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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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+1, those scotch clips are horrible. The inventor deserves a neck punch.

Cut and solder, or at the very least use a weatherproof heat shrink crimp connector.

Mine is an 05 train, and I used the blue wire for my plate light, black is ground. The connector for the rear wiring should be under the seat on the right side near the battery.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Freewheelin4eva
Why would you ever use a scotch clip? they are the worst thing ever invented. for the number of times I have had to fix wiring after someone has used them. they puncture the casing of the wire enabling moisture, road salt, and grime to enter the wire. I wouldn't even tell some one to use those in the dash of a cager. Do it right solder and shrink tube. And dont take a test light and go poking wires, does the same thing.
For all the times you've fixed them, I've used them without problem. I wouldn't rely on them for anything important, but for LED plate lighting and the rear running light, they'll do. The OP can do whatever he wants, it's his ride.
 
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