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Old 11-06-2010, 07:46 AM
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+1 WO577
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And definitely +1 on fishing the wires through then adding the extensions with 1 addition, connect the extensions to the connectors first then connect the extensions to the wires after you fish them through the bars.

No regrets on the WO577s at all, but I'm sure I would have had no regrets with the 14" either.
 
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Originally Posted by greglal
+1 WO577
+1 Namz
+1 +6" Cables
And definitely +1 on fishing the wires through then adding the extensions with 1 addition, connect the extensions to the connectors first then connect the extensions to the wires after you fish them through the bars.

No regrets on the WO577s at all, but I'm sure I would have had no regrets with the 14" either.
I'm considering swapping my 575s for 577s. Could you explain what you mean with the extensions?

I'm assuming you mean to run the wires from the grip ends through to the center, then put the plugs back on, or the extensions?
 
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Old 11-07-2010, 05:26 AM
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I'm considering swapping my 575s for 577s. Could you explain what you mean with the extensions?

I'm assuming you mean to run the wires from the grip ends through to the center, then put the plugs back on, or the extensions?
What I mean is, after you run the wires through the bars, before you connect the extensions to the original wires connect the extensions to the molex connectors first. Then connect the other end of the extensions to the original wires. The reason is that it will be much easier to reassemble the molex connectors while the extensions are not connected to the bar wires.
 
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Originally Posted by greglal
What I mean is, after you run the wires through the bars, before you connect the extensions to the original wires connect the extensions to the molex connectors first. Then connect the other end of the extensions to the original wires. The reason is that it will be much easier to reassemble the molex connectors while the extensions are not connected to the bar wires.
Following my previous post in this thread, some said "save your money on the extensions" Well ....Thinking ahead maybe someday I want to go to taller bars, then I'm all set. I could have gotten away with shorter or no extensions, but for the little cost of adding them and the ease of fishing wires through the bars, I wanted the longer wires.Plenty of room under fairing to roll up the extra length and cable-tie. I am always making changes to rides, plus 35 yrs as an Electrical Eng in Industry has given me some fore-sight with wiring and allowing for future mods.
 
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Originally Posted by greglal
What I mean is, after you run the wires through the bars, before you connect the extensions to the original wires connect the extensions to the molex connectors first. Then connect the other end of the extensions to the original wires. The reason is that it will be much easier to reassemble the molex connectors while the extensions are not connected to the bar wires.
Gotcha. So the extensions already have the Molex pins on one end and you crimp the other end to the bar wires?
 
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Gotcha. So the extensions already have the Molex pins on one end and you crimp the other end to the bar wires?
No crimping, just a push/snap-in connection. Then you heat shrink tube them (included).
 
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Originally Posted by greglal
No crimping, just a push/snap-in connection. Then you heat shrink tube them (included).
Oh that's too easy......



Dammit, now I have to change bars again.
 
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