Need some suggestions please
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Need some suggestions please
I am trying to install my 14" PYO MBB on my '11 SG. I got the left side wired without a bit of trouble. Now, the right side has me hitting my head against the wall and shouting choice words since last night. I am following the install to a "T", I think. I already have got the smallest wire through and have used heat shrink on the bundle of switch wires and the TBW and can get them pulled halfway through until my welding wire pulls loose from the heat shrink, so frustrating. Any suggestions on how to get them through? Thanks!
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In another post under 12" apes install Traveler mentions running long wires through bars first, then soddering and connecting. This way you only have to run the wires through half way.
You'll have extra wire left over that you can simply cut and add your connectors and that should get you past that obstacle.
If you dont have extra wire or want to go back and try this procedure, maybe try wrapping your lead wire tighter around shrinkwrap and use extra tape to hold it more securely. Use lots and lots of lube to help it snake through bars and over rough edges. I think this process is more of a push than pull technique. Push more and pull as you feel the slack ease up.
Hope that helps.
You'll have extra wire left over that you can simply cut and add your connectors and that should get you past that obstacle.
If you dont have extra wire or want to go back and try this procedure, maybe try wrapping your lead wire tighter around shrinkwrap and use extra tape to hold it more securely. Use lots and lots of lube to help it snake through bars and over rough edges. I think this process is more of a push than pull technique. Push more and pull as you feel the slack ease up.
Hope that helps.
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baby/ talcum powder is cleaner as a lube ( DR V beat me to it...see we're all here for you)
can you use a long length of heat shrink and use that as your fish wire?
stagger the ends on the bundle so that you are pulling a taper through if you know what I mean.
slow steady, gentle, relax.
you know from other posts here that if you rush it problems with the wiring occur
Mike
can you use a long length of heat shrink and use that as your fish wire?
stagger the ends on the bundle so that you are pulling a taper through if you know what I mean.
slow steady, gentle, relax.
you know from other posts here that if you rush it problems with the wiring occur
Mike
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Just went through this process.....I used a bunch of conduit lube that I picked up at Lowe's, it helped out alot more than WD40.
Shared my successes here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...install-3.html
patience really is the answer.
Shared my successes here:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...install-3.html
patience really is the answer.
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Thanks everyone, I will stagger them and increase the amount of heat shrink left at the end and try again after work tonight.
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Don't use WD-40 it will make your tape come apart. Use either dish washing soap or baby powder.
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