Sealed Connector Recommendation?

DETRoadster · 03-14-2019, 10:24 AM

Hey folks, hoping for a bit of advice. I'm doing some electrical mods on my motorcycle that involve snipping off OEM connectors and replacing with aftermarket so that I can adapt a MOSFET style voltage regulator.

I'm looking for recommendations on aftermarket electrical connectors that are:

1) Sealed/weatherproof
2) Readily available
3) Can handle 10 to 12 gauge wire

OK if I need to buy a pin/connector crimp tool.

Figured someone in this section might know a bit about electrical connector options.

Thanks!

DanG · 03-14-2019, 08:55 PM

I would go to an auto parts store and ask them what they have.

detroitm2 · 03-14-2019, 09:52 PM

Are you trying to splice wires?

Go with some butt or bullet connectors and shrink tubing.

srwatters · 03-15-2019, 09:17 AM

Heat shrink tubing was made exactly for this purpose. Don't skimp on the length though to insure a good seal.

DETRoadster · 03-15-2019, 11:23 AM

Thanks for the comments guys. Understood on heat shrink, but I'd like these to be serviceable connections that I can easily unplug.

Found some Tyco connectors on Amazon that look pretty solid.

srwatters · 03-15-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DETRoadster

Thanks for the comments guys. Understood on heat shrink, but I'd like these to be serviceable connections that I can easily unplug.

Found some Tyco connectors on Amazon that look pretty solid.

Weatherpak makes excellent waterproof connectors we use them on busses all the time.

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DETRoadster Space Force - 4 Star General 11456 Rep 3,264 Posts Drives: M2 MG 6MT / Moto Guzzi V7 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the comments guys. Understood on heat shrink, but I'd like these to be serviceable connections that I can easily unplug. Found some Tyco connectors on Amazon that look pretty solid.
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