What have you done to your bike today....

[Don the Don]

"Duck" there is tape and there is tape, the market is awash with crap products mainly from that country not worthy of mentioning, the idea of Sandi and endorsed by Scrappy is a very good solution and would be useful for future jobs, I hope you get it done soon mate.

 

[Flynnt20]

The threads on the primary side of the Tiger cub have been as slack as a yak for years so today i have Helicoiled them all so when the cover goes back on i can get it nice and tight , had to do summat as SWMBO is baking for Christmas and i was physically ejaculated out of the kitchen !!!!

 

[Flynnt20]

Well I'm glad someone started a thread about what you mods you done today or whatever else you may have done to your bike today..

Today I've been attempting to sort the wiring out at the front of my bike..I don't know if you all remember the rats nest that was and how I basically chopped some wires off zip tied and taped it all up and ta da...

Never been happy with how it was so today I tried camouflaging the mess with corrugated split conduit..I was impressed with the look as I have a long term plan im working to...
Anyway after all my hard work I decided I could do way better...so I ripped it all apart and decided that the block connectors are going and started snipping and chopping away at wires...
Unfortunately I ran out of daylight so I was only able to solder one wire together and I f#cked that up..so first light tomorrow and I'm on it...

Here are some photos for you to peruse and get a basic gist of what I'm up to....View attachment 482View attachment 483View attachment 484View attachment 485View attachment 486View attachment 487

For future reference if anyone needs any of this conduit ( 1/2 inch and 1 inch) for future projects i have feckin miles of it here , its not split but you can do that yourself , just let me know folks

 

[Scrappy]

I've got half a dozen rolls of so called electrical tape and weather proof tape varying in expense and I have to say they've all been crap...Can't seem to be able to get quality products anymore...One of the reasons I'm doing the corrugated plastic tube thing...

I can vouch for the tape in the link provided, I've used it on both my bikes. It is rubber (or rubber like) and stretches a little. You apply it in one length under tension, slightly overlapping each wind around the cables, then within a couple of hours it "amalgamates" and its weatherproof and you can't unwind it, you would need to cut it (carefully) to get it off.

 

[MartytheMartian]

It helps it bond if you stretch the amalgamating tape a few times before using it. I actually use the stuff when I am putting a new bag on my bagpipes as it ensures an airtight seal.

 

[Scrappy]

It helps it bond if you stretch the amalgamating tape a few times before using it. I actually use the stuff when I am putting a new bag on my bagpipes as it ensures an airtight seal.

I've used it to fix a hose pipe after the dog bit it

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

I can vouch for the tape in the link provided, I've used it on both my bikes. It is rubber (or rubber like) and stretches a little. You apply it in one length under tension, slightly overlapping each wind around the cables, then within a couple of hours it "amalgamates" and its weatherproof and you can't unwind it, you would need to cut it (carefully) to get it off.

I just ordered two rolls...cheers @Scrappy

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Just ord

Solder connectors.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083W2FS5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BBJ4FbQNMBR1F

Just ordered a set...cheers @Big Sandy

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Things went a bit tits up working on wiring today and bike looks a mess...
Far too cold to even attempt to work on snipping/stripping wires but I somehow botched it back together...
I can do way better and I know it..It aint staying like that and I reckon I can lose loads more wiring...

 

[Tallpaul]

Things went a bit tits up working on wiring today and bike looks a mess...
Far too cold to even attempt to work on snipping/stripping wires but I somehow botched it back together...
I can do way better and I know it..It aint staying like that and I reckon I can lose loads more wiring...

That's the spirit, keep applying heat until it's all melted away. (That's what happens when I solder)

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Solder connectors.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083W2FS5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_BBJ4FbQNMBR1F

@Big Sandy i got a box of those connectors from amazon...
I'm not 100% convinced that they are going to do the job...How do they actually solder the wire together...They all look way too big and flimsy...Any pointers in the right direction would be helpful...

 

[Don the Don]

Duck most of those types are heat shrink so if you have a heat gun or even the wife's hairdryer [on high] it shrinks down

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Duck most of those types are heat shrink so if you have a heat gun or even the wife's hairdryer [on high] it shrinks down
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Thanks for that @Don the Don ...I was going to stick some soldering wire down the tube...well anyway it wasn't going to end well I'm sure...

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Trying to solder wires that are dangling mid air off your bike is not the same as soldering on a bench and is extremely difficult so I'm hoping this will be a vast improvement...Will have a bash tomorrow as I'm currently drinking beer and whiskey...

 

[Don the Don]

Trying to solder wires that are dangling mid air off your bike is not the same as soldering on a bench and is extremely difficult so I'm hoping this will be a vast improvement...Will have a bash tomorrow as I'm currently drinking beer and whiskey...

Never a good recipe for working on a bike being well cut

 

[Big Sandy]

@Big Sandy i got a box of those connectors from amazon...
I'm not 100% convinced that they are going to do the job...How do they actually solder the wire together...They all look way too big and flimsy...Any pointers in the right direction would be helpful...

@Don the Don has answered that way better than I could!

 

[DD67]

Never a good recipe for working on a bike being well cut

Don't listen to him Duck.
All of my best ideas come to me after a drink or whilst I'm in the bath.
I've thought about having a drink in the bath. But I'd probably solve all of the worlds problems in 30 minutes. And we'd be left with nothing to moan about!

 

[Sarky B’stard]

Ignore Jez. His rubber Ducky tells it differently. Usually ends up comprehensively bu**ered.

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

I thought I'd start my bike up and make sure battery is not flat...Bike started up just fine...Great stuff...unfortunately though I now have only one headlight...Fuses all good and both lights work on main beam...
Bearing in mind it was all working just after I had a play with the wiring...
I can't even get a replacement bulb as shops are closed and no post being delivered at the moment as our lane is thick with snow...

 

[BAD LUCK DUCK]

Any better options or is a bulb still just a bulb and is this about the right price???