recommendations and advice for shortening wiring

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I removed my fairing, leaving behind a lot of unnecessary length in the wiring up front. I've got it stowed pretty successfully in a boot made from an old inner tube, but I'm considering shortening it in conjunction with some other wiring projects (regaining hi/lo beams and running lights) If you've done this before, I'd like to hear your advice on tools, technique, wire, connectors, etc. I'm committed to doing a good job rather than a half-assed one if I am going to do it at all.

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In my opinion, nothing beats a factory harness and its associated connectors. I would (and did) take every opportunity not to disrupt the factory harness. I really like your inner tube idea. To the extent possible, I would loop/zip-tie the existing harness within the inner tube. I "shortened" my factory harness by stuffing it back into the frame and tip-tied/secured it around the battery box. I'm using a much smaller LiFePO4 battery than the OEM battery, which freed up a lot of space.
 

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Interesting. I've got the tank off for painting, maybe I'll experiment with some other places to put the wiring. I've considered a lithium ion battery, I'll look into a LiFeP04 as well... this is the first I'm hearing of it.
 

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LiFePO4 is a lithium battery; it exactly Lithium Iron Phosphate, which is what is used in motorsports batteries. “Lithium” is generic and tells you nothing of its composition.

if you go that route, get a battery with on-board electronics which prevent over charging.
 

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I never did it, and would probably be a PIA, but how about buying some factory style wire ends, then shortening the one end and re-fitting into the plug?

Can't get much neater/shorter than that.

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I'm leaning away from shortening now, and toward making everything as tidy as possible with minimal cutting. We'll see what I come up with.
 

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I never did it, and would probably be a PIA, but how about buying some factory style wire ends, then shortening the one end and re-fitting into the plug?

Can't get much neater/shorter than that.

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^+++1 Doing it this way is definitely the more difficult approach, but this is the safest way to go. If you decide to pursue, look to www.cycleterminal.com as a great source for OEM connectors
 
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