One of the wires on the right rear turn signal of my
98 VFR800 broke off at the crimp. Does anybody know
where to find a replacement connector/pins, or at least
how to de-pin the original connector so I can splice
something on? Ronayers.com fiche indicates no OEM parts.

I'll hack something together if I must, but would rather
at least try to preserve the original setup.

Thanks for reading,

bob prohaska

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bob prohaska <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:

One of the wires on the right rear turn signal of my
98 VFR800 broke off at the crimp. Does anybody know
where to find a replacement connector/pins, or at least
how to de-pin the original connector so I can splice
something on? Ronayers.com fiche indicates no OEM parts.

I'll hack something together if I must, but would rather
at least try to preserve the original setup.

Eastern Beaver is one source of replacement OEM connectors I've seen
mentioned on Reddit. Never used them myself.

https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/connectors.html

Googling for > motorcycle electrical connectors < suggests this place,
again, never used them.

http://www.cycleterminal.com/motorcycle-connectors.html

If no suitable OEM connector or replacement pin can be found I would
have no shame in clipping off the original connectors and crimping on
a quality sealed replacement connectors on both sides of the junction.

Usually a bright light, a magnifying loupe, and the Mk I eyeball will
provide clues as to how to remove pins from connectors. Most often
I find it's either you need to slide a sleeve over a pin, or there's
a plastic retaining prong in the housing that needs to be pulled back.

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Mark Olson <olsonm@tiny.invalid> wrote:

bob prohaska <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:

One of the wires on the right rear turn signal of my
98 VFR800 broke off at the crimp. Does anybody know
where to find a replacement connector/pins, or at least
how to de-pin the original connector so I can splice
something on? Ronayers.com fiche indicates no OEM parts.

I'll hack something together if I must, but would rather
at least try to preserve the original setup.

Eastern Beaver is one source of replacement OEM connectors I've seen mentioned on Reddit. Never used them myself.

I seem to remember them from the days of reg/rec problems. Never used
them either and since forgot. Alas, no obvious match for what I have.
All their connectors look much more modern.

The path of least resistance appears to be pigtails with individual
miniature female spade receptacles. If I end up breaking the pins on
the socket at least the sockets are still available. That helps a lot,
since the socket is what has to fit the reflector.

Thanks for writing!

bob prohaska

https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/connectors.html

Googling for > motorcycle electrical connectors < suggests this place,
again, never used them.

http://www.cycleterminal.com/motorcycle-connectors.html

If no suitable OEM connector or replacement pin can be found I would
have no shame in clipping off the original connectors and crimping on
a quality sealed replacement connectors on both sides of the junction.

Usually a bright light, a magnifying loupe, and the Mk I eyeball will
provide clues as to how to remove pins from connectors. Most often
I find it's either you need to slide a sleeve over a pin, or there's
a plastic retaining prong in the housing that needs to be pulled back.

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