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Started by DucHead, October 01, 2008, 04:50:11 PM

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DucHead

October 01, 2008, 04:50:11 PM Last Edit: October 01, 2008, 05:05:25 PM by pompetta
Can anyone tell me the gauge of the starter wire for an '05 S4R (desmoquattro)?  It's approximately 7mm in diameter.

Thanks,
  Dave
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

He Man

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October 01, 2008, 05:12:23 PM Last Edit: October 01, 2008, 05:44:37 PM by He Man
See below, its NOT A 1 guage!!!! ;D
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Ducnial

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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.

He Man

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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.
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Howie

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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.

DucHead

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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.

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ducpainter

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