driver headset cord is bad

[maddog2498]

My headset cord is bad, the cord that is on the gas tank. How do you and how hard is it to change or maybe have a new end put on by soldering?? I see that I can get a used one at Pinwall. Any help will be appreciated. thanks , maddog:fingers-crossed-emo

Edited November 1, 2011 by maddog2498

[dacheedah]

New cord, it simply plugs into a box in your fairing.

[bongobobny]

Yah! Hardest part is splitting your fairing! Also, make sure you use some dielectric grease on the connector unless you want to do it a second time...

[dacheedah]

only put the grease on the ring groove, not on the pins as it's non conductive.

[maddog2498]

Thanks for your replies, where do you start at splitting the fairing? Do you have to pull the gas tank?? thanks again, maddog:fingers-crossed-emo

[dacheedah]

You are talking about your 02 correct??

[XV1100SE]

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=494

[maddog2498]

yes 2002 midnight venture. thanks v1100, for you detailed info. I just made a new windshield and put it on. Just a few more steps to get the fairing off. Do I put the di-electric grease on the pins or just on the housing to seal out moisture? thanks all yall for your input. I see cords for sale on Pinwall cycle that I will order. maddog:cool10:

[dacheedah]

You do not want it on the pins because it is non-conductive. Put it on the groove where the rubber overlaps, a small bead all around and it will keep moisture and corrosion out. . .

[dynodon]

About dielectric grease, of course it is non-conductive, because if it wasn't, and it got on the connections, it would short stuff out! It is used in a lot of connections, not just on the gasket as mentioned. Stuff like big connectors and light bulbs, you can coat the connectors, and that is what it is for. Light duty connections though, you might want to stay away from coating them, because the grease might be thick enough to keep them apart, but the grease won't ever short out anything. Something like a big spade lug connection, go ahead and coat it, the connectors will easily get past the grease and the grease will keep them from oxidizing and corroding.

Edited November 3, 2011 by dynodon

[bongobobny]

Yah! I just put a glob on the connector then just seat and reseat it a few times to get the grease in the connector as well to stop corrosion. The pins are made to make contact anyway, the metal just penetrates the grease to make contact. You can use too much though...