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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: WTSDS on April 08, 2011, 01:51:12 AM

Title: 4 pin FI and ignition relays question.
Post by: WTSDS on April 08, 2011, 01:51:12 AM
I was looking for new relays as spares 'coz I often ride alone out in the sticks and have read on DMF about folk being stranded with relay failures.

Damm auto spares counter staff get glazed eyes when I tell 'em I need something for a motorcycle.............. ya knows wot I mean.

Anyways finally found a auto electrician who sold me two generics which were a little taller and wider than the original Siemens items.

Last thing he said as I was leaving - they're 25 amp rather than the more common 15 amp. OK I thought, that's good, bigger must be better.

They fit and are working perfect but now I'm wondering if maybe higher amp relays are not a good thing in my 2000 M900ie Monster ? ?

And should I change the 15 amp fuses in those two circuits to 25 amp ? ?
Title: Re: 4 pin FI and ignition relays question.
Post by: Ddan on April 08, 2011, 03:06:18 AM
I don't know for sure, but I think it's the amperage that the relay is designed to handle, so you're fine.  Don't change the fuses.
Title: Re: 4 pin FI and ignition relays question.
Post by: ducpainter on April 08, 2011, 03:40:09 AM
The amperage rating is the max for the relay.

The fuses are rated to protect the wiring in your bike.

Don't change them.