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Reply #30 - 07/21/10 at 05:58:42
 
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When doing wiring mods, lights, etc, those crimp connectors are quick & easy, but they arent exactly good, long term connections.
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While I won't exactly disagree, it has always amazed me how good they really can be,.....completely depending on the quality of the connecter, the quality of the crimping tool, and the experience and care that is put into doing a good positive crimp.
The last few years, I have been using that liquid tape (WM) over the connector, which IMO makes it a very corrosion proof, long lasting, positive connection.
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Reply #31 - 07/21/10 at 06:08:50
 
Yep, installed carefully & using quality parts, they CAN be plenty good. The number of variables there & the cost of an electrical failure on the road leaves me willing to drag out the soldering eqpt. Ohh, Ill crimp something & run it a while, but eventually, I will solder it up. Not everything has to be 100% bulletproof Right Now. Ride it, but one day, go in & fix it so it wont leave ya walkin in a few years.
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Reply #32 - 07/22/10 at 13:23:43
 
I use heat shrink tubes over my crimp connections. Keeps then nice & dry and corrosion free.
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