For doing a bar swap, can you cut and solder Can Bus wiring just like the older non Can Bus? I've heard that changing the resistance of the wire could be an issue?


Thanks

 

While I have not actually done so, I would bet that this is fine. Just be sure to keep the extension wires twisted together like the factory wires are. I used plug in extensions on the canbus wiring when I did my bars and had no problems. Solder connections will be much lower resistance than the contact resistance of the connectors in the plug in extensions.

 

Thanks, could you tell me what you mean by "keep the extension wires twisted together"?


I've done 3 bar swaps on the 13' and older bikes, but will be helping a friend with a 2016 this weekend.


Just never dealt with can Bus wiring before.

 

All of the signals that travel on the canbus run on a pair of wires. It is important that these two wires be twisted together, as opposed to just running next to each other. When you cut and add length to those wires, the additional length must also be twisted. Like this...

 

Thanks again, this is a real learning experience


Found this also.
https://sites.google.com/site/markgu...ed-pair-wiring

 

I know this is an old thread but I'm curious if you ended up soldering the throttle wires and how it turned out.

 

I actually ended up buying pre made wiring harnesses from Namz that were longer so I didn't have to cut and solder. Didn't want to take a chance.