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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:10 PM
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i wish i remembered.

they were cheap as dirt though, like $5 for a pack of 100.

i googled something like "wire tie holders"

Found em Thx!! Seems to have gone up a little though.
http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Cable.../dp/B003ZB2A0E
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by toastman
i've got my wire running along the inside of the swing arm.

i found some trick little tabs that adhere with 2 sided tape to the swing arm to keep it all nice and tight and out of sight.


Those clips are pretty cool. I am definitely going to be picking some up and using them.

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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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i like toastman's methods... will keep it in mind when i swap my side mount plate for one other than my HD one...

are those the sticky-back bases that you run a zip tie through? IT geeks use those... I know...
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by b2inUT
i like toastman's methods... will keep it in mind when i swap my side mount plate for one other than my HD one...

are those the sticky-back bases that you run a zip tie through? IT geeks use those... I know...
yeah i vaguely remember getting them from like an IT/office supply website which is why they were so much cheaper than the $19 from amazon someone else quoted.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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they aren't Panduit brand, are they?
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dhook57
Toastman I am digging those tabs, where'd you find them at?
You can pick this things up at Lowe's Hardware, True Value, Home Depot or just about any other hardware store, they are usually in the same isle as the wire nuts, zip ties and other electrical supplies.

10 pack at Lowes. $1.99
http://m.lowes.com/product?langId=-1&storeId=10702&catalogId=10051&productId=3128405& store=0719&view=detail
 

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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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I believe Panduit and Betts makes them. They are very sturdy. Been doing electrical work all my life and still don't know the proper name for them. We always called them "Stickybacks".
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbie13
still don't know the proper name for them. We always called them "Stickybacks".
"Self Adhesive Cable Tie Mountings" or "Adhesive Backed Mounting Base"

 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by FXD2003Rider
"Self Adhesive Cable Tie Mountings" or "Adhesive Backed Mounting Base"

Now I know why we called them stickybacks!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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I ran my wiring under the swingarm. I loosened up the belt guard a little, tucked the wiring between the guard and the swingarm and then tightened it up. Pops out right at the end of the guard and goes straight up and under the seat. Holds it in place and keeps it out of view. Radio Shack also has those stick-on wire mounts.
 
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