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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by cardboard, Jan 20, 2010.

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  1. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Ya still use the Old 5 1/4 floppies n yer computer too huh ?:D
    cardboard, Jan 21, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    and your point is??????????????:rolleyes:
    chucktx, Jan 22, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    You know my Grandmother tole me when i was a little trike.
    Son the world is constantly changin . And to learn about life you have to learn to change with society.
    there will be new things that come out. don't be scared of them learn how to use them and go on with life or you will be left behind.
    Learnin is a good thing.
    And trying to catch up just ain't no fun.:banghead:
    cardboard, Jan 22, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Went by Auto Zone this mornin and got the part I was talkin about to splice in on the cigarette lighter wires.
    Its a T-Tap. Its the tap and a female plug to plug in on the t-tap. Auto Zones site shows the tap but not the female plug that comes with it.
    Part # 85468.
    They work out really great.

    AutoZone.com | Electrical Wire Connector
    cardboard, Jan 22, 2010
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  6. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Should work just get a good solid crimp.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 22, 2010
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  7. chucktx

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    i didnt know you were looking for them....i have a trash can full of them....they are junk,,will corrode up in less than a month,,,,promise....come on down and i will solder/heat shrink it for you.....i guess ya stopped learnin early on in life??????:)
    chucktx, Jan 22, 2010
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  8. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    When you put them together use liquid tape on them, Guess what, no corrision.
    cardboard, Jan 22, 2010
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  9. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I agree with you Chuck I don't use any of those type of crimps. They will work for a while but solder and heat shrink is way better.
    I had a friend who owns a auto repair shop give me a stick of a new heat shrink that he got. When you heat it and it shrinks it emits a glue substance that seals the ends so moisture and air don't get in. That is what I used on the wifes trike when I re-did the wiring through the bars.

    The heat demons that I put on her bike, the kit comes with a type of crimp where you stick the wire ends in then push the top down. Basically same principle as the old blue wire splice. I soldered all of the wires instead. Better connections in my opinion.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 22, 2010
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    Solder @ shrinktube is the best way by far and only takes a little extra time,looks professional. Why spend hundreds of $ on trinkets only to wire it onto a 5 cent connector.:gah:
    ultra200922, Jan 22, 2010
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  11. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    4 connectors were 3.00.
    Been on the bike so far trouble free for 3 yrs.
    And I didn't want to splice wires to do the job.:D
    cardboard, Jan 22, 2010
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  12. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    still livin in the stone age????? come on man, high priced trinkets aint the way to go....kinda like me an my 5 1/4's...........:D
    chucktx, Jan 22, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    A man has to live in his comfort Zone.
    And he should know that.:cool:

    No matter how much he gits ragged.:gah:
    cardboard, Jan 22, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    Lmfao!!!!!!!!!:D
    chucktx, Jan 22, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    check with your o'lady to see if ya can go eat tomorrow nite..........
    chucktx, Jan 22, 2010
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    dam......you got to check with da better half to inquire about dinner Cardboard?....lol...lol...lol...The 660 was ordered when by the dealer when I bought the new geezer, Dealer said it came with a y connector that plugs in to the wireing harness... you have to turn on your acc.switch when you want the unit on.No splice,no junk clips and no heat shrinks!!:D And i like the fairing mount more than the handle bar mount....its out of the way from view of the **** pit instruments and appears like its supposed to be there.

    Its early yet...but maybe the better half might come ask to go to dinner ...lol...what ya think Chuck?:rolleyes:
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    Hdtractor1, Jan 23, 2010
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Man I bought a Zumo 550 several years ago.
    HD didn't carry them then as the Road Tech, there was no 660 out.
    It didn't have the clips you are talkin about.
    cardboard, Jan 23, 2010
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    I have a old Gramin C330 in the Suburban, and it tells you where to turn, just like the OL, only thing is, it doesnt add other not so nice words at the end. I think it will stay in the Suburban and not on the bike. I wouldnt be able to hear it tell me where to go anyway, with the Big Shots playing there music. I dont need the distraction of looking at something on the handle bars.
    SteveRace, Jan 23, 2010
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    I don't care if I get lost - means I'm goin somewhere new!!:roflmao::roflmao:
    BluePearl, Jan 23, 2010
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    LMAO I'am with B pearl , I'am going some where :roflmao:
    cowboy, Jan 23, 2010
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  21. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I like it and I agree with you and B-Pearl. Never needed one before why start now.
    FLHTbiker, Jan 23, 2010
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