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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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I have a 1991 springer softail and I want to take the pins out of the connectors that mount on the frame does anyone know how the pins come out Thanks
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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They have 2 tiny barbs that poke out of the metal pins that hold them into the plastic block. They have to be compressed to allow the connector to be slipped back thru the plastic block.

You can screw around all day with a pick or ultra tiny screwdriver or you can buy a "pin extractor" tool from some parts stores or Radio Shack. There are several different styles. I prefer the R/S model# 274-223 about 8.00 You can buy the pins at R/S also, male or female but they only come with the plastic block in a kit. Some HD dealers keep them - some don't. And if you replace them, it takes a special crimper to make it a nice crimp and R/S doesn't have the correct tool for that size pin. Parts stores have them and they are about 40.00

Don't have the extractor here for a pic, but here's the pins and correct crimp tool.
 

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Thanks alot for the info that will help alot, I put 12" apes on my bike and I am trying to clean up the wiring
 
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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T150 has it right. Do yourself a favor and try to eliminate as many splices as possible.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Do yourself a favor and buy the pin tool! I too tryed all day to remove them!(no wander i drink) when i replaced my turn signals. I then went and bought a new male plug and put new pins in,you can crimp them with a small pair of needle nose if you"re patient and have a steady hand
 
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