PC-8 Fuse Box

Table of Contents

INDEX TO EXTRAS PAGES

PC-8 Install Web Page

PC-8 Install PDF File

PC-8 Fitment Chart

PC-8 Kit Length Measuring

The Power Center 8 (PC-8) – for powering accessories on all motorcycles – also on any other vehicle where you want to power many circuits with individual fusing – avoids multiple wires on battery posts. External replaceable relay. Rugged life long design. 

Size (not including mounting ears): 81mm x 58 mm x 30mm (3 1/4” x 2 1/4” x 1 1/8”) – (l/w/h) Or basically the size of a small pack of smokes.

Specifications and Features:

  • 4 threaded insert nuts provide case mounting and fuse panel installation mounting points
  • comes with an assortment of ATM fuses, one for each output circuit and a few extras
  • 8 hot + outputs (2 unswitched circuits, 6 switched circuits)
  • Switched circuits are turned off when the bike is shut down. An unswitched circuit is always hot - can be used for charging the battery
  • 8 ground outputs - much better to ground your auxiliary circuits here than on a bike’s frame
  • maximum fuse panel capacity 60 Amps (40A/20A - switched/unswitched)
  • maximum circuit capacity 20 Amps (15A continuous)
  • maximum output wire size 12 AWG (3 sqmm)
  • all hardware is stainless steel (except input posts which are tin plated steel)
  • black satin polycarbonate cover makes unit splash-proof yet allows it to breathe and stay cool
  • cover mounting tabs on each end can be broken off or left on, depending on mounting choice
  • simple robust design means no overheating and no problems with vibration
  • I designed this fuse panel with ease of mounting a priority. Therefore there are many mounting options: Dual Lock on back of case, fine threaded screws from back of panel, self tapping screws from inside through PCB inserts to panel, or nuts and screws on the case mounting ears at each end of the case. See further down this page for optional mounting accessory choices. I used 2 machine screws, one each on opposite corners of the mounting tabs for my VStrom installation, straight into the underseat plastic.

PC-8 Fuse Panel Only

PC-8 fuse box only. Comes with fuse pack, ring terminals ( fuse box side ), heat shrink and stainless nuts . External relay is required ( sold separately ). Check Bike Specific pages for complete kits with wiring.

$68.95

PC-8 Jumper

Makes all 8 outputs switched or unswitched. If you use a relay you can make all outputs switched, or you can wire direct to battery for all outputs unswitched. DOES NOT WORK WITH PC-8 RELAY KITS.

Does not include the PC-8 fuse box. This is an accessory for the PC-8.

$6.49

PC-8 and 50A Relay Kits

NEW – Dual fuseholders for 50A total capacity (each holds spare fuse).  NEW -High Tech relay socket and 10 AWG (5 sqmm) ground wire. PowerLink kits include the battery side lead.

Price range: $100.95 through $129.95
Regular Kit length is from battery POS to PC-8, NEG lead is 6” longer. You can order a Kit with POS lead longer or both battery leads the same, see further down this page here. Check your battery post configuration before ordering. Powerlink Connector is installed to keep Kit length the same. The Powerlink Battery Leads can add extra length to the kit by ordering in longer lengths, plan overall kit length needed accordingly.
NEW – all PC-8 Kits can now be ordered to fit our Powerlink Connection. Below is a PC-8 18” Kit with Powerlink hookup.
All PC-8 Kits are now 50A with dual fuseholders as shown)

PC-8 and 50A Relay Kit ‘Shorty’: – Installation Page Here. PDF Install File Here.

PC-8 Shorty Kit

Shortening the kit as much as possible puts everything as close as possible to the battery. This Kit comes with PC-8, fuses, cable ties, and everything else you need for installation.

Battery POS to PC-8 – 8” (20 cm)
Battery NEG to PC-8 – 14” (35 cm)

EXTRA COST OPTIONS

Switching Lead Posi Tap Option

Posi-Tap option for the switching lead on generic kits. 
The PTA1800 for wires size  0.75mm² – 18ga
The PTA2020 for wires size  0.3mm²- 0.5mm² – 22ga-20ga

Price range: $0.00 through $1.00

Protective Diode in Switching Wire Option

Protective Diode Option: A protective diode can be ordered inline on the ignition switched lead, preventing any switching noise effecting the bike. This is recommended for CANBus bikes.

$5.95

Fuse Box Battery Lead Length

Standard on all fuse box kits is NEG (-ve) 6″ longer than the POS (+ve) lead. Using this option you can order with a longer POS (+ve) lead or with both battery leads the same length.

 

Price range: $0.00 through $8.00

PC-8 Wiring Length Adjust Kit

PC-8 Termination Kit: If you have ordered your Kit a bit long because you’re unsure of the exact length needed, these extra parts will allow you to cut the fuse panel leads shorter and install new terminals.

$3.95

PC-8 Mounting Accessories:

You can come up with your own mounting materials and methods but here are some high quality mounting bits to help you mount the PC-8 to your bike.

Dual Lock Super Stong Velcro 2 Pieces

Two pairs of mating 4” (10 cm) Dual Lock strips. Great for many other projects too. This material has 5 times more holding strength than regular Velcro. Strips have excellent adhesive on the back.
$6.95

3M Single Lock Velco Strips

This material has 2 times more holding strength than regular Velcro. Strips have excellent adhesive on the back. Clean surfaces with alcohol first.
$2.59

M4 Stainless Screws and Locking Nuts

These screws and nuts can be used on the mounting tabs of the case. Screws have built in washers, nuts are self locking. Useful for many other projects too!
$2.69

M4 Stainless Screws to mount from back

these screws can mount into the PC-8 threaded inserts from the rear through a panel.
$1.79

Stainless Self-Tapping Screws

These are the same screws included with every PC-8.
$1.46