electrical system redesign

[posplayr]

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[smokienutz]

this simplified diagram will work for a 1100?

 

[posplayr]

this simplified diagram will work for a 1100?

In theory it would work for an 1100 but there is no provison for lights, gauges or turn signals. It was intended for bobber and bare bones electrical and those would have to be added as per your desires.

Personally in the same way I would not strip out all the light and indicators for a car, I would try and keep a GS1100 pretty close to stock so this stripped down version I can't really recommend.

I would also add a coil relay mod, if you were going to rewire everything as that gives the most reliable voltage to the coils.

 

[smokienutz]

In theory it would work for an 1100 but there is no provison for lights, gauges or turn signals. It was intended for bobber and bare bones electrical and those would have to be added as per your desires.

Personally in the same way I would not strip out all the light and indicators for a car, I would try and keep a GS1100 pretty close to stock so this stripped down version I can't really recommend.

I would also add a coil relay mod, if you were going to rewire everything as that gives the most reliable voltage to the coils.

ok cool. atm i am in the process of getting wires and sockets etc. making a new harness/wiring. what would the best wire for this? is there a better brand to look for? or can i just go w/ the typical automotive type wire? also i wanted to go w/ 12 gauge wire but the more i look at it, it seems i want have enough room in there lol. i was told 14 is ok. what do y'all think?

if i hijacked a thread i apoligize.

 

[posplayr]

ok cool. atm i am in the process of getting wires and sockets etc. making a new harness/wiring. what would the best wire for this? is there a better brand to look for? or can i just go w/ the typical automotive type wire? also i wanted to go w/ 12 gauge wire but the more i look at it, it seems i want have enough room in there lol. i was told 14 is ok. what do y'all think?

if i hijacked a thread i apoligize.

The best wire (whether you need it is a different matter) is teflon coated wire. It is harder to strip but is standard practice in miltary and avionics systems. I would only go 12G on the main power lines between R/R and ignition switch, fusebox, battery. Once the current is distributed you can switch back to 14 G.

http://www.bulkwire.com/wire-cable/ptfe-high-temperature-stranded-wire.html

 

[smokienutz]

The best wire (whether you need it is a different matter) is teflon coated wire. It is harder to strip but is standard practice in miltary and avionics systems. I would only go 12G on the main power lines between R/R and ignition switch, fusebox, battery. Once the current is distributed you can switch back to 14 G.

http://www.bulkwire.com/wire-cable/ptfe-high-temperature-stranded-wire.html

that's some cool stuff. i wouldn't need to shroud/cover it. just run it and be done.

 

[fgrable@sbcglobal.net]

FWIW, Teflon insulation just gives you higher resistance to heat before insulation breakdown. I wouldn't spend the money for teflon in this application as the stock wiring insulation has proved itself quite well (unless you are planing to run some wires a 1/4 away from a header pipe or soemthing like that) Standard automotive wiring run in the stock locations should be just fine. If anything, go get marine grade wire because it has tinned conductors(offers more resistance to moisture corrosion) usually has more strands (for more flexibility)

 

[posplayr]

FWIW, Teflon insulation just gives you higher resistance to heat before insulation breakdown. I wouldn't spend the money for teflon in this application as the stock wiring insulation has proved itself quite well (unless you are planing to run some wires a 1/4 away from a header pipe or soemthing like that) Standard automotive wiring run in the stock locations should be just fine. If anything, go get marine grade wire because it has tinned conductors(offers more resistance to moisture corrosion) usually has more strands (for more flexibility)

Thanks, I did not realize marine grade wire as fully tinned. I did a quick goodle search and found this thread debating pros and cons. Your right corrosion resistance is more important that the higher heat resistance of the insulation

http://www.sailingtalks.com/forums/...marine-grade-wiring-vs-nonmarine-grade-wiring

 

[smokienutz]

FWIW, Teflon insulation just gives you higher resistance to heat before insulation breakdown. I wouldn't spend the money for teflon in this application as the stock wiring insulation has proved itself quite well (unless you are planing to run some wires a 1/4 away from a header pipe or soemthing like that) Standard automotive wiring run in the stock locations should be just fine. If anything, go get marine grade wire because it has tinned conductors(offers more resistance to moisture corrosion) usually has more strands (for more flexibility)

ty. i went this direction. and it is way less expensive. i also got a cool braided houseing too. it's flame reatarded and uv resistant. now for connectors