Topic: Connector Plugs

[seaweb11]

Can the pins be removed from these somehow?

[TwoTired]

Yes, each terminal has a barb that prevents extraction.  Depress the barb on the side of the terminal and it will slide right out.

If you need a picture, I can probably make one in time.

Cheers,

[75750SS]

If you bugger it up too bad, you can buy new ones from: http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/connectors.html

[jtb]

Check your electronic supply house for an extractor tool.

[333]

Using a small paperclip, push it in from the plug end(not the wire end).  You can almost see the slot in the pic you posted.  This will depress the barb that holds it in.  If you get replacements, you'll need the (not too)special crimp tool.  It crimps in a way that rolls the tangs over to stick into the wire.  You'll see it when you get the old one out.

Get them tires yet?

[Raul CB750K1]

I have removed many of them, both male and female. In many cases the tang will break when you bend it back into place. And even when you clean them thoroughfully, in many cases the socket plastic is old and will break easily.

Bottom line: for the price of new connectors and sockets -about 2 bucks for a set of male-female socket and plug and 4 male and 4 female connectors- it takes less time to cut the old wires and solder new ones, using new sockets. Sorry I don't trust much in crimping; in my opinion a good soldering gives much better electrical connection and much stronger mechanical union, though I press the connector tangs over the cable for the sake of it. I could tell you the method I use not to put a wire in the wrong place, but I'm sure you can devise your own one that very probably will be the same than mine.... 

[seaweb11]

Thanks guys, But I won't be needing that fix any more. TT sorted it out for poor color blind me. I don't need to muck with the plug after all!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.sohc4.us/forums/index.php?topic=22449.30

Thanks again TT