I really like your initiative on this and I am very curious to see what this looks like. Maybe a parts list and a simple schematic could be offered. This could really help builders. Thanks!
No problem on the parts list Tim. As far as schematics,. I'll have to do some doodling in MS paint (. I can't draw for s**t ).
Parts list
Open end blade connectors several.
Box 100 female blade connectors 1/4 "
Box 100 male blade connectors 1/4"
BOTH IN THE GAUGE WIRE YOU ARE WORKING WITH. Mine is probably Overkill but 16 is what I used throughout.
4 rolls of wire @ 30 ft 2 red 2 black pick your own gauge. 18 would do ya but... I don't know electrical.
1 DPDT toggle. You can get these anywhere, eBay AutoZone etc.
2 Novita EP 35 flashers ( LED SPECIFIC DO NOT buy anything but led specific )
6 LED marker lights 4 Amber 2 red. 5 will do ya if you don't plan on a brake light. Make sure they have 2 wires coming out the back unless you ground to frame. Then one wire will do ya and slightly cheaper.
Solder and iron if you know what you are doing, I don't, so crimp and Heat shrink tube. Kinda makes it look perfeshanal plus covers and protects the connection. Use even if you do solder, but it's up to you. Continuous roll. Don't buy the precut s**t, yer throwing money away.
3/4 inch flexduit. It's the plastic stuff. Bottom shelf below either the connectors or switches at the Big A.
Obligatory zip ties. Your choice of colors and lengths.
Roll of black tape. Just in case.
8 X 8 junction box, Menards electrical Dept. Pricey but when you jam a 97 dollar battery and all the relays, bus bar and fuse block in there, you want it protected from the elements as much as possible.
4x4 junction box same as above.
3 very colorful toggle switches ( red yellow and blue ). Don't waste your money unless you like that s**t. Get waterproof toggles you'll love yourself when riding in a sudden rainstorm. So will your electronics.
Battery of your choice. Mine is a 12 volt ( did I mention this is a 12 volt system ? ) 10 amp hour li-on lifepo4, whatever. f***er wasn't cheap but under 3 pounds. Weight is important in the junction box. Plus you can mount it in any position. And my dumb ass bought 2 of them.
Tools
Wire cutters/ stripper/ combo tool. Spend more than 7 bucks. You'll be happy you did.
Channel locks
Needle nose
Solder and iron ( optional,. Some would say NOT but I suck at soldering and this ain't a job that you want to learn on )
Bic lighter: remember the shrink tube ? Heat gun otherwise..
Send wife or girlfriend or both off to their mother's for the weekend. Or out with their girlfriends for the day. You don't want to be pestered when you are doing this.
Clean your garage. No kidding. Do it. At least sweep the friggin floor.
Arrange a chair to sit and work, milk crate to keep tools handy. Also your beer, And parts that will be used constantly, it seems like. Assign a space for the beer chiller, preferably close at hand.
As needed, when dealing with the connectors. I pulled the plastic blue non closing, can't crimp down hard enough, starts a melted mess if soldered, off. Channel locks, squeeze the bell end and take your needle nose and GENTLY rotate back and forth while pulling the plastic waste off. You are gonna break em and distort them. But mostly a light touch will provide excellent results. Good luck finding the ones without the plastic crap on them. And don't buy the fully sheathed ones either. Total waste of money IMO.
The above should explain why the heat shrink. Really it does look pretty " manufactured ". Cut a s**tload of them 1 inch long and keep in a container next to your milk crate.
And for those that don't have a " frame " stand. Throw a load tie down over a rafter and the other end around the top tube. Draw snug. The inevitable mini heart attack is easily avoided this way.
Make sure BC is full and proceed to enjoy you afternoon, day or weekend in the original man cave.
Sorry it's long winded, but at least a little entertaining. any questions just ask here.
all of the parts were purchased at AutoZone,. O'Reilly, or Advance,. Your choice if you have one.
Enjoy
