[Donald Lang]

Hi everyone,
The main fuse close to my battery is missing. The previous owner straight wired it.I looked at someone else bike and noticed mine is missing.Does this present problems.
Thanks,
Donald

 

[ronzilla]

... Howdy ... Yes You Need To Have All Power Fused Or ...possible Up In Flames... Not To Mention Other Very Costly Repairs ... Happy Trails ...

 

[fossil92]

Yes Donald I concur & let me introduce to you my friend "the Cautious Zilla" He has given you good info & Welcome.

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

Sorry to say, but Zilla is right. Think of your house without fuses or breakers. Not a good thing. PO probably had a problem with fuse blowing. May be due to wiring problem.

 

[oldsmores]

For about 3 bucks you can get a cartridge fuse holder and wire it in - very cheap insurance. The main fuse is there for a reason. Hard wiring it is like putting a penny in your house's fuse box (OK, I'm showing my age, but you get the idea)

 

[Donald Lang]

Where would be a good place to get the cartridge fuse holder.
Thanks in advance!
Donald Lang

 

[joe in calif]

A auto parts store will have them

 

[Cantankerous]

Fuse Holder

Your best bet would be Radio Shack, or any local electronics or automotive store.

 

[detdrbuzzard]

get a waterproof one from the auto parts store, make sure it's rated for 30a and get some fuses while you are there. welcome to the forum cantankerous

 

[ronwheeler]

everyone is exactly right. I am an Electrition and I can tell you there was a problem or the fuse would still be there. Put in the fuse and then correct the problem that is blowing it. By the way I also remember the the penny deal. Have it fixed it can be dangerous. Burn up your bike or garage or worse.