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Connectors

Joe Nardy

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We all know these bikes tend to have electrical problems. Thus, roadside electrical repairs are somewhat common. In some cases you might have to cut wires or might ruin a connector. Since they're very small and light, I carry several different connectors in my tool pouch, Male and female spade connectors, bullet connectors, wire nuts, etc. This has probably been suggested before but I thought I'd throw it out as a reminder.

Thanks,
Joe

P.S. Throw a foot or two of medium gauge wire in there while you're at it.
 
Good tip Joe. If you like riding a naked bike and have problems finding areas to store this stuff you can do two or three folds in a piece of wire, duct tape a few connectors to it and stuff it inside your handle bar. Lots of room for several feet of wire and a few connectors. Just remember it's there if you need it.
 
Sandy said:
Good tip Joe. If you like riding a naked bike and have problems finding areas to store this stuff you can do two or three folds in a piece of wire, duct tape a few connectors to it and stuff it inside your handle bar. Lots of room for several feet of wire and a few connectors. Just remember it's there if you need it.
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Great idea, Sandy!
 
Back in the day, handlebar space was reserved for something entirely different . :-\" O:)
 
jimcor said:
Back in the day, handlebar space was reserved for something entirely different . :-\" O:)
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Back in the day? Does handlebar space no longer work for this purpose? :wink:
 
Speaking of connectors. Does anyone know where to get some good 9 pin water tight units? Actually, 4, 6, 9 would be nice.
 
jimcor said:
Back in the day, handlebar space was reserved for something entirely different . :-\" O:)
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LOL.... thanks for the memory jog! :) :)

ghwrenchit
 
jimcor said:
Back in the day, handlebar space was reserved for something entirely different . :-\" O:)
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Someone always beats me to the good stuff ;)
 
jimcor said:
Back in the day, handlebar space was reserved for something entirely different . :-\" O:)
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How in the heck did you manage to fit a fifth of whiskey in there?:shock: :-D
 
steely said:
How in the heck did you manage to fit a fifth of whiskey in there?:shock: :-D
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While not on a bike, I have a friend that had a '77 Trans Am and converted the whindshield washer tank to hold his Jack Daniels. Ran the hose through the firewall into the car and when he got his Sonic coke, he hit the wash button to ad his Jack.
 
As far as dealing with wiring issues, probably the best thing to do with a 25 year old or so bike is to replace the old , crusty wiring harness with a new one. That one move will save you a lot of time and frustration that can be better spent on making your ride handle better or go faster, not to mention keeping breakdowns down to a minimum. It's not cheap but it will eliminate chasing down hidden shorts in the harness. A nice thick 12ga chunk of wire grounding the battery via a clean connector helps a lot too.
 
RJ said:
As far as dealing with wiring issues, probably the best thing to do with a 25 year old or so bike is to replace the old , crusty wiring harness with a new one. That one move will save you a lot of time and frustration that can be better spent on making your ride handle better or go faster, not to mention keeping breakdowns down to a minimum. It's not cheap but it will eliminate chasing down hidden shorts in the harness. A nice thick 12ga chunk of wire grounding the battery via a clean connector helps a lot too.
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Where would you get one?
 
Another handy hint is to photocopy the wiring diagram, but shrink it to either half or third size. Go over it with texta to do the colours, then have it laminated and leave it under your seat. Keeps it weather proof and it's there if you need it.
Also, electrical faults seem to come at night when it's harder to work on. I have a small Mag Lite which I wrapped some electrical tape around near the end. It makes it easy to hold in your mouth, leaving both hands free.
 
I got a wiring harness for my '82 1100E from Bikebandit. They may not have one for all models but I'm sure they can cover most. Cost me $180, worth every penny.
 
hungryman said:
Speaking of connectors. Does anyone know where to get some good 9 pin water tight units? Actually, 4, 6, 9 would be nice.
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Besides ordering it, you could try a local marine shop for watertight connectors in various styles.

Regards,
 
Be sure to smear some dielectric grease on those connectors too.

If you want to be as anal retentive about your connections as me, you can also solder the connectors on.

I also wired in an ATC fuse as I feel they are much more reliable.
 
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