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Offline sye

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Replacement battery leads CB500
« on: February 17, 2019, 02:41:43 PM »
I've just taken a good look at the battery leads and they are well past there best and I doubt hat they are original. Does anyone know what gauge cable is used and where I can get the flag terminals from so I can make some up?

It seems that both battery connectors should be soldered flag terminal rings with a 6mm hole. The earth strap should have a flat 8mm ring on the other end and the live a flat 6mm ring? Anyone done this before and can give me a pointer please?

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Re: Replacement battery leads CB500
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2019, 05:10:13 PM »
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Re: Replacement battery leads CB500
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2019, 05:14:03 PM »
Thanks for the link Steve but I've already looked there. the OEM cable appears to be 10mm2, which is enough for 70amps. Everyone seems to only offer 16mm2 for battery connectors?

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Re: Replacement battery leads CB500
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2019, 06:18:26 PM »
I bought some new leads for both the CB750 and the CB500 from CMSNL last year, they were in stock at that time so might still be available.

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Re: Replacement battery leads CB500
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2019, 07:14:18 PM »
ebay have it listed, but looks thin strand and you awill have to solder fittings.
Phil
1971  CB500K0  Candy Jade Green or Candy Gold
1973  CB500K1  Candy Ruby Red
1975  CB550F1   Shiny Orange
1978  CB550K     Excel Black

 

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