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Old May 9, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Dealing with molex connectors absolutely sucks!!!!!!!!


That is all.

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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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I'll second that, I hate the damn things!!

Now pound a couple brews and go kick their ***.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NC D'LUXE
I'll second that, I hate the damn things!!

Now pound a couple brews and go kick their ***.
Lolol. I'm dealing with one that has 12 connectors (for my tail lights). I've managed to take out all but ONE of the wires ! I had to put it down and walk away from it cause I was about to freak out and yank it out.

The only good thing out of that is that I moved on to the gas tank and was able to get it off the bike.

Gonna try and deal with the connector again tomorrow. Stay tuned !!!!!
 
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http://www.aerostich.com/molex-pin-removers.html

 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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How would I use that tool ? I thought the only way to remove the wires from the socket .was by sticking a needle or a safety pin in the hole that's on top of the pin!
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Alain, I feel your pain but it does get easier.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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I needed wire extentions for adding apes to my bike last fall, that blasted molex connector drove me nuts. A buddy finally came over and helped out after he had just gone through the same thing a few weeks prior, so he already had it figured out. Next time I'm just cutting and soldering extentions, I think it would have been much easier.
 
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I've heard of molex's before but what exactly do they do?
 
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It takes time and go slow once you get the hang of it they do work ok. It does pay to have the right tools to take them apart, good luck
 
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I second that. Back when I worked avionics installs at the airport, I has a box of pin extractors...
 
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