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[Mark M]

Don't bother with Homebase or other DIY stores, not specialist enough! Try Vehicle Wiring Products, lots of stuff there that you may need when repairing wiring. They do a good mail order service, I have used them for quite a few bits and bobs as well as proper crimp tools and connectors. Recommended.

REgards, Mark

[ed.lazda]

Another recommendation for Vehicle Wiring Products.


The wiring to the rear light and indicators is a common source of trouble. The back tyre can rub and wear away the insulation, and it can chafe where it comes through the hole in the mudguard. My approach was to renew any worn bits and encase the rest in corrugated plastic conduit (also available from VWP), then attach to the inside of the mudguard with stick-on zip ties. And make sure the hole has a rubber grommet.

[Alan R]

Hi Guys--------- with regards to that rear light assy.}----- Run a separate earth lead direct to the battery...It's not that far away or difficult to do but takes this particular problem out of the diagnostic equation....PS}--- I use the usual crimp-type connectors ( the modern Japanese ones make a neat, fully-encased job ) and then a small drop of solder to ensure electrical continuity..Low-temperature solder paint is ideal for this.......Finally a short spray of WD 40 or similar to kill-off any remaining flux..

[Alan R]

My apologies for the late inclusion of this photo but have only just seen that link you posted !!--------------------------------------------Yes, that's the indicator unit that's circled in red....It'll be mounted in a rubber housing to reduce vibration damage.......and talking of which I'd get that Powerbox mounted onto a vibration-proof set-up as well........It contains vaious electronic items that are sensitive to heat and / or vibration.............On my last Bullet I used 5mm rubber wiring grommets partly compressed by a bolt with flat washers and a nyloc nut...........Simple, cheap and works a treat !!

[Geraintosaurus]

Well...



I replaced all the wiring and connections in the back - and boy did they need replacing - lots of worn through insulation etc. I've found out how useless Halfords electrical connectors are though - without soldering, the wire or rubber casing tends to prefer to pull out/off of the connector rather than separating properly when you pull on them. Anyway, turns out the actual problem was a rusty earth connection to the rear mudguard - I applied lots of white vinegar, wire wool and finally copper grease and it seems to be running fine, electrically at least, now. I think part of the problem is how much the mudguard vibrates when the bike's running - it's like a dog wagging its tail!



Thanks for the recommendations - ed.lazda I encased the wiring in the thick rubber hose that the 12-core that papasmurf recommended came in. No getting through that. And I've been repeating your comment 'there is such a thing as a reliable bullet' like a mantra! And thanks Mark - I've been relying on pliers and some tools I don't know what to call for crimping, half the time they just cut the connector in half! Will be investing in a soldering iron. Alan I will get on that with the powerbox!



It turns out the backfiring issue I've been having is separate. I've made a new post about it, if there's any more wisdom you have I'd be most grateful!!

[Geraintosaurus]

Also I'd like to know how you got that picture to show up in the thread Alan...

[Adrian]

Picture Posting



1. Use a photo hosting website such as imgbb.com to get your picture on-line.



2. Once it's up there look for the Embed Codes, there should be little list of them.



3. Find the set called Full Image (linked).



4. Find the code marked HTML.



5. Highlight the HTML code and copy and paste it into your message. The BBCode DOES NOT WORK ON THIS FORUM. (Works fine on other forums, though).



6. For paragraph breaks you need to type this after each block of text and after each photo. It's tedious but you can't really moan with the forum being provided for free.







7. Hope your message gets posted intact!



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