88bmwjeff
SF Bay Area
Re: 1988 R100 RT
So, I’m researching one of my next projects which includes rebuilding the master cylinder. Taking the right handlebar assembly off would be the better choice; however, I have heated grips. BMW, in their infamous wisdom, had the connection to the harness built up by fishing wires for both heated grips through the handlebar, then click them into a four-prong female connector. Now, if the heated grips need to come off, one must cut the wires, then reconnect them. On the positive side, I have a new right side throttle tube with heated grip, but it looks like I will have to splice into the wires to “plug” them in. IMO, this is an incredibly poor design. Does anybody have any suggestions? Am I missing something here?
So, I’m researching one of my next projects which includes rebuilding the master cylinder. Taking the right handlebar assembly off would be the better choice; however, I have heated grips. BMW, in their infamous wisdom, had the connection to the harness built up by fishing wires for both heated grips through the handlebar, then click them into a four-prong female connector. Now, if the heated grips need to come off, one must cut the wires, then reconnect them. On the positive side, I have a new right side throttle tube with heated grip, but it looks like I will have to splice into the wires to “plug” them in. IMO, this is an incredibly poor design. Does anybody have any suggestions? Am I missing something here?