Honda-SOHC
Other Stuff => Misc / Open => Topic started by: MrDavo on October 04, 2017, 10:22:43 AM
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This should be easy, if you know the answer, what gauge wire should I be buying for indicators etc?
I have some correct size bullets sleeves and sockets to replace all the nasty red connectors in my headlamp, I'd like to extend the feed to the indicators as they can pull out at full lock, having been shortened in the past by stripping back to fit aforementioned red crap.
I have speaker wire that's too thin and heavy duty stuff that's too thick, what should it be?
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Somewhere in between. I've bought wire from VWP which is thinner than the original but it's only the insulation that's thinner than the original. It's called Thinwall 0.5mm and it's rated for 11A.
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Alan (BigAl http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=801 ) on here is your man but I would have thought thin-wall insulation, 1mm² CSA conductor would be fine both electrically & mechanically.
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As Ash say's 1.00mm thin-wall insulated cable will do the job (Vehicle wiring products) Crimping bullet/socket connectors can be a hit & miss with 1.00mm cable depending on the crimp tool. I normally use 2.00mm thin-wall cable for the main harness on larger bikes (same outside diameter as the old pvc) but much easier to work with and the crimp/cord grip are more secure (as image)