| Author | Message | ||
     01x1buell |
 i just noticed this broken ground while pulling apart bike,, sorry about the crappy pic it was better until i resized it any suggestions | ||
| Ltbuell |
..what i've done in the past is to clip the wires,from the eyelet,as close as possible.Get another eyelet(with same size bolt hole)that will accommodate the number of wires to attach to it.Twist the stripped bare wires together and slip some shrink tube over them and far enough back from the bare ends.Crimp the wires to the eyelet and solder them to the eyelet.After the soldered area has cooled,slip the shrink tube over that area(covering the eyelet area and the wire insulation so no bare wiring and the soldering area is exposed).Heat the shrink tube so it will form a tight seal around the wires that you soldered and the eyelet(want to prevent any moisture from getting into there and makes for a tight,secure and electrical gremlin proof attachment).This is a much better setup than the factory way.Time tested and proven(had to have done it many a times on vehicles and some motorcycles).Comes with being a manager/tech for over 30+ yrs.Also make sure your surface on the frame is clean and clear of crude and a good solid "metal" contact.LT | ||
| 01x1buell |
thank you i was thinking of doing something like that but wanted to double check and see if there was any better way again thank you. | ||
| Buellistic |
While we are talking wires ... Anybody ever think about tye wrapping the wiring so it is not doing the wiggle test while riding ... Did it on my 1997 S3T when "i" got it and have never had a wiring problem in 110K plus as of the last ride ... | ||
| 01x1buell |
i love tye wrapping things , i am planning on doing that to the wires when i re assemble the bike,, this is the first time since i bought it that i am taking her apart this far. so i am finding all sorts of little goodies that need some minor attention. | ||
| Ratbuell |
If you don't want to cut the eyelet off the wires and shorten the wires, get an eyelet for larger gauge wires, and simply crimp it on top of the existing eyelet base. RadioCrack...er, Shack, usually has eyelets in size assortment packages. Also, get a proper crimp tool. You can smash them shut with a pair of pliers...but they last much longer if you do it right. And any time I crimp...I follow with solder, then heat shrink. I know this case wasn't "wire pulling out of crimp"...but if you back up with solder, you'll never have that issue. It also reduces the chance of moisture causing corrosion issues. Like...eliminates the chance. | ||
| Buellistic |
RatBUELL: "RIGHT ON !!! |
