Where to get electrical connector

HIM57

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Hi to all,
I have a 08 R3 Classic currently on its 3rd ignition and 1 wireing harness.
Started having starting problems yet again a couple of weeks ago. I figured yet another ignition. But with the tank raised and the slightest movement of this large grey connector - everything springs into life.
My question are...
Is this connector easy to find?
Easy change?
Many thanks for any information
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I am going to start with the simple because that is me, simple. Have you taken the connector apart to see what condition it is in, any burnt or arced wires/connectors? Been using a pressure washer by chance?

Take it apart, blow it out with compressed air in case you have water intrusion, inspect the contacts and wires and if all looks good put some fresh dielectric grease in it, put it back together and see what happens. You can get small packets of dielectric grease at your local chain auto parts store, usually by the cash register. Good luck.

bob
 
Welcome to the forum.

I get my plugs sockets and terminals from this place when modifying wiring.

Motorcycle Terminals, Connectors, and Wiring Accessories

Triumph (pretty much all brands) don't make special plugs for their bikes but use stock from specialist bulk manufacturers takes some digging on the above site but the staff have always been real helpful too if stuck. Above comments are correct if you've had three ignitions and harness replacement there,'s something else wrong.

@R-III-R Turbo is correct in the above the Eastern Beaver lighting relay kit is essential for older models as when you turn on the ignition it also starts the lights and the entire current flow goes through the switch, it eventually arcs/melts/fails. Also avoid upping the headlight bulbs to a higher rating until this is done as it will speed up the fail.
 
DEcosse, glad to meet you, I knew there would be some experts on this forum...

But in this case, before diving deep, I'd give out a +1 to Bob R. A careful cleaning with either clean air, or better yet, PLASTIC SAFE spray contact cleaner, (Please note the plastic safe, it is on the front of the can, available at Lowes in a dark blue can) and take a careful look at how they are making contact. I'm a trained electrician who also spent 28 years in manufacturing keeping machinery running at the most horrendous times, and I've found over the years that a connector often can be saved.

Not that you should not replace it in time, but you might be surprised how little damage there is in there, or dirt, or critter stuff...

As usual, JMHO.
 
Bob R said:
put some fresh dielectric grease in it,
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No dielectric grease in those ........
Those are actually sealed connectors - excellent quality piece of equipment and it is going to quite resilient to water or dirt getting to the actual terminals
They should be more than capable of handling the current and much more common failure is in the key-switch itself
- however I have seen some reported failures (burning) of the #1 position terminal - that's the one that carries all the current - but I would put those down to poor crimps or the female receptacle has been 'spread'.
Note that you only really need the terminals if they have been damaged.
 
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