Tried out my new MotoPump Air-Shot earlier today and it is a great little unit. Front tire (deflated on purpose) was just about a 15 second blast of the Air-Shot and when I was airing my rear tire (also deflated on purpose) up for around 35 seconds the 12V aux port fuse blew. Rather than using another 3 AMP fuse can I simply put in a 15 or 20 AMP fuse instead?
12V port fuse upgrade
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EricV
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You can, and some have, but it's not recommended because the wiring is sized for that 3 amp fuse, not for a 15 or 20 amp fuse and there is a real possibility that you will start melting wiring before the larger fuse blows.
Many, including myself, simply install a SAE pigtail, with an inline fuse, direct to the battery. Battery Tender, PowerLet, Warm & Safe all sell these for pretty cheap. I changed my pump's plug to the SAE, (NAPA auto parts store carries these in pairs), for simplicity. I also carry a SAE to Cig port adapter for other items, which is another method to ensure you can power the pump.
Many, including myself, simply install a SAE pigtail, with an inline fuse, direct to the battery. Battery Tender, PowerLet, Warm & Safe all sell these for pretty cheap. I changed my pump's plug to the SAE, (NAPA auto parts store carries these in pairs), for simplicity. I also carry a SAE to Cig port adapter for other items, which is another method to ensure you can power the pump.
Got it, I am actually awaiting a NOCO X-Connect to SAE adapter wire for my fused NOCO X-Connect battery tender lead attached directly to my batt..
It was just the little kid in me that had to go ahead and try out the Air-Shot.
Kyle_E
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The wire on the 12v port on in the dash is tiny. Off the top of my head its probably 18 gauge. That's not rated for more than 5 or so amps.
Are the S10's mini blade fuses specific to Yamaha or can you get them anywhere?
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The fuse will hold up well as you are turning the wire into a fuse which may or may not blow.
Clawdog60
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Yes SAE (fused) pigtail direct to battery.
EricV
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No harm, no foul. Different pump, stubborn flat, longer pump run time to deal with it and who knows? Some pumps draw a lot more amps than others, even though they have the same size footprint. I just looked at a pump yesterday that was tiny, would pump to 250 psi, but drew 20 amps! I think my Slime pump draws ~10.I ant saying it’s right. I am saying it has worked for me for years, on 3 bikes (2 of them Harley’s) and a quarter of a million miles. Sometimes Laziness Pays off, Sometimes it creates more work.