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joeangi · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:37 am Post subject: Fuel Tank Wires

Working on the '94 k1100rs yesterday. Got it running then it quits. I jiggle the wires, and it restarts. Anyway, I noticed before it stalls, the fuel pump stops making noise. Fooling around with the connector it restarts. It does not appear to be the connector itself. I think I have a broken wire from the tank side... I figure I can solder in a new lead.

Are these problematical? Should I just wire in a different 4 pin connector?

Thanks,
Joe

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:00 am Post subject:

Yes, the fuel tank connectors have a tendency to fail. I'd replace it with another connector.

I haven't used them for the fuel tank connector but I have used Jim Davis' .250 black 4-lead connectors for other wiring tasks. He also sells sealed connectors but, unlike Shogs, I don't plan to ride my Ks through a swamp so I think the black .250 connectors are adequate.

Linky: http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/connectors.html

Disclaimer: Jim IS a friend of mine but he still sells good stuff.
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joeangi · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:41 am Post subject:

I have used the Eastern Beaver stuff before...it is very high quality

Joe