Circuit Breaker Bracket Question

[heath49036]

I have a 3 circuit breaker bracket that is supposed to mount to either the oil tank bracket or fender. Does anyone have a detailed picture of this they can post?

[Pomike]

What bike? What year? As far as I know, on the '65, it was up to the to the dealer. I put mine an the battery tray. Mike

[RUBONE]

The three breaker mount is riveted to the rear fender just below the cross bar behind the oil tank.
Robbie

[heath49036]

Circuit Breaker Bracket

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[heath49036]

Battery box & Rear Fender

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[RUBONE]

Since that breaker mount is designed for use on a late swingarm frame and you are attempting to install it on a rigid the location is totally up to you. There is no "proper" place for it to be so anything goes. Perhaps build some spacer mounts for the coil and mount it between the coil and frame. Whatever you do you will have to fabricate something.
Robbie

[heath49036]

I like the idea you suggested as far as mounting it behind the coil. The only problem is the bolt holes on the coil and frame line up at 6 inches. The circuit breaker bracket bolt holes are only 5 inches. The other thing that comes to mind is should the fuses in the bracket be cover with something? I didn't know if water, dirt, weather in general would be a issue. Thanks for putting up with the noob questions.

[john HD]

you could mount it inside a stock teardrop tool box.

john

[RUBONE]

The other thing that comes to mind is should the fuses in the bracket be cover with something? I didn't know if water, dirt, weather in general would be a issue.

Factory circuit breakers are in the open air.

[VPH-D]

If we're dealing with a 58 engine in a 48 frame, one breaker is plenty.
VPH-D

[john HD]

If we're dealing with a 58 engine in a 48 frame, one breaker is plenty.
VPH-D

i agree, i have been running my pan for years with a 30 amp mini fuse in the battery positive lead. it has it's own little rubber caspule with a cover, with the asphalt loom pulled up on either side you can hardly see it under the seat!

i never have had to touch it.

john

[VPH-D]

I agree on the mini fuse idea, they barely show. One advantage to the breaker is that it will reset after it cools, giving you a chance to find the problem.
VPH-D

[chuck 56 pan]

I mounted the circuit breakers stud to the battery post, then the hot wire to the other stud. there is just enough room for it there. depending on the make of the battery, you may need to space the battery up a 1/2" or so.

[heath49036]

I was under the assumption that I needed a 30 amp for the main, 15 amp for the lights and a 15 amp for the Ignition. Does anyone have a pics to share in this application? Thank you.

[john HD]

nope,

considering the bikes did not come from the factory with a fuse, one 30amp mini works fine.

i believe this is because a stock harness from the 40's 50's and first half of the 60's was made of mostly 12 and 10 gauge wire. the stock battery did not produce enough current long enough to burn anything.

just my opinion.

john