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« on: May 08, 2012, 01:20:51 PM » |
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These.....   Are they 3.5mm or 4mm? I found this site to order from......unless someone knows of a better source. http://www.vintageconnections.com/index.htmI've ordered brand new wiring harnesses for the two rear fender sections.....but the wiring in the taillight and the taglight section is a mess. I'm wanting to clean it all up before I put the rear on the bike to finish up what has become the fall/winter/spring project.   |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2012, 01:35:14 PM » |
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Why not measure them?
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 01:35:41 PM » |
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BF, I've used Vintage numerous times over the years. Their connectors are the same size as has been used on metrics since the mid-60's. I try to keep a large collection of their bullet connectors of all types as well as various sizes of the plastic multipin units such as our bikes have. I've done extensive electrical work on both my bike and others and those connectors have proven invaluable.  I forget the size in "mm" but believe they're the smaller version. When you try to use something from your local auto parts store those are too large to fit. So, I'm guessing they're 3.5mm. |
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« Last Edit: May 08, 2012, 01:39:40 PM by John Schmidt »
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BF
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« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2012, 01:47:48 PM » |
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Why not measure them?
Old eyes to measure with a ruler for one....and a dead battery in my digital calipers for another. Thanks John......I'm thinkin' they're the 3.5mm too. |
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« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2012, 02:24:18 PM » |
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I ordered the 3.5mm a few months ago. The accessory connector is 3.5mm. The bullet connectors you find in the auto stores are too big.
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« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2012, 03:12:31 PM » |
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Thanks. I put in an order for the 3.5mm. |
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2012, 03:22:03 PM » |
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Thy are 3.5 and I have gotten them at local auto stores a few different times! Just ask for 3.5mm  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2012, 05:43:10 PM » |
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BF, do you have a crimping tool for them? Takes a special one for those connectors.
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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2012, 06:10:00 PM » |
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BF, do you have a crimping tool for them? Takes a special one for those connectors.
Not yet (just a regular heavy duty electricians type crimping too)....but I did order one from them when I place the order for the connectors. I'll see how well the crimper tool works when it gets here....and I don't know if it's needed or not (I'm thinking not), but if all else fails, I can put a dab of solder on the wire/connector if need be. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2012, 07:34:14 PM » |
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Not yet (just a regular heavy duty electricians type crimping too)....but I did order one from them when I place the order for the connectors. I'll see how well the crimper tool works when it gets here....and I don't know if it's needed or not (I'm thinking not), but if all else fails, I can put a dab of solder on the wire/connector if need be.
Late to the party. If its the ratcheting style connector you want to use that versus the electricians type crimper. The ratchet with open barrel die does both the insulation and the wire crimp at the same time. Very easy to use and if done right very professional looking. I've got a similar one and use it a lot, just swap the dies and use it on regular insulated connectors. Just put the insulating boot/cap on before you strip the wire. The oem connectors are 3.5mm as others have stated. |
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« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2012, 11:52:46 AM » |
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Those ratcheting pliers for round pegs is worth it's weight in Gold.
We have a couple of them at the shop and they get used almost everyday.
We used to put a drop of solder on the tip but discontinued that after the wire & tool guy stopped in to try and sell us something else. I was soldering a tip when he walked in, he came over, grabbed my soldering iron and read me a riot act. When he took a breath I asked him if he was a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor. He laughed and then told me I making the juice harder to get to where it was going. Didn't believe that angle but I went along with it. So, no more solder till I get a come back on a connector.
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« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2012, 07:16:34 PM » |
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He laughed and then told me I making the juice harder to get to where it was going. Didn't believe that angle but I went along with it. So, no more solder till I get a come back on a connector.
I was told in electrical class that the electrons travel on the outside of the wire. Surface area. So a multistrand wire can carry more current than a single wire, since there is more surface area. But what I would like to know, is how do you correctly use those crimpers on the different types of connectors? I've got one, and they have 2 sets of heads. I seem to be getting good crimps, but don't know if I'm using the right one or not. |
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