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Please recommend a good heat shrink self-solder connector


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I think this is my third post in three years. I work a lot and, although my main bike has been (and still is) a Kawasaki Ninja 1000, I still have my old Honda. Anyhow, I know this has been a common problem on 6th gen VFRs so hopefully somebody can give me a quick and easy answer to my question.

 

After cutting off the connectors, I plan on using heat shrink self-solder connectors to connect the wires. The yellow wires you see appear to be 12-14 gauge while the black ones appear to be a thicker 10-12 gauge (you can't see the black ones in this pic but they're on the opposite side of the yellow ones, i.e. going into the other connector).

 

Can somebody please recommend the right (and high quality) connectors I can buy at Lowe's or Home Depot? Thank you.

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I have no idea what those connectors are and just use traditional ones. Did you fix the elextrical components to keep it from melting again? 

 

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1 hour ago, bmart said:

I have no idea what those connectors are and just use traditional ones. Did you fix the elextrical components to keep it from melting again?

 

It's usually the plug connector itself that is the culprit.  They get dirty / corroded, the resistance goes up, and therefore the heat does too and it starts deteriorating.  Then it's a viscous cycle until the plug completely melts.

 

Just get a variety pack of solder seal connectors.  They are handy to have if you're not a good solderer, and better than a plain crimp butt connector.

 

The best is a true soldered connection on the three yellow wires.

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Calling on all owners to check their plugs tomorrow and post up!  :laugh:

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7 minutes ago, Captain 80s said:

The 1992 VFR I just bought was about to go into full meltdown. 

:worthlesswithoutpics:

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16 minutes ago, Dutchy said:

:worthlesswithoutpics:

 

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50K miles.  Works Performance shock.  Hondaline Center Stand.  Tank is spotless.  All of the trim pieces present except for sidestand cowl (of course).  One of my next projects.

 

$500 with Title.

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To the OP......check CycleTerminal for connectors and electric gear.

 

To your title, um, for a charging circuit...Can't recommend anything...

 

If you need wire, I use marine grade wire, source Del City.

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Yes, best to upgrade specs on your wiring and not re-do Honda's mistakes by using uncoated bare brass connectors.

 

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I got 100-pack of coated connectors and have been slowly going around entire bike replacing old brass ones before they had chance to corrode and cause me problems.

 

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Pre-tinned silicone-insulated wiring is also good idea. Do these repairs just once (best as can be done) so you won't ever have to repeat job again.

https://www.digikey.com/catalog/en/partgroup/stranded-hook-up-wire-silicone-insulation/40773?col=manufacturer-part-number

https://www.robotmarketplace.com/products/0-wsd1471.html

https://www.westmarine.com/primary-wire

 

Some good sources for connectors:

https://cycleterminal.com
https://www.corsa-technic.com
https://www.automotiveconnectors.com...terminals.html
https://www.easternbeaver.com
https://motorcycleconnectors.com

 

 

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All good on the VF

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Heat dissipation clearly not on Honda's tech considerration. The RR lives inside, behind the engine...

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Top tip? Add a voltmeter to give you a heads up when things go south (or north).

LCD, LED or analogue will do

 

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(ignition on, engine not running)

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I'm moving away from soldering wires in an automotive application.  I used to crimp, solder and shrink, but the soldering part is apparently usually not done in any kind of competition environment these days.  Recently, as part of my somewhat-impending 3UZ swap project, I've been reading a lot about the state of the art of performance automotive wiring.  This will blow your mind: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html

 

Ciao,

 

JZH

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1 hour ago, JZH said:

This will blow your mind: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/wiring_ecu.html

 

Yes, it almost did! Funny to say, my dad was a tool maker, but he told me about sealing electrical connections with with special polymers 25 years or so ago. Great website!

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