connectors

[Redman]

No hi beam. Bulb looked okay and ohm tested okay. No voltage at the head light connector for the hi beam. Traced back to connector between the fairing and bike harness.

Found what looked like a connector pulled out of connector body. BUt on closer inspection can see that the connector is broken, the metal part broken.

Have worked with other types of connectors at work. Need a special tool to release the connector out of the connector body (or the remains of the connector in this case). And would need a replacement connector to crimp onto the wire, then reinsert back into connector body.

I suppose getting the special tool and one connector isnt practical for this.

Maybe repair by using generic crimp on connectors for just this one wire.

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[tkent02]

You might find a generic four pin connector from an electronics shop? Automotive stereo shop? Marine supply place.

 

[TheCafeKid]

No hi beam. Bulb looked okay and ohm tested okay. No voltage at the head light connector for the hi beam. Traced back to connector between the fairing and bike harness.

Found what looked like a connector pulled out of connector body. BUt on closer inspection can see that the connector is broken, the metal part broken.

Have worked with other types of connectors at work. Need a special tool to release the connector out of the connector body (or the remains of the connector in this case). And would need a replacement connector to crimp onto the wire, then reinsert back into connector body.

I suppose getting the special tool and one connector isnt practical for this.

Maybe repair by using generic crimp on connectors for just this one wire.

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Sounds like the path of least resistance to me..

 

[Billy Ricks]

I've gotten the connectors out of the plugs before and replaced them. If that fails Radio Shack has some generic plugs and sockets that will work. In modifying my harness to use GSXR gauges and switches I used some I found at RS.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi Dave,

I've used tweezers, paper clips, thin blades and picks to push back the locking tabs on a lot of connectors to get them out of the housing. Maybe you can figure something out without having to buy a special tool. That was a good catch. Making the connection outside the connector will work too, just not as neat. Good work.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[SqDancerLynn1]

Trim the plastic back & solder the two pieces together. Coat with silicon sealant

 

[Guest]

There are some nice replacements here: http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/FKWH/fkwh.html

 

[Steve]

Yep, the Eastern Beaver connectors are one way to go, but there are other companies, too. Cycle Re-Cycle has a selection, as does Vintage Connections.

Other "quick and dirty" methods include simply removing the mate to that wire from the other connector and using insulated spade connectors to put the two back together. If you feel the need to keep them all in one 4-pin connector, you can use a "flat 4" trailer connector.

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[Redman]

Thanks guys.

Some of those replacement connector bodys and pins look famialiar.
I think I will order some pins (male and female) to have on hand.

But, may repair this by adding (butt splice) a lenght of wire and add crimp on connectors around the exisitng connector body. Am in a hurry to have back together here in a couple days.

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