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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Okay might be getting new bars (yet again). For my current internal wires I did the old cut, solder, heat shrink method. It was not until after that I learned that you can simply disconnect by moving the tank back. Now I know I will have enough wiring but here is my question. If I pull all the connectors out can I get those wires with the connectors through the handles bars. That would make my life much easier!!!!!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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i just used an extension kit on my bars. didnt have to run the connectors through the bars, just to reach the deutsch plug. unless the hole in the bars is pretty damn big, i think itd be a pain in the *** to cram em all through
 
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I hear you. I really don't mind cutting in again. I am just trying to do it as easy as possible.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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That really depends on if the point where you soldered the extensions will fit through the bars. Most people stagger their splices so they will fit through.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Most people stagger their splices so they will fit through.
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It depends but I think it would be a p.i.t.a to pull them through now unless you did a perfect job on those connections. I think "easy as possible" for you now would be to cut and splice(again). I took mine apart at the connector and pulled them through a drag bar. It wasn't difficult but it was pretty tight and I was only going through the bar not the riser. I couldn't see doing it with a bunch of soldered connections.
 
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