Accessory Wiring Overview

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"You installed a USB charger, and now your headlight flickers. Something's off."

Planning Your Accessories

Adding accessories to your bike requires planning — power source, fuse, switch, relay (if needed). Improper wiring can overload circuits or create feedback issues.

Every accessory draws current. Without proper protection, you risk overloading your bike's electrical system, causing flickering lights, blown fuses, or even electrical fires.

Accessory Wiring Diagram

🎙️ Listen to Explanation

In this lesson, you'll learn:

  • Basic principles of accessory wiring
  • The importance of fuses in accessory circuits
  • How to plan your accessory installation
  • Common mistakes to avoid when adding accessories

🧩 Accessory Circuit Simulation

Toggle the fuse and switch to see how they affect the accessory circuit.

Battery
Fuse
Switch
Accessory
Fuse:INSTALLED
Switch:OFF
Circuit Status:INACTIVE

Circuit is off. Toggle the switch to power the accessory.

Always use an appropriately rated fuse for each accessory. The fuse should be rated slightly above the accessory's maximum current draw.

❓ Quiz

What should you always add when wiring accessories?