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[numark1]

I stripped some of my electrics down to put better connectors on. I taped all the electrics up and the bike wouldn't start. Checked a few of the cables again and two going to the cdi had come loose. It still won't start. Could i have done in the CDI or could more be loose??

[stinkwheel]

I would say if some were loose, others may well be loose too.

What sort of terminals did you use? Did you use a proper crimping tool?

Please tell me you didn't use those terminals with blue plastic insulation on them then squeeze them with pliers.
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[R4nger]

I heard superglue is best

I suggest going over EVERY connection and testing it, it is worth it in the end. You won't be questioning whether your bike is safe or not while riding.

[numark1]

[instigator]

Whats wrong with the blue plastic insulation stuff? Thats what I've got on my bike in its electrics, apart from them being a complete bugger to take off, I think they're pretty good

[tatters]

the colour is the size red,blue,yellow

are you talking about spade or bullet connectors.
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[simon1221]

they are spade connectors

crimping tool? i just used pliers
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[stinkwheel]

THIS THREAD explains how to do joints properly and why you should not use pliers to crimp them.

I did that thread for MY benefit against the possibility that I ever buy a second hand bike off one of you lot
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Sparks!]

LOL @ crimping with pliers

Working for an electrical contractors, despite not as a sparky.. you kinda pick up that crimping should be done with a DECENT crimp tool only.. cheap crimp tools or pliers are just PANTS.... and not worth the effort!

Invest in a proper crimper, a DECENT one
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[numark1]

They were the bullet type and red.

[tatters]

my desent crimps cost me £90 and my star ferral crimps cost me £120 only the best for £500,000 machiney
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[simon1221]

actually i think i may have a crimping tool in the garage... il have to ask my dad how to use it though
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