Rectifier wire
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Rectifier wire
While I was cleaning my bike I noticed that 1 of my rectifier wires look like it was crushed and it's showing exposed crushed wire. My question is can I cut and repair or Do I have to buy a new rectifier?
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If you are referring the double wire plug that goes to the regulator/rectifier, yes you can repair it. I just did that in my FLHT, and took it on a 2,000 mile trip with no problem. YRMV, depending on how you go about fixing it.
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Yes that's the wire. I was gonna cut it and use a wire connector.
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Like stated , solder is the only way to go . Make sure you do an inline solder and put two layers of shrink tube over it . The first shrink tube will cover the solder joint and some of the wire on each end , where the second one will be a little longer to cover more of the wire and prevent any moisture from sneaking in . Lots of videos on how to in line solder , easy peasy , just make sure you use the same gauge wire and a peace long enough to get the job done . Good luck !
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Like stated , solder is the only way to go . Make sure you do an inline solder and put two layers of shrink tube over it . The first shrink tube will cover the solder joint and some of the wire on each end , where the second one will be a little longer to cover more of the wire and prevent any moisture from sneaking in . Lots of videos on how to in line solder , easy peasy , just make sure you use the same gauge wire and a peace long enough to get the job done . Good luck !
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