Battery Cable Question!!!

03rangerxlt

Been Around the Block

• Jul 1, 2012

• #1

I have relocated my battery tray up to just behind the seat, and I am in the process of lengthening the cables to put power to the bike. Where in the hell do I get battery cable for this thing!?! I looked at the Autozone website, and it apears I can only buy cable form them by 25ft lengths??? Also, I need 4 gauge cable, right? Any other tips?
(1972 CB500)

 

teddpage

Over 1,000 Posts

• Jul 1, 2012

• #2

Check out some car audio websites. Sometimes they will sell you cable by the foot. I havent been there recently but i used to use www.knukonceptz.com
Worth checking out...

 

03rangerxlt

Been Around the Block

• Jul 1, 2012

• #3

So I can use 4 gauge audio power cable???

 

SONICJK

Reminds me of...me No, I'm sure of it. I hate him

• Jul 1, 2012

• #4

I think 4 gauge is way overkill unless it's the wire to the starter.

I have 12 gauge on my kick only and have no problems.

 

teddpage

Over 1,000 Posts

• Jul 1, 2012

• #5

Power cable is power cable. Some of the higher quality car audio stuf is very flexible too...could be a plus when trying to hide it on a bike.

You might also want to check out the sticky at the top of this subforum.

 

Sonreir

Oregon

DTT SUPPORTER

• Jul 1, 2012

• #6

SONICJK said:

I think 4 gauge is way overkill unless it's the wire to the starter.

I have 12 gauge on my kick only and have no problems.

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Yup. Way overkill. I'm running 14 gauge and everything through a 5-amp fuse.

 

RayR

New Member

• Jul 2, 2012

• #7

I had the same issue getting a battery cable for mine (1974 cb360). I went to home depot and got me a pair of 6 gauge cable that seemed to be the right one for my bike and got the ends there as well.
Hope this works for you.