Mounting fuse box under left side panel

[bobhamlin]

For my project bike, I'm installing a Centech auxillary fuse box. It fits perfectly above the tool kit enclosure in two spots: one directly above the tool box pull-opener; the other aft of the velcro strap.

My preferred spot is the forward spot, because there is already a manufactured hole in the enclosure--backing up to the battery compartment. It is so perfect that I figure there must be some reason why I shouldn't use it.

Is there a purpose to that opening that I would obstruct by mounting a fuse panel over it?

Thanks.

[Yellow Jacket]

I think that opening is where the hoses are routed to the canister which is located in the rear of the side panel on the California bikes.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by bobhamlin

For my project bike, I'm installing a Centech auxillary fuse box. It fits perfectly above the tool kit enclosure in two spots: one directly above the tool box pull-opener; the other aft of the velcro strap.

My preferred spot is the forward spot, because there is already a manufactured hole in the enclosure--backing up to the battery compartment. It is so perfect that I figure there must be some reason why I shouldn't use it.

Is there a purpose to that opening that I would obstruct by mounting a fuse panel over it?

Thanks.

That's where I ran my wiring.

[jonsamson]

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

I think that opening is where the hoses are routed to the canister which is located in the rear of the side panel on the California bikes.

You are correct. One of these days I might see what happens when I remove mine. Maybe this is why I can't get above 95 MPH. URghhh and I didn't even buy my bike in CA, nor do I live there anymore.
-Jon

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by jonsamson

You are correct. One of these days I might see what happens when I remove mine. Maybe this is why I can't get above 95 MPH. URghhh and I didn't even buy my bike in CA, nor do I live there anymore.
-Jon

I live in AZ, bought my 2007 Nomad brand new in AZ, and it's a CA emissions bike. I had to remove my emissions canister so I could mount my cruise control servo unit in its place. I just connected the two hoses together with a coupling and stuffed the hoses back inside the frame.

Sadly, it didn't make my bike go any faster - but since it's black, it's already the fastest. ::)