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Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:34 pm
by thunderace
That's not large enough for stator wiring, it works out at 14AWG. Ideally you want 10AWG (5.26mm sq) or larger.
Bikemonkey, domestic cable is a no no. Use proper automotive cable

Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:50 pm
by bikemonkey
I consider myself told off then
So I need some 5.26mm sq for the stator and reg/rec plug wiring then?
@CMSMJ1, yeah I did use it as stator wiring.....
Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:03 pm
by thunderace
Either 14AWG or 6mm sq. that's the nearest metric equivalent
Try and get the extra flexible silicone stuff and some fibreglass braided sleeve as well to protect it from any heat.
Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:27 pm
by bikemonkey
This stuff good then? (forgive all my questions, electrics are not my strong point as you all may have worked out

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GANTRY-LIGHT- ... 3378c3ce40
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360506025995
Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:42 pm
by thunderace
Yep and Yep

Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:14 pm
by bikemonkey
Problem now solved by my new proper wiring, bike is charging its self at idle like it used to
Hopefully I shall read things properly next time and not create long threads out of being a numpty with a previously shit soldering iron. Thanks to Steve (thunderace) for a recommendation on a good soldering iron

Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:33 pm
by jim157
What soldering iron did you get? I've got a cheap one from Maplin but it's a bit shit.
Re: More electrical testing....
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 9:57 pm
by bikemonkey
I got a antex xs25 with the silicon flexible wire, it's so much better than my old draper cheapy from the local autostore
