Replacement fuse box

I have searched here, but not really found an answer to what I have been thinking of doing.  The wiring on my KZP isn't that bad, not like some I have read about, fortunately.  However, I do not like glass fuses and would prefer to swap the fuse box out for a blade style fuse box.  I can do some electrical work.  I've added a supplemental fuse block to my RZR side by side and replaced the glass fuses on my Gen 1 KLR.  However, that was a plug and play affair.  Aside from purchasing a fuse block, how involved is it to replace the fuse box?  Thank you.

If you have a wiring diagram, test meter and a fuse-box that will physically fit then it should be quite straightforward

Complexity of install will depend on how you mount the fuse block. If you need longer wires to get to your mounting point it can be a bit more involved to replace or splice wires.

I also prefer to use blade style fuses and I have used this type of fuse block. I usually get the 6 gang so i have extra circuits available for accessories and typically I will install a circuit with a relay for power straight to the coils.

www.summitracing.com/parts/hla-h84960091

Here's one I did ages ago (Amazon special, $7):

 

Do one wire at a time and take your time - you should be fine

Thank you fellas.  I guess the question is, is all I have to do, as far as wiring goes, is just lengthen the wires, if that is needed?  And, yes, I have a Clymer manual a Power Probe, but no fuse box yet.

what're the chances that there's an oem blade fuse box that can be installed. it's something I've wondered about. some of the fuse boxes are actually a junction box which I assume have some electronic circuitry. but the blade fuse box on an early zg1000 concours just looks like a plain fuse box. would need a wiring diagram and manual to figure out some of them. a couple of others: ZR550 and early ZX600.

1990 CBR1000F fuse box >>  www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcyc...1000f-a/wire-harness >> 5 10A, 3 20A.
edit: doesn't appear to have a cover. fuse box is possibly tucked behind some cowling.

I wanted to close out this thread thinking that maybe it will help some else.  Over the weekend, I went ahead and did the replacement.  The best part is always buying a couple of new tools, .  I purchased an 8 circuit fuse block.  I have three extra/open circuits I can use.

I have to say I was a little concerned about doing this, but it was really easy!  I took plenty of before pictures, which to me is the key.  I still have to mount the fuse block and I think I am going to unpin the connectors in the black plug, so that I can extend the wires.  There's not a lot of play to move the fuse block around.  Here are the photos.  Oh, and a review too.  I purchased a Wirefy crimping tool.  I don't have another tool to compare it to, but it's works really well!!  I bought the one that comes with four sets of jaws to do several different styles of connectors.   wirefyshop.com/collections/wire-crimping...mping-tool-set-5-pcs

Thanks, rickysnicker. You've given a little more confidence to those of us who are "electronically challenged"

rickysnicker wrote:

I wanted to close out this thread thinking that maybe it will help some else.  Over the weekend, I went ahead and did the replacement.  The best part is always buying a couple of new tools, .  I purchased an 8 circuit fuse block.  I have three extra/open circuits I can use.

Hey, that fuse block looks familiar And any time is a good time for more tools

I picked up one of these recently for another project: 



The plan is to make some simple connections for a minibike in a KZ400 frame: headlight, taillight, horn, and maybe a USB charger

I am definitely NOT an electrics guy.  So, If I can do it sf4t7, I am positive you can.  Nerdy, I have used one of those types as well.  I made up a supplement fuse block on my RZR.