Uturn 780 Posted December 23, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2016 I'm looking at installing a relay for auxiliary lighting on my 2009 RSV. The previous owner installed some red LED strips under the fuel tank without a fuse. I would like to add a switch/fuse for all auxiliary lighting with a relay. Searched and found a few threads, but any with pictures are missing the pics. If you have any good pictures of your relay install and mounting, I would appreciate seeing them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert2006 Posted December 23, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 23, 2016 Go to the 2nd gen tech pages and I posted a thread on installing a Kuryakin 3 way switch. That may help you as I also installed a relay in that one. Would have provided link but my tablet is not cooperating right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted December 23, 2016 Share #3 Posted December 23, 2016 I was able to mount a fused buss bar and 3 relays (horns, passing lamps, I forget the third one) under right side drivers seat. I mounted switches on the left side under the drivers seat thru the plastic backing of the seat pan to power on/off the relays (except the horn). On the left side I can reach back with my left hand and switch them on/off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted December 23, 2016 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2016 Yup! I have two relays mounted under the driver seat on that plastic pan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted December 24, 2016 Share #5 Posted December 24, 2016 For add-ons up front (GPS, passing lights)....I did a relay to a six gang fuse block inside the front fairing. For add-ons in the back (two Stebel horns, trailer converter)...I did a relay to six gang fuse block under the passenger back rest. The relay is triggered by the running lights to ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted December 25, 2016 Share #6 Posted December 25, 2016 For add-ons up front (GPS, passing lights)....I did a relay to a six gang fuse block inside the front fairing. For add-ons in the back (two Stebel horns, trailer converter)...I did a relay to six gang fuse block under the passenger back rest. The relay is triggered by the running lights to ground. So, lets see if I have this right. You ran one hot wire, ground and trigger wire to the relay in the fairing. When the relay was energized it powered a six gang fuse block, and then you could run one of those six individual wires to your accessory (or a switch)? Would you mind posting a link to that fuse block? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted December 25, 2016 Share #7 Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/100-30a-led-micro-blade-fuse-block/A-p8479495e For the front fairing, relay wired in as recommended for wiring up passing lights. Enables power to the fuse block which then energizes the devices. I initially put in an inline fuse but didn't feel I needed it. Battery to relay directly, then to fuse block. Individual power feeds to each device. For the rear, to pick up a trigger I used the running lights and ground to complete the trigger...Relay and fuse block under the passenger back rest. In addition to the horns, I also ran a power feed to a usb charger I mounted in the back wall of the trunk lid. Consider the hot wire guage when running power to a fuse block. It needs to be able to handle the total load of what is connected to the fuse block. Individual wires coming off the fuse block can be a smaller gauge than the battery hot wire since they aren't handling the same amperage load. Edited December 25, 2016 by XV1100SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted December 25, 2016 Share #8 Posted December 25, 2016 Perfect, thank you. I never realized there is room under the passengers backrest!! http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/100-30a-led-micro-blade-fuse-block/A-p8479495e For the front fairing, relay wired in as recommended for wiring up passing lights. Enables power to the fuse block which then energizes the devices. I initially put in an inline fuse but didn't feel I needed it. Battery to relay directly, then to fuse block. Individual power feeds to each device. For the rear, to pick up a trigger I used the running lights and ground to complete the trigger...Relay and fuse block under the passenger back rest. In addition to the horns, I also ran a power feed to a usb charger I mounted in the back wall of the trunk lid. Consider the hot wire guage when running power to a fuse block. It needs to be able to handle the total load of what is connected to the fuse block. Individual wires coming off the fuse block can be a smaller gauge than the battery hot wire since they aren't handling the same amperage load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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