For those looking to do bars - I would strongly advise against the Namz kits.

They were recommended to me - claimed it would make the job easier and cleaner, only cost a few dollars extra.

Pros:
- Crimped well
- Relatively Easy to install

Cons:
-Relies on cheap heat shrink for connection stability
-Colors do not match up to factory colors (yes, the right kit was purchased)
-$40+ for 7 wires, 7 peices of cheap heat shrink, and cheap wire cover (FBW)
-Requires you to disassemble factory connections.
-NO PINOUT INFORMATION, a 1-page how-to disassemble connector.
-Still have to solder unless you believe the non-locking pins will hopefully stay.
-Hand extension did not come with wire covers/management.

For the $100+ spent on "extension" wires, it should have "plug-n-play" and used factory-like connections (similar to the plug-n-play fbw connector - which motorcycle superstore has incorrectly listed).

Save the money - get used to soldering and buy some good heat shrink.

 

Nice to know. I was considering the plug-n-play extender when I do the bars this winter. Might have to check out H-D extender..

 

I had exactly the same experience. After 3 of the pins broke from the wires flexing while I routed the wires through the bars, I got pissed and pulled them all out. Did my own extensions with a $6 spool of wire and some heat shrink from the parts store. No issues since.

 

I recently used them and did not have any issues. Some of the colors were a bit off but not a big deal.

 

Soldered connections do not do well on motorcycles due to vibration.

The wires will break right where the strands are tinned.

I work on electronics, I made that mistake years ago, and found out when my headlight died at night...opening up the bucket I saw that just about all my work was falling apart.

Crimp is the way to go.

mike

 

We use Novello extensions. No issues with them, but all of the extensions require the connectors to be taken apart. Unless you want to cut and splice in regular wire that is how it is done.

Drew

 

I like the new softail flat connectors...those are nice..I suspect touring will be seeing those soon.

 

When did you guys make the switch? I ordered everything to put 14'' PYO MBB's on my FLHX from the Dr, but got Namz. With the difficulty of threading wires through these bars, I really don't want to be doing that more than once, ya know?

 

Same here. Mine worked fine, no problems at all.

Nothing gets soldered on a bike, automotive, or aerospace electrical system- just crimped. Corrosion and vibration will do more harm than the solder does good...

 

I also ordered my bars and all install accessories from Dr VTwin. I got Namz and hated them. Colors were a pain to matchup. Had to call Namz twice to get an answer. If I ever do this again, I'll make my own extensions.