As of today I have used that ground screw under the seat and on the back of the gas tank. I have the ground wires from my PCV, AT, brake module, Stebel and heated grips all going to that point. I am thinking about running a wire from the battery (-) to that common ground. (that way all mods are grounded to the battery) Is that a good idea, or, what's a better idea?
petegtsv10
Yep, get a grounding block and get rid of all the chassis grounds. There are some very good weatherproof ones on the market.
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Your frame is already tied to the battery (-). If it wasn't, you'd have no electricity flowing.
But a single point ground as you've done is a good thing. It prevents unexpected current loops in the system. It won't hurt to run an extra wire, but it's a bit like pissing in the ocean.
But a single point ground as you've done is a good thing. It prevents unexpected current loops in the system. It won't hurt to run an extra wire, but it's a bit like pissing in the ocean.
Once you get more than 2 accessories it's best to install a fuse block to eliminate the clutter and insure a solid connection for your farkles. There's lots of 'em available-one with a relay is even better.
Since you've already got some ground wires in one location under the seat, for on-going reliability I'd use Electrical Connection's ground block: http://www.electricalconnection.com/power-distribution/02207.htm . I used this on my Burgman (as well as a fuse panel). (Incidentally, the link for the enlarged pic on that page is wrong; it should be http://www.electricalconnection.com/images/02207.jpg .)
If you want to move your grounds near the battery, you could also use Powerlet's Termin-8: https://www.powerlet.com/product/termin8-easier-than-fuseblock/409 . I use one on my XCT.
Both of those are high-quality products -- you get what you pay for.
I've also added relay-triggered fuse panels to my Burgman and my Valkyrie. These provide a little more flexibility and a few more connections. However, if your electrical farkling work is essentially done on the bike, I'd just go with the fuse block, above.
If you want to move your grounds near the battery, you could also use Powerlet's Termin-8: https://www.powerlet.com/product/termin8-easier-than-fuseblock/409 . I use one on my XCT.
Both of those are high-quality products -- you get what you pay for.
I've also added relay-triggered fuse panels to my Burgman and my Valkyrie. These provide a little more flexibility and a few more connections. However, if your electrical farkling work is essentially done on the bike, I'd just go with the fuse block, above.
This is what I use to hook up all my accessories that require power:
www.fuzeblocks.com
Worked like a charm on my old bike and the same with my current XCT
www.fuzeblocks.com
Worked like a charm on my old bike and the same with my current XCT
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