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Headlight hi/lo switch wiring question

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Hello, I'm looking for some advice regarding the headlight switch and some of the other handle bar headlight bucket wiring. I'm trying to give the CTC-1 some TLC and I want to replace the protective sheath over the wires but it's not so straightforward as the wires don't fit through the sheath with connectors attached.

Here is a video describing my specific question: youtube.com/shorts/SQ72PEvAUEU

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks.
17 Jan 2026 13:53 #1

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Replied by SKYDANCER46 on topic Headlight hi/lo switch wiring question

You will replace the grey protective sheathing from the headlight bucket side on all harnesses going into it. The connectors can be pulled out from the rubber ends. Use a heat gun to soften the rubber and some silicone lube and work them out. Or you can just buy new ones and replace them. You can also buy the correct bullet ends and female connectors if you need them.

You can also just cut the wires about a inch from the rubber or plastic connector and replace the sheathing then use very small butt connecters with shrink tubing and splice them back together.
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Replied by dogman on topic Headlight hi/lo switch wiring question

Cool, I'll try to work those out of the plugs. I already have new bullet connectors so that would be simple to crimp news ones on.
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