The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Bob_Roller on January 27, 2014, 03:02:00 PM

Title: Relays
Post by: Bob_Roller on January 27, 2014, 03:02:00 PM

I installed an aftermarket headlight harness on my Guzzi about 2 months ago from Eastern Beaver, satisfied with the harness well built product, ' plug and play ' type installation, cost was around $60US delivered to my mail box .

I made the comment that I couldn't get relays for a reasonable price, all I could find was relays for $25-30 each .

I checked the local chain type auto parts stores and still could not find anything for a lower price .

Today I was in a Radio Shack store looking for a terminal strip for the tail light / brake light circuits on my Guzzi, I'm adding an LED aux brake light and LED marker light / reflectors in place of the OEM reflectors on the sides in front and back .

Radio Shack didn't have any terminal strips, but I did see that they had relays that would work for a headlight, or aftermarket horn for around $7US, forgot to look at the amp rating on the relay .

I went to Fry's electronics to get a terminal strip and found relays there as well for $7.20 US and a 50 amp rating

I'll make up my own harnesses next time after finding reasonably priced relays .

Title: Re: Relays
Post by: MR.E on January 27, 2014, 03:14:33 PM

$25 for a Relay!

I get Fused 30amp relays for £6 from Halfords.

These guys have all you'll need
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/home/homepage.php

Title: Re: Relays
Post by: montmil on January 27, 2014, 03:39:25 PM

 ::)

Title: Re: Relays
Post by: Bob_Roller on January 27, 2014, 04:00:13 PM

That's why I purchased the premade harness, I'd end up spending more doing it myself !!! ;D

Title: Re: Relays
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on January 28, 2014, 08:08:15 PM

You mean like this, Bob?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3020762

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frsk.imageg.net%2Fgraphics%2Fproduct_images%2FpRS1C-4505486w345.jpg&hash=b8e5c9565d8f5886bd5d35421d346b72ab34d2dc)

That is what was on my R65 for many years with my Fiamms - all of which has been transplanted to my CBR250:

(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Ftomfarr%2Fimage%2F146936545%2Fmedium.jpg&hash=bfc48d648013a1338e5ff24a26dc17011e1a1a4b)

Title: Re: Relays
Post by: Bob_Roller on January 28, 2014, 08:40:19 PM

Those are the ones, made with pride in China !!!!!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Relays
Post by: Ed Miller on January 29, 2014, 03:00:23 PM

Has a wiring diagram of a relay installation been posted already?  I'm not sure I would know what to do if I didin't have a kit.

Edit:  ah, I found something:

http://www.bmwr65.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1357688200

Thanks Cuz!