can I see pics of splicing into taillight wires

custombusa · 03-25-2017, 11:16 AM

Anyone got a couple pics of the best way to splice into the taillight wires for a switched accesory. I'm trying to do a clean install was going to use scotchlock connectors but I don't really like those for a good connection. Thanks for any info.

recumbentbob · 03-25-2017, 11:35 AM

https://www.google.com/search?q=twis...OejDfq1Q9XLiM:

VulcanE · 03-25-2017, 11:58 AM

No pictures, but the Posi-Locks would be a good second choice, my first choice would be to solder and use heat shrink tubing.

**ringadingh** · 03-25-2017, 03:21 PM

Posi Loks are ok and do work but splicing a 1/2" of insulation and soldering like Cliff says is the best permanent solution. Posi Loks can fail after a period of time.

DragonLady58 · 03-26-2017, 01:31 AM

What RAD said! What I normally do is cut the wire then adding a short pigtail, I solder it, sealing it with a nice long piece of heatshrink tubing. On the pigtail, I put weatherproof plug, so you can make a good solid weatherproof connection.
Doesn't take any longer to do a quality, professional job than it does to replace a corroded scotchloc later down the road. That pigtail will last as long as the origional harness will.
Suck it up and Ride!

rolfe · 03-26-2017, 09:54 AM

Check out www.easternbeaver.com

1. Just click on his MAIN PAGE
2. Connectors -- scroll to Bullet Connectors etc... and or whatever you may need.

I've ordered from him and recommend 100% + incredible fast shipping.

custombusa · 03-26-2017, 12:23 PM

Perfect thanks everybody for the quick response. Helped alot

**Kawalski Rider** · 03-26-2017, 12:37 PM

I like what DragonLady said. Nice sanitary approach to the problem...
I've also used a small pigtail that I've made up for locations where you need to splice/add a connection to a bullet style connector. The connectors are readily available at O'Reily http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...0215/C0189.oap

Splice 2 piece's of wire to the new male connector, leave yourself about 6" of wire and splice a female connector on the end of each wire. Install it in the harness and wire tie everything down nice and clean. It makes as waterproof and vibration free connection as the stock one.

Good luck with your project.

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custombusa Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: ida, michigan Posts: 23	can I see pics of splicing into taillight wires Anyone got a couple pics of the best way to splice into the taillight wires for a switched accesory. I'm trying to do a clean install was going to use scotchlock connectors but I don't really like those for a good connection. Thanks for any info. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-25-2017, 11:58 AM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	No pictures, but the Posi-Locks would be a good second choice, my first choice would be to solder and use heat shrink tubing. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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03-25-2017, 03:21 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Posi Loks are ok and do work but splicing a 1/2" of insulation and soldering like Cliff says is the best permanent solution. Posi Loks can fail after a period of time. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-26-2017, 01:31 AM	#5
DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,367	What RAD said! What I normally do is cut the wire then adding a short pigtail, I solder it, sealing it with a nice long piece of heatshrink tubing. On the pigtail, I put weatherproof plug, so you can make a good solid weatherproof connection. Doesn't take any longer to do a quality, professional job than it does to replace a corroded scotchloc later down the road. That pigtail will last as long as the origional harness will. Suck it up and Ride! __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-26-2017, 09:54 AM	#6
rolfe Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Travis, Texas Posts: 518	Check out www.easternbeaver.com 1. Just click on his MAIN PAGE 2. Connectors -- scroll to Bullet Connectors etc... and or whatever you may need. I've ordered from him and recommend 100% + incredible fast shipping.
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03-26-2017, 12:23 PM	#7
custombusa Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: ida, michigan Posts: 23	Perfect thanks everybody for the quick response. Helped alot
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03-26-2017, 12:37 PM	#8
Kawalski Rider Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 305	I like what DragonLady said. Nice sanitary approach to the problem... I've also used a small pigtail that I've made up for locations where you need to splice/add a connection to a bullet style connector. The connectors are readily available at O'Reily http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...0215/C0189.oap Splice 2 piece's of wire to the new male connector, leave yourself about 6" of wire and splice a female connector on the end of each wire. Install it in the harness and wire tie everything down nice and clean. It makes as waterproof and vibration free connection as the stock one. Good luck with your project. __________________ Cheers, David Baughan aka: Kawalski Rider VBA #03514 2002 Vulcan VN1500L Nomad fi Pearl Burnish Beige/Pearl Luster Beige
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