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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I have done a lot on my bikes changing parts out, battery, bars etc. Never have removed my Maxi Fuse before doing something.Never had any issues, but KNOW I am suppose to do it.My manual tells me so.

Is this really a big issue?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Evidently not, as I've never removed mine either. Then again, we are probably risking "serious injury or death", by not doing it. The manual tells us so.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Ha. I thought maybe I was just lucky and the only one that didn't do it. From that lack of reply's we must done be the only ones that don't remove it.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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I've removed the maxi fuse before installation of the advancedsecurity system. The ony reason I did was because I had to remove the computer to install the security module.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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It only becomes an issue when you or your tools short out an object of higher potential to an objectof lower potential. You know, like a part with 12 volts on it to ground. If you are lucky, one of those little fuses will blow before any damage happens. If you are real lucky, you will have a spare.

So, good luck.

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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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It only becomes an issue when you or your tools short out an object of higher potential to an objectof lower potential. You know, like a part with 12 volts on it to ground. If you are lucky, one of those little fuses will blow before any damage happens. If you are real lucky, you will have a spare.

So, good luck.

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Good to know. As long as you're working on your bike at home, we should be just fine. On the road I would remove the Maxi Fuse for sure.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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I like it when they tell you to remove the positive battery cable and the Maxi fuse
 
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Not to highjack the thread, but does anyone carry a spare maxi fuse?
 
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Default RE: Maxi Fuse Removal?
I carry a few spare fuses, my old stock shift linkage, a CO2 tire cartridge repair kit. I have never needed them my self, but have made several friends for life by doing so. I can't believe I actualy got my old shift linkage mailed back to me from someone I gave it to that was on the side of the road wiring his broken one back on.
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Not to highjack the thread, but does anyone carry a spare maxi fuse?
 
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I heard that carrying spare parts is insurance against needing them.
 
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