Seat Ideas...

[jetmechmarty]

This stuff looks a little similar....
KURT

It could be. It's just best to avoid the stuff with the glue.

[MPittma100]

Wrap

Convoluted tubing is another good wiring wrap/protector. Comes in many colors and sizes.

[IanDMacDonald]

Marty,
Thanks for the tip! My electricians at work use something they refer to as "Rubber Tape" when they wire up the leads our big 3-phase motors. This stuff looks a little similar....
KURT

Ooooh no, don't want to use that! Splicing tape is just meant to seal stuff, and you normally apply it sticky side up, then regular electrical tape over that. And in my opinion, I don't really feel the wires need to be re-sealed, as much as they need to be protected from breaks, etc. So, I recommend using a corrugated spiral wrap, or just harness wrap u can find @ Auto Zone.

[jetmechmarty]

Ooooh no, don't want to use that! Splicing tape is just meant to seal stuff, and you normally apply it sticky side up, then regular electrical tape over that. And in my opinion, I don't really feel the wires need to be re-sealed, as much as they need to be protected from breaks, etc. So, I recommend using a corrugated spiral wrap, or just harness wrap u can find @ Auto Zone.

OK then, I stand by my first recommendation. The cohesive tape is far better than what the manufacturer put on it. The only down side is the expense. If you're using the original wire harness, and most of us are, the wire is poor quality as compared to what's available today. The conductor is not plated (prone to corrosion) and the insulation is prone to fall apart. It needs the best protection you can give it.

This reminds me, my own bike is suffering from unwanted voltage drops. I need to get after it. I suspect it's due to corrosion.

[trbig]

I agree with Marty. We used that F4 tape on all wire bundles in the military. Expensive, but really good stuff. It's not sticky, but when the plastic is removed and you wrap it on itself, it self-vulcanizes and it won't come apart like electrical tape eventually does. I've used the corrugated tubing before, and I'm sure there's something out there better than I've used, but after a year or two of heat and road trips, it becomes very brittle and crumbles apart.

[Radioguylogs]

Rigging Tape

Sailors use an equivalent product:

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-m...02_068_002_510

[JRealHEMC]

JRealHEMC,
Sorry for the delay. Been having some troubles getting my other XS11 running right and this is the first chance I had to get you some pics.....

While taking these for you I realized I mis-spoke in one of these threads of yours. There are a couple things that would NOT fit in my set-up. The "outlet" for aux power is not provided. That's the little gizmo with a glass fuse in it you could hook some accessory to. Also, the tool box had to be removed to provide a space for the ignition box.











There's a lot of minor changes that occurred here, too many to list. Let me know where you have questions about what I did.

You could find an ENTIRELY different way of getting this done and probably/possibly even better! I made a bunch of these moves as I didn't have any plastic side covers for this bike. You may decide to keep yours if you have them.

I've got a little "Tiding Up" to do here like re-wrapping all the wires and etc. but everything DOES work and nothing will be moved on mine from where it is now.

Hope this helps.

KURT

Thanx a lot! I just learned a few things I'm definitely going to try to use...

[skids]

What do those staple go into???

[JRealHEMC]

My crack at it...

Ok, so here's what I've done... I cut out part of the plastic inner fender, then moved the outer fender in, and bolting it to the mounting holes formerly used for turn signals (I'm installing a taillight with integrated signals later). I moved the electronics behind the battery, and cut off all that extra "bracketry" that the fender used to be attached to.




Next I will be mounting a Sportster solo seat by drilling a hole in the newly positioned fender for the mounting screw, and cutting off the old mounting tabs on the frame.

[kboehringer]

Looks Good..... Tail Lamp

JR,
That looks good!

Just an idea..... I used one of those cheapo evil-bay Chinese LED Tail Lamps. It was only something like $3. Works good and shipping time was NOT that horrible at about 2 weeks. I bought turn signals also for about $2. I don't know about your state but it is law in GA that if your bike came with turn signals it MUST have them, even if you use hand signals the bike must have working turn signals. I would seem possible your state would have a similar law??? The ticket is certainly more than the time and cost of signals!



NOTE: All of the Chinese stuff I bought use 3.5mm bullet connectors. The standard on our bikes and at the auto parts stores is 4mm. NO ONE has them that I could find. I had to buy a bag of 100 w/platic covers from china for another $2. If your going to buy any of the Chinese stuff buy a bag of the 3.5mm female connectors for them.

[JRealHEMC]

I live on eBay...

JR,
That looks good!

Just an idea..... I used one of those cheapo evil-bay Chinese LED Tail Lamps. It was only something like $3. Works good and shipping time was NOT that horrible at about 2 weeks. I bought turn signals also for about $2. I don't know about your state but it is law in GA that if your bike came with turn signals it MUST have them, even if you use hand signals the bike must have working turn signals. I would seem possible your state would have a similar law??? The ticket is certainly more than the time and cost of signals!



NOTE: All of the Chinese stuff I bought use 3.5mm bullet connectors. The standard on our bikes and at the auto parts stores is 4mm. NO ONE has them that I could find. I had to buy a bag of 100 w/platic covers from china for another $2. If your going to buy any of the Chinese stuff buy a bag of the 3.5mm female connectors for them.

Thanx! Yeah I found a taillight/license plate bracket/turn signals on "evil-bay" that I plan on attempting to replace the current license plate bracket with...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161923991931...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

It has the turn signals integrated in the taillight.

I also plan on replacing my headlight with this...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221898418277...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

...since I don't have one anymore after removing my front fairing. (Gotta figure out how to wire that)

[Eveready1100]

Gee mate, a 35 watt halogen headlight?? Are you only planning on using it as a daytime running light?? The stock halogen bulbs are 60/55 watts, so that's quite a step backwards.

[JRealHEMC]

Gee mate, a 35 watt halogen headlight?? Are you only planning on using it as a daytime running light?? The stock halogen bulbs are 60/55 watts, so that's quite a step backwards.

Thanx for pointing that out, I hadn't noticed, but I was planning on replacing the regular bulb with an HID one eventually... Guess I'll need to do that more sooner than later now.