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Old May 30, 2023 | 06:40 PM
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I’m getting ready to add some fog lights and need to add on the connectors to match the wiring on my bike (JAE connectors). Which crimp tool works the best for these pins? I see several on Amazon and eBay, just curious which one works the best and doesn’t cost as much as my Deutsch crimper!
 
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Old May 30, 2023 | 07:27 PM
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Deleted.... I misunderstood your question. You already have the deutsch tool and need something else.
 

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Why not just change the connector on the bike to a Deutsch type ?
 
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Old May 30, 2023 | 07:48 PM
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good crimpers are expensive

for Jae MX 1900 series connectors, I used--
Engineer PA 20 1.6 mm die for the conductor crimp
Sargent Die "B" for the insulation crimp (requires an O shape rather than an M shape for proper crimp)

for Tyco amp multilock 070
crimp with Engineer PA-21 2.2 and 2.5 mm dies

if you are over 50, get a magnifying glass with a stand, you will need it
a little teflon lube on crimper jaws helps

here's a picture of this stuff


 
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Old May 30, 2023 | 08:08 PM
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https://sargenttoolsonline.com/produ...gn=sag_organic

the Sargent tool doesn't have any markings on it but I think this is it.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 05:32 PM
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This helped me tremendously! What crimpers do you use for the Molex connectors found on the handlebar wiring and various other parts of the late models? Thx!

Originally Posted by coop creek
good crimpers are expensive

for Jae MX 1900 series connectors, I used--
Engineer PA 20 1.6 mm die for the conductor crimp
Sargent Die "B" for the insulation crimp (requires an O shape rather than an M shape for proper crimp)

for Tyco amp multilock 070
crimp with Engineer PA-21 2.2 and 2.5 mm dies

if you are over 50, get a magnifying glass with a stand, you will need it
a little teflon lube on crimper jaws helps

here's a picture of this stuff

 
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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 07:26 PM
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Sorry Matt, I have no experience with the Molex connectors. if someone here doesn't help you out, you can try the asking the guy who owns this business--

https://cycleterminal.com/
 
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 10:51 AM
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thanks, just reached out to Joe!

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Sorry Matt, I have no experience with the Molex connectors. if someone here doesn't help you out, you can try the asking the guy who owns this business--

https://cycleterminal.com/
 
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I use Engineer crimping tool. I have this one - https://www.engineertools-jp.com/pad111213

I think the dies have a better definition than the other Engineer crimpers that I also have.
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
I use Engineer crimping tool. I have this one - https://www.engineertools-jp.com/pad111213

I think the dies have a better definition than the other Engineer crimpers that I also have.
That's a pretty nice tool .. .$$ ??
 
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