RPG Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I've decided to replace the fuel tank/gauge connector on my R1150RT with something more robust and waterproof. The original is a four pin connector (two wires sharing a ground). Any recommendations? thanks RPG Link to comment
dirtrider Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Afternoon Rick My personal favorite is the Weatherpack (sealed)-- That type of connector has been used as OEM on automobiles for years. You do need a good (re proper) crimp tool for a secure terminal crimping. Weather Pack (sealed) 14/16 gauge Edited January 15, 2017 by dirtrider Link to comment
RPG Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Exactly what I was looking for D.R. Thanks much! Rick Link to comment
AndyS Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 A good connector, but to be brutal, what is the problem with the OEM connector. It has worked reliably on all these bikes for years and to my knowledge, I have never seen a problem pinned down to water ingress causing shorting. Link to comment
dave_a Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Andy, more than a couple of my 17 yr old oem original AMP connectors have become brittle and the locking tabs have broken off. Dave Link to comment
roger 04 rt Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A suggestion ... Replace the four pin connector with a 5 or 6 pin model. Then separate the ground wires on the tank side and run another ground wire on the frame side. You'll get a more accurate fuel reading at the RID for a nearly full tank. Link to comment
dirtrider Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 A suggestion ... Replace the four pin connector with a 5 or 6 pin model. Then separate the ground wires on the tank side and run another ground wire on the frame side. You'll get a more accurate fuel reading at the RID for a nearly full tank. Morning Roger/ Rick This is a good idea. Personally I usually use a separate (single) pin connector for the separate (brown wire) ground & put that in the separated (brown) .4mm wire, then run that wire directly to battery (-) post. There was a BMW service bulletin on this for the 1100RT. It should also apply to the 1150RT but I don't have a specific service bulletin for the 1150RT. The 5 pin connector should work fine, I just find it easier to package the 4 pin with a separate single pin under the tank (5 pin Weather Pack is fairly large). Link to comment
RPG Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 A good connector, but to be brutal, what is the problem with the OEM connector. It has worked reliably on all these bikes for years and to my knowledge, I have never seen a problem pinned down to water ingress causing shorting. Andy, a couple of the wires are hanging on by one or two strands. RPG Link to comment
RPG Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 A suggestion ... Replace the four pin connector with a 5 or 6 pin model. Then separate the ground wires on the tank side and run another ground wire on the frame side. You'll get a more accurate fuel reading at the RID for a nearly full tank. My intentions exactly, Roger. thanks, RPG Link to comment
Marc01 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 That's what I did, used a 5 pin. Fuel gauge has worked perfect since. Marc Link to comment
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