Wiring-scary. Well, actually, not anymore, with the help of Mercury Customs. Owner Joe Takai and his wife Pam have come up with a central wiring system for custom builds that brings all wiring connections to one mounting point on the bike. One mounting point not only makes getting to your wires less intimidating, but it will also make your bike better-looking for around $150.
Mercury Customs has developed wiring solutions for both the professional and home builder. The design is housed in a streamlined 1x4-inch footprint (circuit board), allowing for easy mounting wherever the builder decides to place it. This kit comes with a mounting plate only 1 inch longer than the board itself. The power-distribution terminal block is labeled, providing power and ground for up to nine electrical functions. In addition, an industry-standard micro starter relay is included, which allows connections to be made with any low-power starter button. The relay can be removed if no electric starter is required.
Joe first ran all the wires...
Joe first ran all the wires to the point on the frame where the board would be mounted. If you're going to take on a rewire, be sure to disconnect the battery before any wiring is done. For this build most of the wires were routed in the frame, so they were all left on the long side until Joe was sure the board was definitely going to be placed on the seat post. Tip: A little extra wire can be hidden by the cover, so leave the wires a bit longer than you need. You never know what will come up later.
The board has the following...
The board has the following components: a starter relay, a 30-amp main power fuse, two 20-amp fuses inline, a four-position junction block for power and ground, and two eight-position junction blocks for power and ground.
The kit also comes with a...
The kit also comes with a wiring diagram and basic installation sheet. These are only suggestions, because Joe knows every builder does things his own way. The board, however, is clearly labeled, so even if you have never wired a bike before, this is an easy-to-follow diagram.