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Hi Guys
Has anyone shortened or lengthened the position of the transformer on the power supply for the xt
I want to do a clean install on my new bike and have it under the seat
but it will mean cutting the lead in front of it and joining in a length of cable.

The section between the voltage converter and the mount is a coaxial cable which I would avoid splicing. Personally, I find this type of wire difficult to splice neatly and extending it would require two splices. I would suggest extending the battery end of the wire if you need longer wires, letting the converter box hide under the tank or body panels.

lkraus wrote: Fri Sep 26, 2025 12:54 am The section between the voltage converter and the mount is a coaxial cable which I would avoid splicing. Personally, I find this type of wire difficult to splice neatly and extending it would require two splices. I would suggest extending the battery end of the wire if you need longer wires, letting the converter box hide under the tank or body panels.

OK Thanks Ikraus.
I didnt realise this .
you just saved me a load of hassle.

It can be done but it's a bit of a faff.

raesewell wrote: Fri Sep 26, 2025 4:45 pm It can be done but it's a bit of a faff.

Yes sounds like it I'll think of a plan "B"

Depending on what your other 12-volt needs are, this might be the excuse you need to invest in an accessory fuse box. My previous bike, a BMW F800 ST, produced so much "noise" in its electrical system that it was important to avoid ground loops and to keep wiring away from the big noise sources (computer, shunt regulator, etc.). So running one wire from each of the battery terminals to the fuse panel, then individual wires to accessories, was a great solution.

Here is an example of what I used. There are also panels that have built-in relays for switched power.

https://www.advmotorrad.com/centech-ap- ... fuse-panel

-dan

danham wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:54 pm Depending on what your other 12-volt needs are, this might be the excuse you need to invest in an accessory fuse box.

Indeed. This is the one I have.

I have one of those also, it has been on several bikes with me.