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Cruiser
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McHenry, IL | First off, WOW! What a machine! I came off a VTX1800 (put 75,000 miles on her in 5 years). The Vision doesn't have the "pull your shoulders out of the sockets" torque the Honda has but that isn't really my typical riding style. Of course, I don't have to tell you all about how great a machine the Vision is! 
Anyways, on to my question. Does anyone know who makes the trunk connector? There are some empty connector pins and will be doing the run/turn/brake mod and would like to add the wire to the stock harness instead of providing another wire with it's own connector. I work part time at a custom shop and do this routinely with Harleys (they pretty much only use Deutch connectors) and it makes for a nice clean install. All you need to do is buy some pins and sockets and insert them into the stock connector.
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Cruiser
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Under the Rule of Jedi - Masshole | Welcome to the nut house!
Sorry can't help you your question though.
Oh and as far as pull your arms out of your socket torque, you need to talk to Lloyd.
There is a link on the main page. Right side. |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | Welcome Bluto and I concur with Number 1. As far as the connector go, some of that is for your CB/Commo package if you don't have that already installed. The wires to the trunk lights are a single simple plug. |
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Iron Butt
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| Welcome Bluto!
I know exactly what you want to do I want to do the same thing too. I will take a look at the connector today when I take my seat off and see if it is of a type available from either Grainger or McMaster Carr. I'll give you a call once I find out. |
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Cruiser
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McHenry, IL | Thanks for the welcome. I have already been pouring over Lloyd's site. I'm sure there will be some purchases in the future!
I didn't realize the wires for the CB were already in the harness. I don't plan on getting a CB so I guess worst case scenario (assuming the wires are of sufficient gage) I can splice into the volume up/down wires (ground sensing circuit). I would still prefer to use the empty slots though (there are 2 of them). |
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Visionary
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So Cal | Been with GM for over 30 years. Victory connectors look VERY familiar. Try AC/ Delco. Or a GM dealer. Dont talk to parts people, without a part number they are lost. Talk to a tech that does a lot of electrical. He should be able to fix you up. If not, try another dealer. Not all techs are equal.
Edited by cjnoho 2009-06-04 2:51 AM
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Visionary
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So Cal | Like the handle by the way. Did it come from the Popeye cartoons? He was my hero. Never liked spinach. |
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Iron Butt
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Peachtree City, GA | First off - Welcome. I know exactly what you mean. I have a VTX 1800C, a Victory Hammer and my wife has a Victory Vegas.... And in a few hours - I may need to be selling my VTX for Vision...
Sorry I am not any help for question but am looking forward to what you find out as If I do this... I will want to do the same mod.
Best of luck. |
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Cruiser
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McHenry, IL | Thanks for the welcomes! No joy yet for the manufacturer of the connector but the search continues! I may end up just replacing the whole connector with a 12 pin Deutch connector.
Yes, my handle comes from Popeye. I've had that nic for many years as I used to look a fair bit like him (before loosing my hair and shaving most of my beard off!)
Webhair - If you want to keep the X, don't take a test ride! LOL! |
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Visionary
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| http://order.waytekwire.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L00384248...
Anything here you can use? Did a search for "automotive electrical connector". We use marine and military grade connectors. |
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Iron Butt
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Peachtree City, GA | Bluto - 2009-06-04 12:53 PM
Thanks for the welcomes! No joy yet for the manufacturer of the connector but the search continues! I may end up just replacing the whole connector with a 12 pin Deutch connector.
Yes, my handle comes from Popeye. I've had that nic for many years as I used to look a fair bit like him (before loosing my hair and shaving most of my beard off!)
Webhair - If you want to keep the X, don't take a test ride! LOL!
Too late - I have a good friend that let me ride his Vision a few to many times... I pulled the trigger on an 09 now... The VTX is for sale now... |
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New owner....first question