Puzzling problem
#1
Puzzling problem
So I installed my DK 2" tank lift along with the coil/ignition relocation kit. Of course I tucked the wires and connectors under the tank to complete the look, but then it hit me. What is to stop the rain from going under the tank and shorting out the wire connectors that were once housed in a somewhat protective plastic shroud? Anyone have an idea for a molded plastic shroud that could go over the backbone and be trimmed to accomidate any tank lift kit? Or does anyone have the ability to manufacture such a thing that could be painted, or offered only in black, with some sort of foam edge guard that could mold over the wires.
I know it seems like a bit much and heat shrink would do the job, but I'm not thinking I will keep this look forever.
I know it seems like a bit much and heat shrink would do the job, but I'm not thinking I will keep this look forever.
#3
So I installed my DK 2" tank lift along with the coil/ignition relocation kit. Of course I tucked the wires and connectors under the tank to complete the look, but then it hit me. What is to stop the rain from going under the tank and shorting out the wire connectors that were once housed in a somewhat protective plastic shroud? Anyone have an idea for a molded plastic shroud that could go over the backbone and be trimmed to accomidate any tank lift kit? Or does anyone have the ability to manufacture such a thing that could be painted, or offered only in black, with some sort of foam edge guard that could mold over the wires.
I know it seems like a bit much and heat shrink would do the job, but I'm not thinking I will keep this look forever.
I know it seems like a bit much and heat shrink would do the job, but I'm not thinking I will keep this look forever.
#4
I got caught in the rain just yesterday on my ride home and had no problems. I can't remember if there is anything that seals inside the connector so just pop one open and see if there is and rubber in there. I imagine that a short could happen if enough water were to get in there but my connectors were a little tight to disconnect. I've got a little more room with my 2.5 inch lift.
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#6
Electrical tape leaves a nasty residue when removed, especially in extreme conditions (heat), leave it for use in what it was designed for - home wiring:to wrap around electrical nuts as an extra layer of protection. For automotive and motorcycle purposes, i always go to heat-shrink
#7
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#8
I thought about electrical tape up until the part were I had to remove some and the wires remained sticky with glue residue. I didn't see were the wire connectors are weather proofed, except those that are not under the tank.
Voesler, once installed you will notice that the connectors are located right at the end of the tank. The lift exposes all the connections to the elements that the plastic shroud protected. I cant speak for the water that remained inside your shroud. Just lucky for you I guess that nothing went wrong.
I am going to toy around with the idea of cutting some sheet metal this weekend. I will use the tank lift bolts as the anchor and some black 1/16" tubing as the insulation for the metal parts. I think a can of black gloss paint will do the trick.
Pic to come soon.
Voesler, once installed you will notice that the connectors are located right at the end of the tank. The lift exposes all the connections to the elements that the plastic shroud protected. I cant speak for the water that remained inside your shroud. Just lucky for you I guess that nothing went wrong.
I am going to toy around with the idea of cutting some sheet metal this weekend. I will use the tank lift bolts as the anchor and some black 1/16" tubing as the insulation for the metal parts. I think a can of black gloss paint will do the trick.
Pic to come soon.
#9
If you can get a piece of Kydex plastic from somewhere (plastic suppliers will have it) you can heat it with a torch or even heat gun and "drape" it to fit the way you want. can then be painted if you wish. It's pretty easy stuff to work with
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