I thought about doing that, but then I'd have to solder an extension wire and run it back to the side panel... too much work! I had to solder on 2 extension wires for the positive and negative leads to the Fuzeblock. I have to say, of all the bikes I've owned, and there's been many bikes, the way Yamaha has this one configured, with all the electrics easily accessible on the right side and the fuel tank nicely hinged, this one's the easiest to work on for farkelators like me. Heated grips is next.