Electrical Problems - Again - Page 2

Badbob · 07-13-2007, 05:49 AM

35 AMPS was a guess, looking at the schematic I see its more like 20 AMPS. At least that what the circuit is fused for. In any case a loose contact with this kind of current with burn sooner or later.

Badbob · 07-13-2007, 05:52 AM

Lots of connectors here but I don't see an exact replacement.

http://www.cyclewareables.com/pages/ele ... ectors.htm

Badbob · 07-13-2007, 06:00 AM

Just in case I didn't make my self clear.

I'm looking for an exact replacement. If I can't find an exact replacement I want to replace it with something similar and possibly of better quality and/or higher current rating.

Failing the first two I'll pull these pins out of the connector and use an insulated bullet connector.

In no case do I want something that can't be disconnected without tools.

Badbob · 07-13-2007, 06:14 AM

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I'm not a big fan of dielectric grease in this type of application (high current).

Your right. It will melt and run out if it gets hot. Actually a thin coating is all you need. Thin enough you cant see it will do a good job of keeping water and corrosion away. This will run very little if any.

Sarris · 07-15-2007, 10:49 AM

Bob;
Get a replacement plastic connectior from a junk yard. The metal pins come out when you push a sharp object into the holder to release the catch. See if they got bikes at your local "U-pull". Mine does.

The burn is from a short or most probably a poor connection from corrosion. Dielectric grease IS your friend.

Good luck. Electrical problems are a bitch.

Badbob · 07-22-2007, 11:49 AM

I have removed the pins and bypassed the connector and used 3M Nylon Insulated spade connectors that I coated with dielectric grease. I also plugged the holes in the original and the new connectors with silicon rubber (RTV).

I'm planning to replace it with one of these Weather Pack Connectors:

As far as I can tell there is no exact replacement available.

xt477 · 07-22-2007, 02:05 PM

Do you have the crimper for the weather proof connector? We use these for the siren connections in 07 cruisers. Not sure if a molex crimper will work but can find out.

Badbob · 07-22-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xt477

Do you have the crimper for the weather proof connector? We use these for the siren connections in 07 cruisers. Not sure if a molex crimper will work but can find out.

No, I don't have the crimper. I will probably buy a kit that has one provided I can locate one that doesn't require a bank loan.

07-13-2007, 05:49 AM	#11
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	35 AMPS was a guess, looking at the schematic I see its more like 20 AMPS. At least that what the circuit is fused for. In any case a loose contact with this kind of current with burn sooner or later. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-13-2007, 05:52 AM	#12
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Lots of connectors here but I don't see an exact replacement. http://www.cyclewareables.com/pages/ele ... ectors.htm __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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07-13-2007, 06:00 AM	#13
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Just in case I didn't make my self clear. I'm looking for an exact replacement. If I can't find an exact replacement I want to replace it with something similar and possibly of better quality and/or higher current rating. Failing the first two I'll pull these pins out of the connector and use an insulated bullet connector. In no case do I want something that can't be disconnected without tools. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2007, 10:49 AM	#15
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Burned Connectror Bob; Get a replacement plastic connectior from a junk yard. The metal pins come out when you push a sharp object into the holder to release the catch. See if they got bikes at your local "U-pull". Mine does. The burn is from a short or most probably a poor connection from corrosion. Dielectric grease IS your friend. Good luck. Electrical problems are a bitch. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2007, 11:49 AM	#16
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	I have removed the pins and bypassed the connector and used 3M Nylon Insulated spade connectors that I coated with dielectric grease. I also plugged the holes in the original and the new connectors with silicon rubber (RTV). I'm planning to replace it with one of these Weather Pack Connectors: As far as I can tell there is no exact replacement available. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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07-22-2007, 02:05 PM	#17
xt477 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 41	Do you have the crimper for the weather proof connector? We use these for the siren connections in 07 cruisers. Not sure if a molex crimper will work but can find out.
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