Inspecting Crimps - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

2. Position the insulation/seal crimp in the nest. Be sure the
insulation/seal crimp tails are facing the forming jaws.
3. Squeeze handle of crimp tool until tightly closed. Tool
automatically opens when the crimp is complete.

Inspecting Crimps

1. See Figure A-42. Inspect the wire core crimp (1). The tails
should be folded in on the wire core without any distortion
or excess wire strands.
2. Inspect the insulation (2) or seal (3) crimp. The tails of the
terminal should be wrapped around the insulation without
distortion.
A-28 2008 XB Service: Appendix A Connector Repair
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1. Wire core crimp
2. Insulation crimp
3. Seal crimp
Figure A-42. Metri-Pack Connector: Inspect Core and
Insulation/Seal Crimps
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