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07-21-2008, 1:19 PM DaveF Joined on 06-11-2008 Lawrenceville, GA Posts 144 GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup I've posted a writeup about replacing the GL main fusible link with a blade-style ATC automotive fuse here. My Home Page 1981 GL500I 1982 GL500I 1983 GL650I    Report

07-21-2008, 2:55 PM Anonymous Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup Well done David.

07-21-2008, 5:28 PM WayneDW Joined on 07-28-2006 Minneapolis Posts 571 Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup 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    Report

07-21-2008, 5:48 PM tntchitwood Joined on 03-02-2008 Pine Knot, KY Posts 479 Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup 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 If you can read this thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English thank a soldier!    Report

07-21-2008, 6:58 PM DaveF Joined on 06-11-2008 Lawrenceville, GA Posts 144 Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup 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. My Home Page 1981 GL500I 1982 GL500I 1983 GL650I    Report

07-22-2008, 6:25 AM WayneDW Joined on 07-28-2006 Minneapolis Posts 571 Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup Good answer, I'm sold. thanks again, Dave. Wayne 1983 GL650 Silverwing Interstate WWW.fossilapostles.com    Report

07-22-2008, 8:13 AM Randall-in-Mpls Joined on 07-06-2007 Minneapolis, MN Posts 949 Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup Wayne, You can get them at RadioShack.  The holder and fuses were only a few dollars when I did my CX a month ago. You want 30 amp fuses for the GL, though. R '78 CX500 - The Black Maggot My mid-life crisis has two wheels.    Report

07-22-2008, 2:44 PM steve in reno Joined on 05-29-2008 reno, nv Posts 14 Re: GL Main Fuse Modification Writeup 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!    Report

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