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Oddities: Exposed Fuses

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While I was give the R18B a quick rub down with some liquid detailer, I noticed some exposed fuses:

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I got curious and removed the cover:

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So I called the dealership and the dealer said it was normal.

Is it just me?I See these fuses out exposed to the elements just surprises me. There should be at least a dust cover no? I wonder how long it will be till these fuses, specially in the upward position causes issues...
 
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I had the same question when I came across those fuses. It just seems insane on such a well engineered bike to leave them exposed like that.
 
I covered that area behind the side-cover with a black mesh, when I installed the J&H exhaust system; which, includes a servo control module which I installed in that vacant compartment. The black mesh basically will keep dust and rain spray from contaminating that area behind the side-covers. I think the material is a landscaping mat material.

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Scott Semone said:
I covered that area behind the side-cover with a black mesh, when I installed the J&H exhaust system; which, includes a servo control module which I installed in that vacant compartment. The black mesh basically will keep dust and rain spray from contaminating that area behind the side-covers. I think the material is a landscaping mat material.

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Interesting concept, my only concern is drainage. With the material there where else, is all the water going to go.

I only worry about these thing because I've run into wiring issues in the past. Shorted out my aux lights and cellphone charger in a mean thunderstorm.

If it rains I usually pull over and throw my rain gear on and keep it moving. Side thought, my rain gear will probably take up a lot of this small side bag lol

It'll have to be hurricane type winds and rain for me to stop riding that day.
 
RyBread said:
While I was give the R18B a quick rub down with some liquid detailer, I noticed some exposed fuses:

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I got curious and removed the cover:

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So I called the dealership and the dealer said it was normal.

Is it just me?I See these fuses out exposed to the elements just surprises me. There should be at least a dust cover no? I wonder how long it will be till these fuses, specially in the upward position causes issues...
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Hi, where are the other 2 fuses located? The ones you see in the picture are:
- the red 50Amp main fuse F3
- the blue 15Amp fuse F4 (OA connector 1 and 2)
the other fuses shoul be F1 10Amp and F2 7.5Amp but where are these...
 
sjeuf12 said:
Hi, where are the other 2 fuses located? The ones you see in the picture are:
- the red 50Amp main fuse F3
- the blue 15Amp fuse F4 (OA connector 1 and 2)
the other fuses shoul be F1 10Amp and F2 7.5Amp but where are these...
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For which model?

The Model B has additional fuses that are covered and an additional fuse under the seat in an enclosed fuse holder.
 
I agree, when I first took a look at those exposed fuses I said to myself WTF.
It’s only a matter of time before corrosion sets in.
 
Star-Lord said:
For which model?

The Model B has additional fuses that are covered and an additional fuse under the seat in an enclosed fuse holder.
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Hi,
I have a Classic......
but..
I already found an instruction about this (in dutch sorry about that)

br
have fun and drive safely
 

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sjeuf12 said:
Hi,
I have a Classic......
but..
I already found an instruction about this (in dutch sorry about that)

br
have fun and drive safely
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btw... when comparing the two pictures, the numbering is off between the two of them.... main fuse does not have a F.. number... (now don't read that wrong ;-) )
 
sjeuf12 said:
Hi,
I have a Classic......
but..
I already found an instruction about this (in dutch sorry about that)

br
have fun and drive safely
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another comment / remark ....
the reverse drive is NOT fused... not even after the recall action.... and not even a fuse (except for maybe F1, you hope) in the control circuit...

way to go BMW
 
Deleted member 1618 used the bedding fabric that you lay down in the garden, in order to prevent weeds from growing. I typically remove it once a year, as part of my annual clean-up and shake it out; it keep heavy rain and such from the cable harness and such.

Also, I use No Ox as in "No Oxidation" grease on the fuse spades and the exposed test point on the top of the fuse; this will also prevent Oxidation or corrosion.

In addition, I also coat the big electrical connectors on the battery terminals with NO OX, and a dialetric grease around the perimeter of the Reverse Module and the exposed electrical connectors.

All of these items are good to check at least once a year and clean them up if looking corroded; I use a plastic toothbrush, you don't want to use a metal brush unless you remove the Ground lead on the battery's [Negative ( - )] terminal.

Deleted member 1618 is a jerk BTW...
 
Noelpolar said:
It sorta is... as far as current draw etc goes.....
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Hi Petrus...
I doubt that a bit.... if you look at the config, there is a massive gear reduction involved; hence reducing primary power in favor of torque.... my gues this a 150W motor and it then could/should be fused with 25 or so amps.... But before concluding this is final, I should, if possible, take some measurements on power connsumption and / or amperage drawn when active
 

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