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My First Bike-- 81 Maxim 550--FINISHED

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by XJPilot, Oct 16, 2010.

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  1. XJPilot

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    Haha of what? I've covered just about every aspect of the tear down lol. Still waiting on parts but once they come then there will be lots more to come. If work keeps scheduling me for only 3 days a week I could have her back together in no time!
     
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    Maybe somebody can help me, electronics was never my strong suit. I bought this fuse panel
    http://www.princessauto.com/trailer/tru ... cuit-panel
    and from what I can tell the live side of the wiring harness would go in through the screw in the front, and then branch out to each circuit. Will this work? Will I need to hook all the live wires up to the inlet post, or just one of them? (I think the current would drop too much if I only used one wire, right?)
     
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    It looks like you are correct in how this fuse box works, however I think you would be better off taking this one back and getting an ATC/ATM fuse block where each fuse has a discrete in/out connection. That way you can swap each wire from your OEM fuse block to the new one without any re-wiring/engineering efforts. Here is a LittelFuse product that will work: http://www.littelfuse.com/products/Fuse ... 417BP.html.
     
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    That was going to be my advice as well; while you CAN make that one work, it will take some irreversible redesigning of the electrical system.

    I wouldn't. I would get a straight-up replacement; chacal carries one that works fine.
     
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    Ok thanks, that's kind of what I was leaning towards as well.
     
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    Nice thing about P.A. they take anything back any time and give no hassle refunds, I'd go with fitz's suggestion.
     
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    Just got done some more work today. Had to solder the signal light wires in the handlebar control, the starter switch contacts, and finished up the engine side covers. Props to thecamelman79 for the help with the YICS emblem resto.

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    Started my reassembly this week. Threw the motor back in without a scratch... I think haha. Front end on, rear end on, front end off to paint the triple tree, somehow I missed that. Then I threaded the wiring harness in which, in hindsight, probably should have been done before the motor. I think I have it all hooked up right. Could someone tell me what colour wire the oil level sending wire plugs into?

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    Got my wheels back on

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    With the bars and exhaust

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    And my new fuse box

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    XJPilot, Mar 26, 2011
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    Looking good XJPilot!! Keep us updated and the pictures are real nice too!
     
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    Did you get rid of the tool tray and mount the TCI box there or was that a PO?

    There's a tool tray that's supposed to go in there, the TCI mounts to it, and most folks cut a hunk out of it to clear a fusebox like you have. You did a nice clean job though looks good.
     
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    The tool tray and TCI mounting was like that when I got it. Just decided to leave it like that. I'm thinking I'll move the TCI back a bit so I can mount the fuse box straight rather than it just sitting loose in there right now. Thanks for the good feedback guys!

    And Macros, it's a new camera, Nikon Coolpix S4000.
     
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    man i think it looks pretty awesome so far for sure
     
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    She's done!!!! Got the tank back from paint yesterday, filled her up and she started almost instantly! Threw the colortune on it and she purrs like a kitten. Took it in for safety this morning, in and out in 5 minutes flat. Just need insurance and I'm good to go!

    So close!
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    The finished project!
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    Saddlebag Resto, found them in my grandma's barn- sweet!
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    cool beans, nice resto
     
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    Awesome, congrats man.

    Now get some overpriced insurance and ride it out.
     
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    Thanks guys! Actually the insurance isn't terrible. $1400 for the year!
     
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    That's not terrible?

    I thought mine was a rip off at $100 a year!
     
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    LMAO! Welcome to living in Ontario and being under 25 years old!
     
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    I got a referral and the guys crunching some numbers for me. Normally it would be 2300/year!
     
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