scuzzy Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I bought one of the normal magiclight/extreme lights type of bike light. Problem is the wire to the battery is uncomfortably wrong. Anybody with experience in shortening it? Feels like it should be easy ie. loosen wire on pc board inside the housing, cut shorter and solder back. Should it be that easy?
Alouette3 Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 It is that easy, or even easier, get a small velcro strap and bundle the extra wire together.
Falco Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 I've shortened all of mine, no problems. Loosen wire on board, cut to size, resolder. It will obviously invalidate your warranty
scotty Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Wrong or long, if wrong then surely you can take it back, long just tie the excess.
scuzzy Posted September 13, 2014 Author Posted September 13, 2014 Great, thanks guys. Overthinking it again and did not even consider using a cable tie or something.
milky4130 Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 My cable got ripped off completely from the battery & lost it in the process any idea where I can find a replacement cable?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 My cable got ripped off completely from the battery & lost it in the process any idea where I can find a replacement cable? Any 2 core cable will work... milky4130 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 No, he'll need A plug. Can replace both male and female to prevent having to go brand Specific
GreatGusto Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 And then have to convert THE charger as well.
NutRiderAnton Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 You can buy an extension lead from DX, has both connectors moulded on, cut to the length you want and solder. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 And then have to convert THE charger as well. Bahahaha! Yeah, he will. Inflection on the "A" was to say he'll not necessarily have to find the exact same cable and / or plug - any plug will do, as long as he modifies both the male and female to be compatible, and also on the charger.
milky4130 Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Sounds too complicated, I'm not that DIY guy! anywhere I can take it to, that can do it for me?
NutRiderAnton Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I will do it for you, could you get it to me - Westlake Business Park, next to Steenberg Virgin Active. I have a spare cable milky4130 1
milky4130 Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I will do it for you, could you get it to me - Westlake Business Park, next to Steenberg Virgin Active. I have a spare cableshot, will pm you
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