In-Line Fuse Holder question

So I bought some In-Line fuse holders off of ebay to replace my fuse block. The wires coming out of either side of these new holders are of a significantly higher gauge than the stock wires that I will be splicing them into. My question is whether this is fine and won't matter as long as the fuses are the correct rating, or do I need to get fuse holders with smaller wires that will match the wires I will be connecting them to?

 

So long as you can get the joints to look neat, it will be fine.

 

It would look better if you installed a proper fuse block instead of hanging 4 inline fuse holders. Chacal has them, also the local NAPA store for less than 20$.

 

+1. It's not like there's any sort of a lack of room there.

 

Maybe fellows, but after looking into all options, I went with in-line blade fuses 4-years ago and don't regret it. They are 100% moisture-proof, with zero corrosion, no current loss and never-fail starting - all benefits I have enjoyed, even at -10C here in the Great White North. Not as pretty but I don't care about pretty when I have to get somewhere.

The only thing you need to do is solder properly as the in-lines are usually aluminum wires and the Yamaha harness is copper. Remember to slip the shrink tubing on before you solder.

 

I am using the four inline fuses, but in a custom made rack. Made by yours truly.

 

i found a nice small case in the shed... drilled pilot holes, ran the inlines out either side... and its a case, so it snaps shut. doesnt look pretty, but my butts the only one who sees it. lol. +1 on the shrink wrap on before you solder.... so true. I got sick of my bike bucking with the loose ignition fuse holder on the stock setup

 

I opted to replace my fuse block with a glass fuse version, just because I thought it would be more like the original. Found a nice 4 fuse version for $3.99 at local auto parts chain. Worked out pretty neat.

 

You can also rebuild the original with clips from Radio Shack if you want to retain the stock fusebox and glass fuses.

 

A technical note: Aluminum wiring is used ONLY for housing and commercial wiring. It is NEVER used on vehicles. It is highly suseptable to vibration fracturing making it dangerous to use on vehicles.
I suspect PSteele is referring to tinned copper wire, which looks silver but is simply copper wire that has been coated with solder. It makes it less flexable but has the added advantage of corrosion resistance and ease of soldering. I use the covered blade fuse holders and recommend them because of their water resistant properties. The block is nice but it isn't resistant to washdown.
You can always use larger wire than required, you just don't ever want to use smaller.

 

I replaced the fuse block from one off of eBay, you can see it in one of my my pics here - http://sandpit.no-ip.com/xj750

 

That's a nicely documented build, looks reet proppa!

 

Thanks Mr X, it will always remind me to keep it clean, oiled and looked after when its done so I dont have to go through it all again lol