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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by DaveF at 07-21-2008 1:19 PM. Topic has 7 replies.
  
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 07-21-2008, 1:19 PM
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DaveF
 
Joined on 06-11-2008
Lawrenceville, GA
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GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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I've posted a writeup about replacing the GL main fusible link with a blade-style ATC automotive fuse here.
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1981 GL500I
1982 GL500I
1983 GL650I
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07-21-2008, 2:55 PM
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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07-21-2008, 5:28 PM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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thanks a lot, Dave, well done.
A couple of questions:
1.: Why do this? Is the automotive blade style prefered for some reason or is the Honda link hard to come by?
2. What guage wire should I make sure the holder has?
I was about to go and buy a spare fuse before I leave for my trip and your guidance about which way to go will be appreciated,
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
WWW.fossilapostles.com
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07-21-2008, 5:48 PM
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tntchitwood
Joined on 03-02-2008
Pine Knot, KY
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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You can grab a pack of these fuses at any quicky mart, anywhere. They require no tools to change on the road. Good write up Dave.
Tom
'82 Silverwing Chopper
'02 750 Shadow
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07-21-2008, 6:58 PM
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DaveF
Joined on 06-11-2008
Lawrenceville, GA
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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Over the years I've had several of the Honda fusible links get brittle and crack from vibration. I always carried a spare so it was no big deal to swap it out although it did require some troubleshooting time.
One time the failure was an intermittent hairline crack that had me fooled into thinking the carbs needed attention. This happened during a road trip and I rode for a couple of days with the bike running like crap until the link finally completely failed and forced the repair. It was amazing how much better the bike ran with good solid power to the ignition! 
It seems like the ATC fuses would be more reliable in a high vibration location given the way they are made. Anything that might mean more seat time as opposed to roadside repairs is always good, especially if it is simple and cheap. 
There's also the possibility an intermittent short could develop somewhere in the wiring. The Honda fusible link is generally hard to obtain on the road and it could get interesting if the spare also blew.  ATC fuses are everywhere.
As far as wire size goes, the fuseholder I used had 14 gauge wire. The important thing is the fuseholder and wire should be good for at least 30 Amps continuous current.
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07-22-2008, 6:25 AM
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WayneDW
Joined on 07-28-2006
Minneapolis
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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Good answer, I'm sold.
thanks again, Dave.
Wayne
1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate
WWW.fossilapostles.com
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07-22-2008, 8:13 AM
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Randall-in-Mpls
Joined on 07-06-2007
Minneapolis, MN
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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07-22-2008, 2:44 PM
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steve in reno
Joined on 05-29-2008
reno, nv
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Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup
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Just picked up this easy mod.
Cost from Radio shack $5, that includes 3- 30 amp fuses for my gl650.
Fuse holder has 10 ga wire feeds.
Great write up Dave!
steve in reno
do it right-do it once!
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