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Offline Bob_Roller

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Relays
« 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 .
« Last Edit: January 27, 2014, 03:07:33 PM by Bob_Roller »
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

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Re: Relays
« Reply #1 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




Offline montmil

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Re: Relays
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2014, 03:39:25 PM »
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Relays
« Reply #3 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
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Offline Rob Valdez 79 R65

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Re: Relays
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2014, 08:08:15 PM »
You mean like this, Bob?

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



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


Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Relays
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2014, 08:40:19 PM »
Those are the ones, made with pride in China !!!!!! ;D ;D
'81 R65
'82 R65 LS
'84 R65 LS
'87 Moto Guzzi V65 Lario
'02 R1150R
Riding all year long since 1993 .
I'll give up my R65, when they pry my cold dead hands from the handlebars !!!!!

Offline Ed Miller

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Re: Relays
« Reply #6 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!
« Last Edit: January 29, 2014, 03:05:55 PM by Ed_Miller »
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