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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Elfmaze on April 28, 2012, 01:44:00 PM

Title: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: Elfmaze on April 28, 2012, 01:44:00 PM

As I was browsing thru the service manual i saw the bike has a front and rear "Accessory" connection in addition to the plug in the front.    But i didn't see much about where to find them or how much amperage they can carry?

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: gPink on April 28, 2012, 01:52:39 PM

Under the seat, under the ECU, in a black boot. 08/09 ten amps, 10 up five amps. As always verify before use.

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: Elfmaze on April 28, 2012, 01:54:22 PM

I was probably looking at an 08 wiring diagram.   But it said they were wired together so i'm guessing the 5amps is for both front and back?

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: KawiMick on April 28, 2012, 02:01:40 PM

Quote from: Elfmaze on April 28, 2012, 01:54:22 PM

I was probably looking at an 08 wiring diagram.   But it said they were wired together so i'm guessing the 5amps is for both front and back?

elf,
 Yes, for 2010 and up it's 5A total for the Acc. circuit. The front leads are just to the left/front of the glove box, hiding in a black vinyl boot, same for the rear leads, in a black vinyl boot under the seat and just to the rear of the ECU.  All the tail/brake LED connections are in that same rear boot.

Mick

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: Conrad on April 30, 2012, 05:35:44 AM

Quote from: Elfmaze on April 28, 2012, 01:44:00 PM

As I was browsing thru the service manual i saw the bike has a front and rear "Accessory" connection in addition to the plug in the front.    But i didn't see much about where to find them or how much amperage they can carry?

These pics should help you find the leads on your bike.

http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/accleads (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/accleads)

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: KawiMick on April 30, 2012, 06:29:11 AM

Quote from: Conrad on April 30, 2012, 05:35:44 AM

These pics should help you find the leads on your bike.
http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/accleads (http://www.pbase.com/fredharmon/accleads)

Excellent Conrad,
  I had forgotten those pics from Fred.

Mick

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: chap on April 30, 2012, 10:11:52 AM

I have a related question: Where is a good place to pickup Switched Power under the seat on a 2010 ABS C14, I am going to have a XM Radio in the trunk, and have it shut off when the bike is noit running. I guess I need about 1.5 Amps? Thanks

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: KawiMick on April 30, 2012, 11:02:17 AM

Use the rear accessory leads mentioned above.  They would work well for an XM receiver.

Mick

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: wendel on May 02, 2012, 08:12:04 AM

Both the front and rear are switched. Switched power was invented for people like me who would forget and leave something on and then wonder in the morning why my battery was dead.

Title: Re: Accessory wires 2011
Post by: chap on May 02, 2012, 10:29:00 AM

Thanks guys. Thats what I needed to know. Yes I like switched power so I dont forget to turn off my radio. Awesome