Work has commenced on the FXR. Making good progress - got the wheels and brake disks swapped, and am in the process of changing the bars for a more ergonomic setup.
One of the things I need to do (because of the shape of the new bars and handlebar controls) is to run the wiring inside the bars. First step is disconnect all of the bar-loom electrical connections in the headlamp shell, and thread everything up through the bars to the switchgear location.
A quick look inside the headlamp where all the connections are made threw up this:
Hard to see, but clearly somebody's been in there before, and there is a rag-tag mix of taped joins and spade connectors. Doesn't really look that busy from this side - but there's a lot more in terms of wiring and connections in there than is evident at first sight. Becomes a little clearer when you look round the back of the headlamp shell. There's a lot going on, and not a whole amount of extra wire length, or space to work with either:
The switch gear must have been changed at some stage, as none of the connections are original, and virtually ever wire mates with a different coloured one in the main loom. There are two sets of 7 wires coming in on each side. I need to disconnect the left and right sub-looms going back to the switch gear, run everything through the bars, and then reconnect.
So basically what I'm wondering is this.
- When I tackle the switch wiring, should I switch to all new spade connectors, bullet connectors, or go instead with straight wire to wire twisted (or soldered) with heat-shrink - so all those connections at least are common, and new ?
- And if I get to that point - should I stop at the switch-wiring, or go whole hog and try to address all of the other joints while I'm in there ?
Any thoughts or advice much appreciated.
Alan
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