Yes, I know the difference in wire gauges. The wings on the pins are a bit longer on the 14ga pins than the 18. That's why I asked about not crimping as deep with the crimping tool in the 18ga slot. Guess I'm not being very clear on what I'm asking??? I'm using aftermarket connectors I got at NAPA. They are automotive type.

 

Got a picture?

 

Worth doing with the correct terminals & connectors. Cost a little but looks better and easier for the future if it's all color coded correctly and the correct gauge wire.

 

Back in the day, 1990 FXR I used Radioshack crimper etc, on OEM wiring. Check one out.

 

I have used a small paperclip that I folded that worked pretty well but there is no way I can get a small screwdriver into the connector.

 

I'm talking precision screwdriver - shaft like a finishing nail. Anyway best of luck. I have to put on cheater glasses to see the little pin, but once I know what side (usually the opposite of the roll crimp) push the terminal in - push the clip in - pull the terminal out of the connector. A little easier with the tool but not $30+ dollars easier. I only bought one because I got a good deal and do a bike or two a year.

 

Member showed me this site:
http://www.cycleterminal.com/crimp-tools.html
Some reasonable priced tools. Works for me.

Ride Safe,
Harold

 

Thanks LowriderHarold, just book marked that site.

 

I used this one from amazon. Had a few connections wiring a tach and rewiring the crank position sensor pins. Worked good for my needs using OEM Deutch connectors.

 

I've been looking for one also. Need one that will do MOLEX connectors.