Injector boot renewal

[philfingers]

Old injector boots were perished. Pretty simple to swap. You need a release tool. You can buy a whole selection on eBay for a few pounds.
Slide the old boot off the back of the plug
Small screw driver on the back of the plug and there’s a retaining clip that needs to be released to allow wires to come out
Slide the release tool in the front and the connector can be taken out the back. Make a note of which wire goes in which hole. Remove second connector. Cut off old boot
Tiny bit of spray oil/ lubricant. Slide one connector into new boot, followed by second behind it. You might need to slightly bend the ‘barbs’ back out so they latch into plug housing. Bit if spray and push then back into the correct holes. Lock the clip on the back back in. Push boot over.
These fit nicely over both the plug and are snug of the wire so not water ingress.
Took longer to write this than do the second one!
These convoluted ones resemble the originals and sit so much better than the straight ones that are more commonly available.
Took me 15 mins in total
Tools:-
Release tool
Side cutters for removing old boot
Small flat blades screwdriver
Light oil/ silicon spray (WD40 etc)

 

[Lannis]

Thanks for that! Mine have been cracked for years (and the source of good-natured but disparaging comments from fellow riders) but I haven't wanted to tackle it. But I've got no excuse now ....

Lannis

 

[scottmastrocinque]

Where did you get the replacement boots at please?

 

[GTM®]

Where did you get the replacement boots at please?

I'd like to know too. Scott, the ones below can be had from our friend Joe at CycleTerminal.com. They are higher quality than stock, though without the flex accordion portion.

 

[philfingers]

I'd like to know too. Scott, the ones below can be had from our friend Joe at CycleTerminal.com. They are higher quality than stock, though without the flex accordion portion.
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I get them from my trade supplier in the UK. I got some of those above GTM but they don’t flex enough for me. These I’ve sourced are good. Drop me PM if you like.

 

[philfingers]

Where did you get the replacement boots at please?

I get them from my trade supplier. Maybe I can supply to the USA

 

[GTM®]

I get them from my trade supplier in the UK. I got some of those above GTM but they don’t flex enough for me. These I’ve sourced are good. Drop me PM if you like.

Thanks Phil, email coming at you from your account used to Register here.

 

[Lannis]

I get them from my trade supplier. Maybe I can supply to the USA

That would be great if you could. Every Stelvio owner is going to need a replacement pair at some point.

Put me down for a pair if you're counting ... !!

Lannis

 

[philfingers]

That would be great if you could. Every Stelvio owner is going to need a replacement pair at some point.

Put me down for a pair if you're counting ... !!

Lannis

I’m sending Todd some samples. Maybe he can Mail you a set to try

 

[Lannis]

I’m sending Todd some samples. Maybe he can Mail you a set to try

If I get a pair, I'll get a release tool and photo-document putting them on.

 

[philfingers]

glad you got yours Lannis. I sent a few sets to Scott and Todd too. It seems i can mail stuff to the USA from the UK quicker than i can into Europe. Brexit has killed my trade in Ducati cables to Europe. Interestingly I had a conversation with a guy the other day who makes motorcycle gaskets and he said the same. Brexit has screwed our export to Europe. He can make gaskets for anything given a pattern. Might be worth knowing Todd if there's anything you struggle with

 

[GTM®]

glad you got yours Lannis. I sent a few sets to Scott and Todd too. It seems i can mail stuff to the USA from the UK quicker than i can into Europe. Brexit has killed my trade in Ducati cables to Europe. Interestingly I had a conversation with a guy the other day who makes motorcycle gaskets and he said the same. Brexit has screwed our export to Europe. He can make gaskets for anything given a pattern. Might be worth knowing Todd if there's anything you struggle with

Phil, got them yesterday, thank you! Look top quality. I will be in touch via email when I need more, for sure. Send me the gasket guys info via email please; Info @GuzziTech.com

 

[Lannis]

I put my new injector boots on my Stelvio, looks much nicer now.

Hardly worth my taking additional photos, it's pretty simple, as indicated above by philfingers.

1. Unclip the connector off of the injector
2. Snip off the old boot.
3. Pop off the hinged retaining clip on the back of the connector holding the wires into the plug.
4. Slip your pin-removal tool up into the front of the connector to depress the tang on the terminal, push the wire forward into the connector to release it, and then pull the wires out (making note of which-goes-to-which!)
5. Slip the new boot up over the terminals and wires. It's tight, so you need something greasy but harmless to slick up the rubber.
I tore one new boot with a jeweller's screwdriver trying to pry the boot over the wire loom tubing; don't YOU do that! Nothing sharp, just work it on like a tire.
6. Push the terminals back into the plug (you can feel the "click"), snap the hinged cover back down, and work the boot down to where it belongs.

Not hard, just fiddly, like most jobs ....

Lannis

 

[scottmastrocinque]

glad you got yours Lannis. I sent a few sets to Scott and Todd too. It seems i can mail stuff to the USA from the UK quicker than i can into Europe. Brexit has killed my trade in Ducati cables to Europe. Interestingly I had a conversation with a guy the other day who makes motorcycle gaskets and he said the same. Brexit has screwed our export to Europe. He can make gaskets for anything given a pattern. Might be worth knowing Todd if there's anything you struggle with

I got them yesterday but won’t get to open them until the weekend. Thank You Very Much!

 

[philfingers]

I got them yesterday but won’t get to open them until the weekend. Thank You Very Much!

No problem I appreciate all your technical input to this forum along with Todd so happy send a few sets to you too

 

[philfingers]

I put my new injector boots on my Stelvio, looks much nicer now.

Hardly worth my taking additional photos, it's pretty simple, as indicated above by philfingers.

1. Unclip the connector off of the injector
2. Snip off the old boot.
3. Pop off the hinged retaining clip on the back of the connector holding the wires into the plug.
4. Slip your pin-removal tool up into the front of the connector to depress the tang on the terminal, push the wire forward into the connector to release it, and then pull the wires out (making note of which-goes-to-which!)
5. Slip the new boot up over the terminals and wires. It's tight, so you need something greasy but harmless to slick up the rubber.
I tore one new boot with a jeweller's screwdriver trying to pry the boot over the wire loom tubing; don't YOU do that! Nothing sharp, just work it on like a tire.
6. Push the terminals back into the plug (you can feel the "click"), snap the hinged cover back down, and work the boot down to where it belongs.

Not hard, just fiddly, like most jobs ....

Lannis

Bit of ‘maintenance’ or silicon spray helps slide them on. Glad you got it done