VFR800 turn signal connector

[bob prohaska]

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

[Mark Olson]

Post by bob prohaska
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.

[bob prohaska]

Post by Mark Olson

Post by bob prohaska
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

Post by Mark Olson
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.