Accessory wiring

[Scotter]

Please direct me if this answer already exists in a thread. I looked around, but did not see a category for general "electrical wiring".

I understand the CAN-BUS system used on my 06 LT precludes the simple connecting of devices such as power for my Smartphone, Valentine One and portable media center. I have seen 5 or 6 port power adapters that go right across the battery terminals, with individual circuit fuses in aftermarket catalogues.

1) Is there a reason not to do this?

2) Is there a great solution to provide "quick connect/disconnect" power connections so I can power up accessories when in use, but have dry/ secure circuits when not in use?

3) I used the BMW accessory adpters when I wired up my RT, but do not like the fat plastic connectors that go with this approach.

Thanks.

Scott

[RaffyK]

You need to find a switched power source. Then via a relay, power up a fuse box. Connect your gadgets to the fuse box and you should have no problems. just have to be selective as to which switched hot wire to tap into.

[685ursus]

I understand the CAN-BUS system used on my 06 LT precludes the simple connecting of devices such as power for my Smartphone, Valentine One and portable media center.
Scott

Scott; As far as I understand the 2006 K1200LT does not have the Can-Bus wiring system. I have a 2005 model and it does not. Only the new generation K's and R's have it.
There is some accessory terminal blocks near the battery.
Mike

[TMH]

If your bike does have the CAN-BUS then you can get a little goodie from Touratech which allows integration of additional electrical components without causing faults. Check out the following link for a discussion:
http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=430100&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&vc=1
I am told that it is "plug and play", and will not void BMW warranties.

Tom

[karasek]

Mike is right. No CAN BUS on 06.

[messenger13]

I looked around, but did not see a category for general "electrical wiring".CLICK (http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=88)

[tbl160]

I can not find it, but some time ago I saw a great post on adding a relay and fuse box. The relay was on the side under the data plate and the fuse box mounted on the rear fender below the seat. A follow on post in the same thread gave recommendations for relays and how they wired up. Not sure who put it on, but it was very good.

Jim in GA

[messenger13]

Here's a pic of my relay-controlled fuse block...


http://home.alltel.net/paulsey_dsl/messenger13/fuse%20block.jpg

[Scotter]

Got it:
1) No CAN-BUS on 06 LT
2) Relay, good idea
3) great photo
4) link to wiring/electrical area of forum.

Thanks to all for your help and insight!

Scott

[meese]

Joe, who makes that fuse block?

[messenger13]

Joe, who makes that fuse block?BUSS brand

I got 3 of them on eBay for something like $15 to my door. They aren't waterproof...but a little dielectric grease here and a little liquid tape there, and you're good to go. I have one on my LT, one on the Ninja, . . . and soon I'll have the third under the nose cone of the LT feeding my HID, cell phone, FRS/GMRS, and other future accessories.