scuzzy Posted September 13, 2014 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alouette3 Posted September 13, 2014 Share It is that easy, or even easier, get a small velcro strap and bundle the extra wire together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted September 13, 2014 Share I've shortened all of mine, no problems. Loosen wire on board, cut to size, resolder. It will obviously invalidate your warranty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted September 13, 2014 Share Wrong or long, if wrong then surely you can take it back, long just tie the excess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzy Posted September 13, 2014 Share Great, thanks guys. Overthinking it again and did not even consider using a cable tie or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 13, 2014 Share My cable got ripped off completely from the battery & lost it in the process any idea where I can find a replacement cable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 13, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Any 2 core cable will work...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatGusto Posted September 14, 2014 Share You'll need the plug as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 15, 2014 Share No, he'll need A plug. Can replace both male and female to prevent having to go brand Specific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatGusto Posted September 15, 2014 Share And then have to convert THE charger as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutRiderAnton Posted September 15, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 15, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Sounds too complicated, I'm not that DIY guy! anywhere I can take it to, that can do it for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutRiderAnton Posted September 16, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted September 16, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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