Waterproof Connectors

**JerryHawk250** · 06-29-2019, 01:24 PM

Well I got a chance to change out the connectors this morning to waterproof connectors. Just about every one had some form of corrosion. These make a nice clean job. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DZCG29P..._k95fDb8HATSYP

Megadan · 06-29-2019, 01:57 PM

This has been on my "eventually" mods list for a while now. Those connectors and most of the ones behind the headlight are my primary targets.

**JerryHawk250** · 06-29-2019, 02:12 PM

I changed all the connectors in that area including the other two you see in the picture. The one behind the headlight all look like new. I'll end up changing those another day when I install the round LED headlight in the fall.

Wild Dog · 06-29-2019, 09:29 PM

That's something i would like to do on mine and for 10 bucks, is quite tempting.

wedooit · 06-30-2019, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the link and input Jerry! I will order a kit. I use a snappy crimper, daily, mostly all our terminals are 14 and 16 gauge, my snappy crimper might be made by knipex. Will that work or do you recommend the one in your picture? thanks!

here is the link to the snappy I use
https://store.snapon.com/Crimpers-Pl...--P885609.aspx

I also buy from this company for ease of delivery...has more pieces...
https://www.imperialsupplies.com/fly...alog/O41/156-1

NzBrakelathes · 06-30-2019, 06:19 PM

Just be sure the terminals can handle the current etc
IMO waterproof refit is a bit ott and I just have it all so I can repair stock and modify the original etc
Each to their own

**JerryHawk250** · 06-30-2019, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wedooit

Thanks for the link and input Jerry! I will order a kit. I use a snappy crimper, daily, mostly all our terminals are 14 and 16 gauge, my snappy crimper might be made by knipex. Will that work or do you recommend the one in your picture? thanks!

here is the link to the snappy I use
https://store.snapon.com/Crimpers-Pl...--P885609.aspx

I also buy from this company for ease of delivery...has more pieces...
https://www.imperialsupplies.com/fly...alog/O41/156-1

these are the ones I have. I'm posting from my phone so can't make out what the crimper you have. IWISS Weather Pack Crimper Tools... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KFLY43...p_mob_ap_share

**JerryHawk250** · 06-30-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

Just be sure the terminals can handle the current etc
IMO waterproof refit is a bit ott and I just have it all so I can repair stock and modify the original etc
Each to their own

It's a must where I ride off road. They will get immersed in salt water and sand. The connectors I replace where corroded and full of fine sand.

NzBrakelathes · 06-30-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

It's a must where I ride off road. The will get emerged in salt water and sand. The connectors I replace where corroded and full of fine sand.

Very fair call! Salt kills

Weldangrind · 07-03-2019, 11:04 AM

Jerry, perhaps you'd consider adding this link to your signature, making it easier for others to find in the future.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-03-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Jerry, perhaps you'd consider adding this link to your signature, making it easier for others to find in the future.

I would but I'm at the limits of the amount of text I can put in my sig.

**JerryHawk250** · 07-03-2019, 08:35 PM

Here's my latest video showing those connector install plus a few other updates.

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JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,553	I changed all the connectors in that area including the other two you see in the picture. The one behind the headlight all look like new. I'll end up changing those another day when I install the round LED headlight in the fall. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel Last edited by JerryHawk250; 07-01-2019 at 10:10 AM.
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06-30-2019, 11:37 AM	#5
wedooit Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 794	Thanks for the link and input Jerry! I will order a kit. I use a snappy crimper, daily, mostly all our terminals are 14 and 16 gauge, my snappy crimper might be made by knipex. Will that work or do you recommend the one in your picture? thanks! here is the link to the snappy I use https://store.snapon.com/Crimpers-Pl...--P885609.aspx I also buy from this company for ease of delivery...has more pieces... https://www.imperialsupplies.com/fly...alog/O41/156-1 __________________ A family that works together, plays together, shoots and trains together, and sleds together, stays together. Second amendment! SkiDoo sleds, NOW 2 TTR225, and a BMS250. A couple of quotes (we are not farmers) "I don't get off the farm much" "Am too old school" I call the china bikes "the china syndrome".
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07-03-2019, 08:35 PM	#12
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,553	Here's my latest video showing those connector install plus a few other updates. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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06-29-2019, 09:29 PM	#4
Wild Dog Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Argentina Posts: 756	That's something i would like to do on mine and for 10 bucks, is quite tempting.
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06-30-2019, 06:19 PM	#6
NzBrakelathes Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hell Posts: 2,408	Just be sure the terminals can handle the current etc IMO waterproof refit is a bit ott and I just have it all so I can repair stock and modify the original etc Each to their own
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