digest number 13640

[eddie mauri]

I have a question concerning soldering a wire on my KLR. First, I am no mechanic, so I have no idea what I'm talking about!!!And that's why I'm asking........ My question....  "under the seat there is a (white) plastic coated wire connected to a fuse. It broke while changing the battery. I was able to reconnect the wire, but I want to solder the connection to make it more secure. I don't have a soldering iron, so I'm going to to mooch a few inches of soldering wire from the guys at work, and use my cigar lighter  (a la McGiver) to see if I can melt the soldering wire to secure the connection. Is there any reason why that is a bad idea??? I thank you all in advance. Further, someone gave me a plastic wrap tape used in electronics; when it is heated, it shrinks and makes a firm bond. So, first I am thinking of soldering the wire, and then using the shrink wrap." I guess my question is,  "is there any reason why I should not solder a copper wire with regular soldering wire\lead?"  Thanks, EddieM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[jeffsaline]

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[jeffsaline]

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