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    what wire gauge do i need?

    I'm rebuilding most of the wiring on my GSX400, which wires should be the "heavy load" ones and what gauge should they be

    is this ok?
    battery + to relay to starter: 10 - 8 awg
    battery - to frame and engine: 10 - 8 awg
    ignition +:12 14 awg
    grounds to frame: 12 - 14 AWG

    thanks
    Eran

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    Originally posted by eran_k View Post
    I'm rebuilding most of the wiring on my GSX400, which wires should be the "heavy load" ones and what gauge should they be

    is this ok?
    battery + to relay to starter: 10 - 8 awg
    battery - to frame and engine: 10 - 8 awg
    ignition +:12 14 awg
    grounds to frame: 12 - 14 AWG

    thanks
    Eran
    I went #8 for leads to the starter relay and then to starter. Also #8 for battery to frame ground then to engine.
    Ignition I went with the factory wires.
    Grounds were either 12, 14 or 16. I also made all grounds terminate to a single location.

    I also installed relays for high and low beam, coils and horn.

    She turns over without any issues and this is a 1000 with the Yosh 1085 big bore.

    For the main battery wires I used marine grade tinned wire due to its superior properties and flexibility. Wish I used it for everything else also, but $$ limitations.

    Daryl
    1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head
    1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017

    I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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