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Changing fuses to blades from tubes

Gedward
I'm having troubles with my fuses blowing in my 76 750f. I know tools posted that he changed his to blade type. I've decided to do the same thing but I'm Not sure where's the best place to connect the new fuse holders.  I'm thinking I should take off the female connector below the current fuse box to eliminate and connection problems there. Has anybody else done this modification and do you have any advice on where it's best to saughter in the new fuse folders for either practicality esthetics or both?  
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TOOLS1
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I cut the wire harness off the back of the fuse block, and use the weatherproof butt connectors (the kind that shrink around the wires). Just be sure to use a 20amp breaker, for the main.
TOOLS
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Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
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I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
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"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Gedward
That's what I needed to know thanks.
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shinyribs
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Ok,i am gonna show my ignorance here.The fuse block i keep hearing about replacing,is it the black box with a door on the upper left of the electrical area?Cause mine is really healthy looking but wonder if i should cut it out.Also,what is the crazy square looking doo-dad?Im guessing some sort of a fusible link?
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TOOLS1
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Ahhhh sure
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Piute
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  The previous owner put in all in-line fuses on all the lines that was to fuse panel, WHAT A MESS and I didn't like the look of all those wires bugging out all over.

  But me liking stock appearance: put a glass fuse box back in (had 4 boat)and put ever thing were it belonged (I Think)
bought all new rubber stuff for the stock/new look,I wish I had thought of thee other type (blade)but didn't at time

what fuses/wires
                            1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS> 
Native American from central Cal,  Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
                                       
 
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LukeM
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I seem to remember there's a large fuse or a fusible link (30A or so) that is in line with the starter circuit or the charging circuit.  I know there's one on my Shadow.  It's got one wire from the battery, and the other end of the fuse splits into 2 wires (I think one goes to the starter, the other to the top of the fuse block).

I'll check the wiring diagrams, and see if I'm right or I'm senile.  
Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Piute
  my '77' has only one hot lead to the starter relay,witch from there goes through out the bike ,
(personaly that sunksstinks)


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                            1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS> 
Native American from central Cal,  Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
                                       
 
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sgtslag
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On my '79, there is one fuse block in the middle of the handlebars (I have to take the fuse cover off to get to the handlebar locking screws, in order to adjust the angle of them), and a separate 30-Amp fusible link, on the left side, behind the side cover.  The side cover fusible link got replaced (burned it up dropping a screwdriver on top of the fuse block on the handlebars...) with a blade fuse holder, and fuse (didn't know where to get the fusible links at the time, so I upgraded -- $3 at Wal-Mart).

Replacing the fuse block can be a lot of work, and you need to be sure to do it right, making secure connections.  If you use crimp-on connectors, take your time, and check your crimps carefully.  If you are comfortable doing it, go ahead.  Take lots of photo's before, as a reference.  Make sure you can clearly see the color codes on the wires, as they were originally connected.

The fusible link, by the way, looks like a miniature, open-ended wrench, around one inch long. It is secured in place by two screws.
1979 CB750K (sold, 2012, but not forgotten)
1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD Belt Drive (sold, 2011)
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII
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shinyribs
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The very most lower right part.The black square that looks like it is madi in two halves,upper and lower.That is the piece im referring to.
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TOOLS1
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OK I see now. Yes, and the rectifier.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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shinyribs
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This is the rectifier?
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TOOLS1
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OK that's the rectifier.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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TOOLS1
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Top left to right. Fuse block, voltage regulator, starter solenoid. Bottom left to right. Safety thing a ma bob, rectifier.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Lucky 1
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These are the names of those parts.
On a Roadstar Adventure.
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shinyribs
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Awesome Donald! Thank you very much! Right click...save image as...Much appreciated
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MarkPBG
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I hope I have room to put something like one of  these in place of the junk glass fuse holder…




Or this one with the dust seal top…

JP Cycles ATC fuse block
Mark Davis
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
amateur photographer, hot rodder, motorcyclist, adventurer
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."
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Daddyman
If you get the one in the first pic and it fits, Id like to use it too.  Keep us posted.
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TOOLS1
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Over kill!
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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shinyribs
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I have two of those fuse blocks like on the top of your post.I put them in the Old Bomb.First time down the track,as soon as i launched the car died it died on me....slung half of the fuses out of itOne happened to be for the cdi box.Oops
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