I need to relocate the front turn signals on my FXDF so that I can install a new bat wing fairing. I bought the relocation kit from HD. The instructions say to crimp the new pins to the wires inside the frame behind the steering head and then install them into the new connectors. I have the factory service manual but apparently there is another manual that has the tool in it. Does anyone know the tool I need and where I can get one? If that is not an option is there enough room on the stock wiring in the frame to cut, solder, and heat shrink the wires to the original connector?

 

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The service manual will tell you what type connector is used at that location.

It is not a Harley Davidson crimper...

It will be available through any electrical dealer that sells that type connector, but when you see how much the tool costs, you will probably dig into your toolbox for the needlenose pliers.

 

I have used those posi-tap connectors before....handy and work well. two years plus and no issues....

 

I have crimped new connectors with needle nose pliers many times. It’s easy and the results work well.

 

I searched and searched for a crimper to do the multi-lock pins knowing there had to be one out there somewhere based on my experience crimping similar smaller pins when working on Whelen light bars. I finally came up with one made by IWISS. The dies are EDM cut and do a very nice looking one step crimp. The crimper is a model number SN-28B. Here is an example of the crimp it does. I purchased it on ebay and paid $19 with free shipping >>>>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/IWISS-Dupont...53.m2749.l2649

 

tools can become expensive especially so if the use is limited. i do agree that the proper crimp tool is needed since the crimp method can destroy the wire for a future issue. as mentioned, the solder method is fool proof and guess what??? can be re-used.

 

For $19 it’s probably worth buying the tool even for one job, good find Phrnzy.

I had good luck making the crimps with needle nose pliers and I’ve got years on my crimps and still working perfectly.

 

I have to admit I do have a bit of a tool fetish and enjoy using the best tool for the job. I also know myself well enough to know that this will not be a one time use, every time I think my bike is just the way I want it something else catches my eye and I need to make more mods, like when I put Custom Dynamics LED turn signal inserts in the rear but was not happy with the visibility of the amber turn signal centers when the outer brake light ring was illuminated. I built a circuit to turn off the DRL and brake LEDs when the turn signal was activated. It really improved the visibility.