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PROTOOLS

27 Mar 2024

H4 Connector Terminal Set

Japanese Webike user

5/5

As a replacement for OEMBlinker relay

I bought a battered 900SS (900SL) and am Restore.
In this situation, RearBlinker decided to change to ultra-small type LED's for various reasons.
The front is a Cowl recessed type, but since this is part of the body design, it is used as is, and the light bulbs inside are not converted to LEDs, but are left as they are.
This would be a hassle with bulbs in the Front and LEDs in the Rear, but times have evolved and there is now ICRelay, which supports a variety of wattages and makes everything look good.

The problem is replacing that ICRelay with the original Relay.
For ordinary Japanese cars, it is a 2-pole universal layout, so all you have to do is plug in the Conversion Connector that comes with the Relay, but unfortunately, DUCATI is a 3-pole Relay.
In addition, the connector is fixed to the body of the car, and the Relay is inserted into it, which is the opposite arrangement from that of domestic cars.
(For domestic cars, the RelayBody is mounted on the car body, and the Connector extending from the Harness is inserted into it.)

So we decided to disconnect and discard the UniversalConnector (Female side) from Relay and make our own Conversion Connector that would be Male-Male.
After carefully checking the terminal shape of the OEMRelay, I realized that it is the same as the H4Headlight Connector.

So I bought this Kit to create H4Connector.
Although there are a variety of female connectors that can be used with H4 Valve, there are only a few that can be used to create male connectors that reproduce the shape of the Valve.:Set is appreciated!

Unfortunately, the H4 and OEMRelay terminals had different widths, although the connector shape was correct.
The OEMRelay terminal width is about 6.4mm, and this H4 terminal is about 7.7mm wide, about 1.3mm thicker, so Quantity:Pair (for Left and Right) was shaved and prepared 0.6mm at a time.

However, the terminals are generated by folding a flat plate 180° with PRESS, so if both ends of the terminal are shaved, the folded part is lost and becomes RoseRose.
To avoid RoseRose, before shaving both ends, solder is poured inside the terminal to fix the PRESSED board firmly in place, and then both ends are shaved...Relay terminal is completed!

The completed terminal has a different width at the insertion point, but the rest of the terminal remains the normal H4 terminal shape, so it can be used by inserting it into an H4Socket as usual.
Just check the terminal positions of ICRelay and OEMRelay (they were in a position relationship that would not function if you stuck them in as they were) and assemble them.
We were able to connect the Relay receiving Connector on the car body side and the replaced ICRelay Connector while converting well.

The terminals included in the Connector set are gold-plated and magnificent, and their shape and strength are quite normal and perfect.
Male of H4Connector. It should be a rare occurrence, but if you are having trouble with HID or LED wiring, this is the perfect solution. View detail

Flat Terminal Set for 110 Type Connector

PROTOOLS

27 May 2023

Lift-up stand

Japanese Webike user

3/5

If it were a little cheaper, there would be a reason to choose it.

[How is it used?
Purchased for storage and maintenance of Dual PurPass vehicles.
I already have a Lift Stand made by DRC, but I bought an additional one because I use it for storage of another vehicle in my garage. I'd like to compare it with the DRC one.
Was the one you received as per Image?
I don't know which Manufacturer was the first to market this type of product, but I think DRC is the MAJOR MANUFACTURER in the STAND of LiftType with Damper? I think so.
PROTOOLS' Lift Stand is a "DRC+AstroPRO Ducts÷2" The product is functional and just like the Image, although there are some parts where the system is a bit....
Was the installation difficult?
The body and lever part, which is lifted by the principle of leverage, arrive in the box in a pre-installed state, so after opening the box, the body is assembled with two Bolts & Nuts.:Pair (for Left and Right) Bolt did not go into Smooth due to a subtle Gap in the
I used a round bar File to slightly enlarge the hole, but I think this is an individual difference, so I don't think all products have gapped holes.
How was your experience with it?
The vehicle is almost vertical and stable after lift up with less rattling at the props than with DRC products.
Since it has only been a short time since we purchased it, we have not experienced any Damper gas loss, and there is no functional inferiority compared to DRC products, and we hope that the performance will be maintained for as long as possible.
The rubber mats on the ceiling, which are grounded to the vehicle, are fixed to the top panel with thicker Rivet, but in terms of visual quality, they are inferior to those made by DRC.
[Was there anything that disappointed you?
I don't think it is a disappointment, but the paint on the lever part of the leverage is easily peeled off, so it might be better to handle it carefully, apply protective tape, or repaint it, as the base is exposed when it is raised and lowered roughly.
Other items that would be helpful
Point and hang of installation
If each moving part is thoroughly greased up before use, wear and force on moving parts can be reduced, so it is a good practice.
Quantities like the one I purchased:Pair (for Left and Right) Even if there is a gap in the screw hole of a screw, it is easy to rework it, so do not panic and check each part after temporary assembly.
[Availability and clarity of the Instruction Manual
It contains only a very simple installation instruction manual like a memo, but I think it is an easy-to-understand product for its intended use.
[Notes]
When lifting up, use the carBoth Sides of the car where the ground surface is as flat as possible.
Lifting up on an uneven surface can cause the vehicle to become unstable and fall over, damaging or injuring the motorcycle.
Also, be sure to lock the lock lever after lifting up.
Please make sure to check the lock to avoid the risk of accidentally touching the lever of the leverage part and causing the motorcycle to come down.
[ITEMS TO BUY TOGETHER
If you do not have Grease as a maintenance tool, purchase cheap Grease and apply it to the moving parts during assembly.
[Opinions and requests to Manufacturer
To be honest, there is not much price difference between this product and the one made by DRC. "Sell" If you pay a little more Gold, a real (?) DRC will replace it. If you pay a little more Gold, you can replace your DRC with a real (?) DRC.
I would not say half the price, but a price about 4,000 yen lower than that of the DRC product would be attractive enough. View detail