Proper place to power an AFR Gauge

[Newby2sleds]

I'm putting an Innovate AFR Gauge on my '12 Pro. I have read many threads on here about taking power from different places on the Pro. I understand the problems with "taking" power. I haven't found a definitive answer as to where is the best place to get power from.

Innovate says you need 3 Amps for heating the sensor. I DON'T want to take it from the DC plug by the clutch cover.

Has anyone come up with the best place to do this?

Is it good to get a bridge rectifier and hook it up the the AC plug by the post?

Mountainhorse......It would be great if you could chime in here or anyone who has done this.

Thanks!

 

[CDK]

Newby,

You may have already done this, but I highly recommend reading the "DC Power on a Pro thread below:

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=323154

There really is no perfect answer to this question. If your '12 has electric start, run your power straight from the battery and use a relay triggered by the DC accessory wire under the hood. If you don't have a battery, guys have had success using an E-start harness and pulling DC power there. Others have just hooked directly to the DC acc wire and powered a gauge.....this is not recommended for the reasons I'm sure you know.

If you're willing to splice wires, running a bridge rectifier off the AC side will give you plenty of DC power, but it requires a little more electrical know how.

Good luck!

 

[machinest660]

I have my AFR hooked up the power plug by the head light. I know lots of others that have theres hooked up to that power source as well. None of us have had any issues yet.

 

[Newby2sleds]

I have my AFR hooked up the power plug by the head light. I know lots of others that have theres hooked up to that power source as well. None of us have had any issues yet.

Manchiest660... Did you guys change the 2 amp fuse by the clutch cover to a larger one or have you blown the fuse before

Thanks,

 

[machinest660]

We never changed any fuses. They are all working great so far. I did lots of reading on this topic as well but thought I would try it. So far works great and would do it again.