Need help with fuse block mounting location

[XSFazz]

Hey guys,

So my '78 Special has the PAMCO ignition, and the PO had it wired up pretty... interestingly to say the least. It's just a big mess of wires and inline fuses -- not to my standards by any means. So I bought a 6-way fuse block on amazon and I was hoping I would be able to mount it somewhere under the seat. I can't find a good location to mount it and was wondering if you guys could give me ideas as I'm sure somebody as done this. Or if you could recommend a smaller fuse box maybe or something.

Here's a few pics:

Jumbled mess of wires / inline fuses:

The block:

Maybe can mount it this way and just mount it to the battery with strong double sided mounting tape? But then it would be a pain to change the battery out, I suppose I could always just move the block out of the way if I need to do that. What do you guys think? Wanted to get some opinions before I start.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

There's a lot of threads in here with the term 'fuse block'. Maybe this one will give you some ideas:

http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8939

 

[XSFazz]

Thanks man!

So I relocated the reserve lighting unit to underneath the side cover. Mounted to an existing hole and need to just make a small easy bracket to reach the other hole.

Here's a couple of pics. I still need to loom up and tuck the wires and also bolt the fusebox down, it's just held down with double sided mounting tape for now. But I fired up the bike and it works! So much cleaner now!!

Before:

After:

 

[XSFazz]

whoops double post.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Very tidy. Well done!

Reminds me of my 'before coffee' and 'after coffee' selfie...

 

[XSFazz]

Thanks man! There's a couple of other wires I need to shorten (ones toward the bottom left of the battery) which go to a plug. So I will take care of that tonight and properly tuck that plug in as well, to be even cleaner. Then I am going to drill 2 holes and mount the fuse block properly as I don't like just having it there with mounting squares.

Yeah whoever did the wiring last time probably had a little too much coffee.. it was a complete mess as you can see. I feel much better now.

Oh you'll also notice I snapped my tank bolt tightening it

Now to drill that out and find a new tank bolt...

 

[Jpwhit1]

Looks great! I'm kinda sorta doing the same with my 79'. A few wires look fried, I'm going to chase them back. They might have just got hot. Definately will be following your lead with your fuse block. Thanks... Here's my mess...

 

[XSLeo]

The "mess" you had is an often applied fix for the crappy stock fuse block. It may not be tidy but is an easy fix for bad fuses.
Leo