What's this sound like to you?

If your're trying to remove the male or female pins from the connectors, I use a flattened paper clip(take a hammer and beat one straightened end about 3/16" long so it fits in the connector)or jewelers screwdrivers to unlock the retention clip on the pin.

Don't force the pin out of the connector as it may result in getting a new connector or pin(s).

A list of connector suppliers:

www.easternbeaver.com
www.vintageconnections.com
www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=KPEL1
www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu
www.electricalconnection.com
www.electricalconnection.com/electrical-components/hitachi.htm
www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_termination&page=1
www.crowbarelectricalparts.com/butt_connectors.htm
www.ratwell.com/technical/Terminals.html
www.economycycle.com/servlet/the-Bullet-...lectrical/Categories
www.surplussales.com/SolderlessTerminals/WireTerminals-3.html

We finally had a warm day and I managed to get home before the temp dropped. It was still above 50 when I got home.

I hit the start button and the bike started up first try with almost hesitation.

I'm sure I'm still headed for a starter rebuild, but I'm hopeful now that I might make it through one riding season first.

We'll see.

Topper, glad to here your getting a little saddle time.

Now is a good time to review the maintence section in your manual and do the little things that become big headaches on the road.

Good luck.
Jim