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Freddyfruitba...
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PostPosted: 15:15 - 20 Mar 2017    Post subject: Which automotive cable? Reply with quote
I need to spend a bit of time and effort sorting out the wiring of the V-Strom; some of the ancillaries aren't working (or at least not correctly); courtesy of the previous owner, so I've bought an auxillary fusebox to do it properly.

I realise I'm also going to need a bit more cable, though. I can see there's plenty available in short lengths off ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Wires-Electrical-Cabling/174027/i.html?_sop=12) - but I really don't know what thickness/grade I need. Can someone advise please? I'll be using it for satnav, a ciggie lighter/USB socket, daytime running lights, and possibly in the future, heated grips (which is presumably the biggest current eater). Would be easier I suppose to get one grade of cable for all; any reason not to?.
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PostPosted: 15:24 - 20 Mar 2017    Post subject: Re: Which automotive cable? Reply with quote
Freddyfruitbat wrote:
I need to spend a bit of time and effort sorting out the wiring of the V-Strom; some of the ancillaries aren't working (or at least not correctly); courtesy of the previous owner, so I've bought an auxillary fusebox to do it properly.

I realise I'm also going to need a bit more cable, though. I can see there's plenty available in short lengths off ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Wires-Electrical-Cabling/174027/i.html?_sop=12) - but I really don't know what thickness/grade I need. Can someone advise please? I'll be using it for satnav, a ciggie lighter/USB socket, daytime running lights, and possibly in the future, heated grips (which is presumably the biggest current eater). Would be easier I suppose to get one grade of cable for all; any reason not to?.


You need to check any high wattage items but I normally just buy trailerboard cable - cheap and lots of colours either leave it in the outer or strip it according to your needs. Add a roll of self amalgamating tape and some bullet connectors (I prefer the solder ones with the separate insulation) and off you go. Worth documenting what you do for future reference
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PostPosted: 16:55 - 20 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
https://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/section.php/198/1/single-core-pvc-thin-wall-cable/9ea0c071694256e60c0e3cb87aee3be4
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Freddyfruitba...
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PostPosted: 01:05 - 21 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's great - thanks both
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PostPosted: 11:22 - 21 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:
https://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/section.php/198/1/single-core-pvc-thin-wall-cable/9ea0c071694256e60c0e3cb87aee3be4


You beat me to it stinkwheel - I dealt with them years ago when I designed and made up a complete wiring loom for a replica Model A I rebuilt. These guys are really helpful and their range of products excellent. Their catalogue even lists cables with typical uses etc.
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