red lion Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 My odometer stopped working on my 1997 1100 sport. I want to send it to Joel Livine. The fairing is off, Speedo cable is off, The bolts holding the cluster are off and it is ready to be removed , But what do I do with all the wires that connect to the upper part of the cluster. Do they just unplug? I don't want to break anything. What is the correct way to remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Is it this Veglia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red lion Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Yes it Is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Look to see if each wire is the same color on both sides of the connector. If not, label a piece of tape on each of the color it plugs to. Take images of each connector showing what plugs together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red lion Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 I guess they just unplug. I will label with tape and take a picture. Thanks DOCC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, red lion said: I guess they just unplug. I will label with tape and take a picture. Thanks DOCC Maybe lube the cable while it's off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red lion Posted March 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 Will do. What cable lube do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 9 minutes ago, red lion said: Will do. What cable lube do you use? In the past, I have used BreakFree® CLP for its PTFE ("Teflon") content. Next time I think I'll go with Maxima Chain Wax (just not certain it will flow clear through the cable housing). I also use this handy MotionPro Cable Lube tool (I never thought of using their lube, though) . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegie Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 We are talking about the connections for the warning lights? My 1100 Sport has Lucar or Spade connectors if you prefer. They pull off but might be tight or corroded on a little, just wiggle them gently and pull them down, preferably by the connector and not the wire if you can avoid it. As suggested by @docc I'd label them to ensure you don't get them mixed up. My preference is to use small luggage labels, it doesn't matter which wire goes where on a single bulb as long as they are labelled for the bulb they come off you'll be fine. The other alternative is to check the wire colours match the wiring diagram BEFORE you pull them off, the factory could be a bit cowboy in that regard. I wouldn't rely on the wiring colours matching the diagram without checking As far as cable lube I use the same tool as docc has put up, I usually use a light oil, anything I've got handy from WD40, ACF50 Plusgas etc: Just don't use a heavy oil (like engine oil or the like) and you'll be fine. Just thinking aloud here but wonder how a light fork oil might fair for this sort of application 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 It occurred to me that these cable housings might be self-lubricating Nylon lined? In that case they do not need lube, and some lubes may soften the material (ungood). I know we have had discussions on this. Hopefully, someone with experience will be along shortly . . . @gstallons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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