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what wire gauge do i need?

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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
 
eran_k said:
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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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
 
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