trailer wiring harnass
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Hey guys,
You have really helped me out since I have been a member of this forum. I need your help again. What kind of wiring harness do I need for a plug and play setup for my trailer. I prefer not to cut into the wires if I can help it. I want something I can plug in under the seat and then wire it from there. I have an 08 Ultra Classic and what a machine it is. I have ridden Goldwings for years, but was amazed at how smooth and solid my Ultra is. I guess I finally got smart and got a real bike. If you can help me out, that would be great. I have looked in J&P, Dennis Kirk, and cannot find anything where you don't have to cut the wires. Ride Safe, but ride all you can! Steve
You have really helped me out since I have been a member of this forum. I need your help again. What kind of wiring harness do I need for a plug and play setup for my trailer. I prefer not to cut into the wires if I can help it. I want something I can plug in under the seat and then wire it from there. I have an 08 Ultra Classic and what a machine it is. I have ridden Goldwings for years, but was amazed at how smooth and solid my Ultra is. I guess I finally got smart and got a real bike. If you can help me out, that would be great. I have looked in J&P, Dennis Kirk, and cannot find anything where you don't have to cut the wires. Ride Safe, but ride all you can! Steve
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RE: trailer wiring harnass
i got the harness with isolator from Bushtec and didn't cut any wires. while not exactly plug and play, you just splice it in using the supplied connectors.
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RE: trailer wiring harnass
I also got my harness and isolator from Bushtec also, but then I got this from JP Cycle to plug into the bike's harness and avoid any work on the bikes wiring. http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...ley&page=1
It just plugs into the harness that goes to the rear of the bike. Then I also added a battery tender type pigtail onto the battery and another on the wiring harness so I can easily unplug both when I'm not using the trailer.
It just plugs into the harness that goes to the rear of the bike. Then I also added a battery tender type pigtail onto the battery and another on the wiring harness so I can easily unplug both when I'm not using the trailer.
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WHOA, dude - with that JP unit, yer runnin' that trailer straight off the bike's wire harness. That means if ya EVER have a problem with the trailer electrical, it could take out yer main harness.
NOT a good idea in mah book!!![:'(]
NOT a good idea in mah book!!![:'(]
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ORIGINAL: TexasRedneck
WHOA, dude - with that JP unit, yer runnin' that trailer straight off the bike's wire harness. That means if ya EVER have a problem with the trailer electrical, it could take out yer main harness.
NOT a good idea in mah book!!![:'(]
WHOA, dude - with that JP unit, yer runnin' that trailer straight off the bike's wire harness. That means if ya EVER have a problem with the trailer electrical, it could take out yer main harness.
NOT a good idea in mah book!!![:'(]
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Put another in the Bushtec with Isolator column. The only thing that I can add is don't use the connectors that Bushtec sends, solder, tape and heat shrink. Other wise follow the instructions that bushtec sends out. The wiring harness for the brake, tail and turn indicators is right in front of the seat brace at the front of the rear fender. Otherwise it is a piece of cake. I am not familiar with the J n P connectors but I don't know why you would need em the Bushtec harness is straight forward simple and lets face it, if n Ah kin do it any one kin in half the time.
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Put another in the Bushtec with Isolator column. The only thing that I can add is don't use the connectors that Bushtec sends, solder, tape and heat shrink. Other wise follow the instructions that bushtec sends out. The wiring harness for the brake, tail and turn indicators is right in front of the seat brace at the front of the rear fender. Otherwise it is a piece of cake. I am not familiar with the J n P connectors but I don't know why you would need em the Bushtec harness is straight forward simple and lets face it, if n Ah kin do it any one kin in half the time.
Put another in the Bushtec with Isolator column. The only thing that I can add is don't use the connectors that Bushtec sends, solder, tape and heat shrink. Other wise follow the instructions that bushtec sends out. The wiring harness for the brake, tail and turn indicators is right in front of the seat brace at the front of the rear fender. Otherwise it is a piece of cake. I am not familiar with the J n P connectors but I don't know why you would need em the Bushtec harness is straight forward simple and lets face it, if n Ah kin do it any one kin in half the time.
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Ah, ah got ya Windup! Thanks for the clarification. Fer me, it'd be senseless, since as the shop mechanic noted earlier this week: "You've got more wiring in there than HD does!"
- so splicin' an' solderin' into a line ain't a biggie to me - but I can see whar it's a challenge for others (kinda lahk me tryin' ta reformat a hard drive, y'know?).
- so splicin' an' solderin' into a line ain't a biggie to me - but I can see whar it's a challenge for others (kinda lahk me tryin' ta reformat a hard drive, y'know?).
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Ah, ah got ya Windup! Thanks for the clarification. Fer me, it'd be senseless, since as the shop mechanic noted earlier this week: "You've got more wiring in there than HD does!"- so splicin' an' solderin' into a line ain't a biggie to me - but I can see whar it's a challenge for others (kinda lahk me tryin' ta reformat a hard drive, y'know?).
Ah, ah got ya Windup! Thanks for the clarification. Fer me, it'd be senseless, since as the shop mechanic noted earlier this week: "You've got more wiring in there than HD does!"
- so splicin' an' solderin' into a line ain't a biggie to me - but I can see whar it's a challenge for others (kinda lahk me tryin' ta reformat a hard drive, y'know?).
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