Ok, did the tour pack detach kit for my ultra and didn't get a chance to shorten the wires that are left on the bike when it's off. I've been rolling them up nice and neat and gingerly placing them under the seat. Well the other day I was washing the bike and noticed that the hard plastic passenger headset receptical had slipped through a hole and conveniently found the rear tire...wore it clean through right where the wires go into the hard rubber part. I was able to salvage the part that goes back to the harness and I really don't use the rear headset after the first time we tried it but it would be nice to be able to repair it for whenever I decide I do want to use it or if I ever sell the bike. Anybody have a spare rear audio wire harness that they're not using? Maybe from a salvaged bike?
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Originally posted by TheBoss View PostWould Radio Shack carry the harness?THE NEGATIVE ONE no better don't click
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This is what is no longer attached...I may be able to get at enough wire to splice it... I think there is slack in the total length
The actual Harley part is 70160-04A and runs $240ish!!!!!($180 shipped at Zanotti's)Last edited by elPrez; 07-27-2010, 09:35 AM.John
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Yea thats what I try first get some heat shrink and a chunk of seven or eight wire cable whatever that is, solder so it wont pull loose, Liquid electric tape maybe to seal better I kinda thought you ground the connection itself
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That is repairable, if you take your time. I have seen worse get repaired, and look good as new. The only area of concern is going to be wear and tear when you get it fixed. Looks like the area that is broke is also the area that gets rubbed when used normally. Like vlade stated, solder the wires and insulate, plus a good heavy heat shrink over the whole area.HERD # 00075
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Nah, normally it sits all clear under the tour pack and shouldn't hit anything.
Vlade, yeah it's all color coded so even a dummy like me can put it back together!
I didn't even think about adding an inch or two of my own wire when repairing, just pictured trying to fit back what I had left. DUH!
Looks like a winter project...John
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trick is makin the reconnects as small an thin as possible so you dont have a big lump there, heat shrink on each individual wire will take up less space than tape but you gotta have enough room to slip the heat shrink on, not get it hot while soldering and then slide it over the joint an shrink it.
Stagger the joints if possible so they aint all in one spot helps with insulation AND helps keepin the overall joint thin.Last edited by vlade; 07-27-2010, 10:04 AM.THE NEGATIVE ONE no better don't click
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Mine you can pull out a short distance, and I believe I have a sleave that it pulss through. Have to look at it when I get home. One of only days I have not rode to work.HERD # 00075
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Originally posted by DevilDogBagger View PostMine you can pull out a short distance, and I believe I have a sleave that it pulss through. Have to look at it when I get home. One of only days I have not rode to work.THE NEGATIVE ONE no better don't click
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These are Judoman's 08 Ultra and you can see that it looks like you should be good if you do what vlade mentioned on the shrink wrap. I would just keep an eye on the spring rubbing on it.
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Yep...right there where the spring attaches is where it wore through. Actually the guy I bought the bike from had removed the spring and it was laying in the tour pakJohn
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Originally posted by elPrez View PostYep...right there where the spring attaches is where it wore through. Actually the guy I bought the bike from had removed the spring and it was laying in the tour pakTHE NEGATIVE ONE no better don't click
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