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Offline NGL_BrSH

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cuts in wiring.. stock and why?
« on: August 07, 2008, 09:14:49 PM »
When I opened up the "can of worms" behind the headlight I noticed that most of the wires have a bunch of little cuts in the insulation exposing the wire.. is this normal and why?


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Offline bryanj

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Re: cuts in wiring.. stock and why?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2008, 09:25:31 PM »
No its not! Scotchlocks?
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Re: cuts in wiring.. stock and why?
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2008, 09:51:35 PM »
Quote from: bryanj on August 07, 2008, 09:25:31 PM
No its not! Scotchlocks?

That's what it looks like to me.  Those things leave fairly distinctive marks on the insulation.  Some Liquid Electric Tape or similar product should fix that up.  Check carefully for broken or frayed wires though.



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Re: cuts in wiring.. stock and why?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2008, 12:54:14 AM »
Yeah someone has done some serious additional wiring with them little connectors, maybe a spotlight or extra riding lights.
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Re: cuts in wiring.. stock and why?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2008, 02:57:44 AM »
I hate those bloody things, they cause more problems than they fix..
Theres no need to check for broken or frayed wires, at least 1/4 if the strands in the wires will be broken / cut.
Scotchlocks should be outlawed!!!!!!!
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Offline Johnie

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Re: cuts in wiring.. stock and why?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2008, 09:47:06 AM »
Agreed...as long as the wires are not cut you should be OK with some liquid electrical tape.  Those Scotchlocks area real pain.
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