XJ700 Turn Signal Swap (rear to front) - How to disconnect??

I am swapping my front turn signals out for the shorter rear turn signals (so they don't protrude out as far and it gives it a tighter, more aggressive look) and I was wondering if anyone knew of the easiest way to disconnect the front signals wiring?

I have already completely removed the rear turn signals. I simply unhooked the wires that ran the length of the silver 'maxim' bar down my rear fender back to the power source, and have them separated from that 'maxim' bar as their own unit now. The problem i am having is doing a simpler version of that for the front.

I have the front turn signals dangling, as i removed the bolt on the back that threaded on to the signal to keep it on the mount, but the wires are still running to the spedo wiring cover keeping the blinker from coming off.
Is there a way to disconnect wires from the back of the bulb in the turn signal, should i cut and splice, or is it best to trace wires all the way back to under the front wiring cover and remove that way?

Thanks in advance for the help

 

they unplug in the headlight bucket.

trace them back why would you want to cut then splice? just another connection that may fail

 

If you cut and splice, I'd solder and heat-shrink it.