Alternative to fuse panel

[ballisticexchris]

This is a very cool product. To me it's very simple and each circuit can have it's own in-line fuse. This is much less hassle than stacking ring tongs with a longer bolt or getting to a buried fuse panel such as an Eastern Beaver etc. My only concern would be the stress it might put on the terminal. I'm thinking with smart use of wire routing and zip ties, terminal stress shouldn't be an issue

https://www.mooseutilities.com/products/?productId=539504

 

[bimota]

bloody hell like that

 

[EricV]

Interesting option. I rather like aux fuse blocks instead, as all the fuses are in one spot and nothing is hanging off the battery other than main terminals. Still, there were a few bikes in my past where the Terminal Tender would have been the bomb and made life a lot easier. Nice share.

 

[ballisticexchris]

I had my own version for a while. Not as neat. Expansion was a pain. Non switched always live connection. With my current set up, Eastern beaver, I have switched and non switched circuits. It was a snap to install. Plug and play. The two hardest parts were the price and waiting for it arrive from Japan. Best decision I made, It looks like that thing could short easily.

I was wondering about that myself. I'm still not sure what I will be getting. So far I don't have much to power up. Just a fused Battery Tender pigtail, and fused GPS off the battery. The OEM lighter socket is working fine for charging phone and camera. When I decide to get aux lighting I'll have some decisions to make

 

[Chaz]

I just install this wire I’ve made to wire my heated grips / aux lights/ battery tender.
Weather proof-cheap-home made. Main reason not to overload the battery terminal.
I wanted to try this insted of buying an E.B fuse box and anyways each wir has inline fuse already.

 

[tntmo]

The first thing I thought of when I saw it was that it looked like an easy way to short things out having that big piece of conductive metal. Other than that, I like it!

 

[Cycledude]

Looks pretty interesting until I start thinking about the very significant chances of shorting it out ! To bad it doesn’t come with some sort of easy to use cover that would prevent shorts .

 

[dmulk]

I use a PDM 60.

 

[WJBertrand]

I'm using a Neutrino Black Box which is programmable via bluetooth from an app on your phone. Lots of automated options too.

https://www.neutrinoblackbox.com/

I'm using the automated temp control to vary the current to my heated jacket, based on ambient temperatures, instead of a separate controller. Works brilliantly.

 

[ballisticexchris]

I'm using a Neutrino Black Box which is programmable via bluetooth from an app on your phone. Lots of automated options too.

https://www.neutrinoblackbox.com/

I'm using the automated temp control to vary the current to my heated jacket, based on ambient temperatures, instead of a separate controller. Works brilliantly.

Pretty pricy but I'm looking at the available options (I really like the strobe feature). This looks to be even more compact than the PDM Amplink. I also like the fact that the wires screw directly into the box. It looks like you get what you pay for. I downloaded the apps for both the Amplink and Neutrino Aurora Plus to see which one I like best. So far the Neutrino has the best interface and a lot more options and fetures.

 

[U.P.rider]

I'm using a Neutrino Black Box which is programmable via bluetooth from an app on your phone. Lots of automated options too.

https://www.neutrinoblackbox.com/

I'm using the automated temp control to vary the current to my heated jacket, based on ambient temperatures, instead of a separate controller. Works brilliantly.

I am currently wiring up a Eastern Beaver 3 circuit solution but this Neutrino Black Box looks to be a good way to clean up from having multiple separately fused/ relayed circuits cluttering up the bike. I just skimmed through WebBikeWorld review, I'll see if I can find more user feedback on this device. Price is much higher than others but would seem to future proof installations and eliminates the need for carrying fuses for it.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Previous Tenere had a $2 terminal strip and $5 relay for the circuits powered when the bike was running.
Yes each circuit was fused.

 

[ballisticexchris]

Previous Tenere had a $2 terminal strip and $5 relay for the circuits powered when the bike was running.
Yes each circuit was fused.

There is something to be said for simplicity.

 

[RCinNC]

Some tech makes sense and is worth the expense of it to me, and some isn't. I like the idea of a microprocessor controlled power distribution block, but a price tag of $250-$350 for is pushes it beyond my personal limit. I like the tried and true simplicity of a fuse panel, and ATM fuses are small and extra ones are easy to stash on a bike, and they're available at any auto parts store. Hopefully, the app controlled power distribution box works better than my app controlled garage door opener .

My Eastern Beaver isn't buried; it's right under the seat, with easy access. I feel for the guys with the ES models who can't put them there, but truthfully, my EB has been on two different bikes now for about seven years, and I've never blown a fuse in it. Ease of access so far hasn't been an issue.