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Title: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: DucHead on October 01, 2008, 04:50:11 PM

Can anyone tell me the gauge of the starter wire for an '05 S4R (desmoquattro)? It's approximately 7mm in diameter.

Thanks,
Dave

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: He Man on October 01, 2008, 05:12:23 PM

See below, its NOT A 1 guage!!!! ;D

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: Ducnial on October 01, 2008, 05:38:33 PM

My '07 S4Rt looks like about 6 gauge but mat be 8 gage, measures 0.275" including insulation. Use at least THHN as it has a thinner insulation and is rated 90°C. May want to use a finer strand than std 19 as std might be too stiff to easily route.

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: He Man on October 01, 2008, 05:44:14 PM

Whoops. Im converted the mm to inch wrong. :(

I went own to look at the wire. I currently have a #6 on mine. 7mm diameter including insulation. figure 5mm of wire only.

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: Howie on October 02, 2008, 02:39:00 AM

These people may be able to help you. They make upgrade kits for the older bikes. My guess is the kit may fit yours. Give them a call.

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: DucHead on October 03, 2008, 07:56:15 PM

10 minute job. A guy at the electronic supply shop gave me the wire! Two connectors and I was ready to go. Very easy mod, and cheap too. Afterward, I re-routed the fuel lines.

Before:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2125.jpg)

After:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/DSCN2126.jpg)

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: ducpainter on October 05, 2008, 05:49:30 AM

what gauge did you end up using Dave?

Title: Re: Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R
Post by: DucHead on October 05, 2008, 03:45:36 PM

Quote from: ducpainter on October 05, 2008, 05:49:30 AM
what gauge did you end up using Dave?

6 gauge. I shoulda done this a long time ago. It was beyond easy, looks better, and allows easier removal of the belt covers.

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