spear Posted January 25, 2012 #1 Posted January 25, 2012 This seems to be the correct forum to post this request. (If not, I apologise - so just respond, okay?) Seriously though folks, I have fitted a Voyager outfit to my 2004 RSV and now need to hook up the additional lights fitted thereto. The Voyager is obviously wired up, with a 7-pin flat plug and I have acquired the matching socket and cable to wire in to the bike. I've been told by other 'Voyagers' that the best place to do so is just aft of the battery. I would assume that would be correct, and I would just use normal 1-into-2 splicing connectors? I'm okay with doing it myself, having dabbled in auto wiring (and house wiring) for many years. The other option is to go to the harness and connectors beneath the tail light - the ones all curled up under the number plate bracket. Any clues, ideas, opinions and/or advice please? Thanks for your collective time. I know it's valuable.
Freebird Posted January 25, 2012 #2 Posted January 25, 2012 Yep, that is the place to do it. Now I'm not crazy about those splicing connectors but a lot of people use them with no problems. I assume that you will use some type of pigtail like a trailer wiring connector so that you can unplug it if and when you want to. I would certainly recommend it.
Condor Posted January 25, 2012 #3 Posted January 25, 2012 RSV & RSTD wiring: Blue = tail/running lights Yellow = Brake lights Brown = Left turn signal Green = Right turn signal Black = Ground connection
darthandy Posted January 25, 2012 #4 Posted January 25, 2012 If you're talking about those (usually) blue connectors with a notched blade in them where you fit the wire into the notch and then close a cover causing the blade to cut through the insulation and make a connection with the bare copper wire inside (Whew, that was long!), I would listen to Freebird and find a better way (Soldering!) to do it. I've used those connectors in the past as have other people I know and they fail quite frequently no matter how careful you are. Those things are just a problem waiting for the worst possible time and place to happen! Andy
Prairiehammer Posted January 25, 2012 #5 Posted January 25, 2012 Instead of the 3M Skotch-Loks try these: http://www.posi-lock.com/
Condor Posted January 25, 2012 #6 Posted January 25, 2012 Instead of the 3M Skotch-Loks try these: http://www.posi-lock.com/ Those are really cool. First time I'd seen them was when Ponch wired up my tach in Cody... Couldn't remember what they were called. Thanks for the link.....
spear Posted January 26, 2012 Author #7 Posted January 26, 2012 Thank you folks. This helps tremendously. Yes Don - it is a trailer wiring connector (7-pin flat) that I'm wanting to install. Hey Condor - what happens to the RED and WHITE? Boy - don't those posi-loks look like the duck's guts? Gonna see if I can source them in Oz. If not, I'll pull some from up your way. BTW - what gauge of wiring is the standard on the RSV? Thanks.
mbrood Posted January 27, 2012 #8 Posted January 27, 2012 With any splice, add a bit of dialectric grease. Pos-i-lok distributor Australia & New Zealand Pro Quip International 14 London Drive, PO Box 852, Bayswater, Victoria, Australia. 3153 Tel: +613 9761 1110 Fax: +613 9761 1565 Contact: Martin Haines E-Mail: martin@proquip.com.au FastBikeGear NZ 24 Spinnaker Dv, Te Atatu Peninsula Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +649 834 6655 Mob: +64 275 985 266 Contact: Liam Venter Website: www.FastBikeGear.co.nz E-Mail: Liam@FastBikeGear.co.nz
wes0778 Posted January 28, 2012 #9 Posted January 28, 2012 Instead of the 3M Skotch-Loks try these: http://www.posi-lock.com/ WOW, I just went to NAPA and bought 4 in line and 2 "Tap" type. $29 and change. Won't be using many of these!!!
spear Posted January 28, 2012 Author #10 Posted January 28, 2012 Hey mbrood. Many thanks for the info on the Aussie distributor. How the hell did you find that? My Gooooooooooooogle search showed up 'nuffin'. Then again, I see you are into electronics - so there's the answer. I'll flick them a quick Email shortly and follup with with a phone call on Mondy. Much obliged my man!
dacheedah Posted January 29, 2012 #11 Posted January 29, 2012 Crutchfield has a package of 6 for 7.99, if you order from posi's web site they have a thirty pack for 34.00. Me thinks you paid a case price for a pack. . .
wes0778 Posted January 29, 2012 #12 Posted January 29, 2012 Crutchfield has a package of 6 for 7.99, if you order from posi's web site they have a thirty pack for 34.00. Me thinks you paid a case price for a pack. . . Yeah, $5.00 each is a little stout! I think the in-lines are going back! I used crimp type butt splices, this afternoon installing my LEDs.
Squidley Posted January 29, 2012 #13 Posted January 29, 2012 Yeah, $5.00 each is a little stout! I think the in-lines are going back! I used crimp type butt splices, this afternoon installing my LEDs. You can get better pricing Walt, but I have used the Posi Locks and they are awesome! I hate using those splices.
spear Posted January 31, 2012 Author #14 Posted January 31, 2012 Just ordered a blister pack of six 22-gauge Posi-tap connectors from the Aussie importers. It reckoned there was nowhere else I could buy apart from there. (They wouldn't tell me the names of any auto-electricians or others in my area who may be buying from them!) Anyway - $17 all up includes $5 freight. Makes them just under $3 each - delivered or $2 a connector. I'm happy.
spear Posted February 12, 2012 Author #15 Posted February 12, 2012 My Posi-tap connectors arrived in the mail mid-week, and today I decided to do the wiring. What a cinch these things are to use. No stripping on the bike harness wiring and no messy soldering. Only had to strip back the wires of the trailer cable and away you go. Did it right at the connector near the battery. Nice and tidy and out of the elements. To use a well-worn Aussie phrase - "Lit up like Luna Park!" Thanks to Condor for the reminder on the colour coding for the RSV, because the only colour that matched cable-for-cable was the green. If I had matched them colour-for-colour I'd be in all sorts of troubles. It's all good. Thanks all for your help.
First_N_Last Posted April 6, 2012 #16 Posted April 6, 2012 To do the job right.... always... always... SOLDER! JohnB
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