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Old May 27, 2020 | 04:03 PM
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I have a JL amp in my saddlebag and sometimes the rcas I have going to it disconnect. I used JL marine grade rcas and I have a female/female adapter with the male ends going to the radio and the amp, so I can disconnect it when removing the bags. Anyone have any tricks to keep the rcas snug? Or does anyone make one that “clicks” together instead of the typical rca? I used some zip ties to keep them snug for now but wondering if there is a better way

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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:23 PM
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:30 PM
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heat shrink
that kinda defeats the purpose of being able to disconnect it no?
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 05:35 PM
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that kinda defeats the purpose of being able to disconnect it no?
pretty easy to cut the heat shrink off when ya want to remove the bag
 
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Originally Posted by Outkast6991
pretty easy to cut the heat shrink off when ya want to remove the bag
if I heat shrink the RCAs then ill need to cut it (without going through the insulation) scrape it off and redo it everytime I take my bag off. Looking for something simpler than that
 
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Old May 27, 2020 | 06:15 PM
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Tesla tape.
 
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Cut off the rca ends and put Deutsch connectors on.
 
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Tessa tape or some good old electrical tape would work. It’s not that hard to remove tape and reinstall some. Stop removing your bags would also be part of the solution.
 
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Tessa tape or some good old electrical tape would work. It’s not that hard to remove tape and reinstall some. Stop removing your bags would also be part of the solution.
why does it seem like when I ask a question I always have to get some snarky response? Stop removing my bags? Is that helpful? I’ll just leave them on until I get rid of the bike great idea.

Yes I know electrical tape would work, just as good as the zip ties I have currently, and I’m aware of how easy tape is to remove and reinstall. I’m wondering if there is more of a permanent solution like an RCA that clicks into the next plug to stop it from sliding out.
 
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Originally Posted by G'dayM8
why does it seem like when I ask a question I always have to get some snarky response? Stop removing my bags? Is that helpful? I’ll just leave them on until I get rid of the bike great idea.

Yes I know electrical tape would work, just as good as the zip ties I have currently, and I’m aware of how easy tape is to remove and reinstall. I’m wondering if there is more of a permanent solution like an RCA that clicks into the next plug to stop it from sliding out.
it was meant in jest I forgot to add the lol at the end. If you were looking for that type of an rca you should’ve just asked. Everyone here that’s answered have typical responses to try to help you. If you didn’t like our suggestions that’s fine but that’s what most of us are using.
 
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