can pull out to connect to the power supply when I want to use the XM.
It is pretty simple and is very versital. I also bought a "cigarette lighter" connection that will plug into the power supply that will let me charge my cell phone. I hope these photos help illustrate what I did. This may not be for everyone, but I like the versitility of the ram mount system and the power supply.
I ran a power supply from the battery under the tank where it ends at the front of the tank. The supply has a battery tender type end connection, which has a nice cover when not in use.
I installed the ram mount system on the handle bars. It is a small device that clamps to the bars and has a round connection. I bought several different types of devices that will connect to the ram mount. A cell phone holder, a XM radio holder and one for a GPS devices.
For the XM, I also bought a 5V converter since I am using a Roady XM receiver that I take from the house to the bike. This would not be necessary if you are using a different type of XM. The 5v converter is hidden behind the chrom plate where the headlight is. You can't see it in the photos, and there is a connection that I can pull out to connect to the power supply when I want to use the XM.
It is pretty simple and is very versital. I also bought a "cigarette lighter" connection that will plug into the power supply that will let me charge my cell phone. I hope these photos help illustrate what I did. This may not be for everyone, but I like the versitility of the ram mount system and the power supply.