Battery cables

[79hdflh]

Anybody know the gauge of the battery cables on a stock 79 FLH. I have some 6 gauge wire and was wondering if this is sufficient.
I see 4 gauge cables advertised in the J & P catalogue, but no 6.
Thanks

[Lew]

I think it's 6ga. although I can't find it listed in my reference stuff.  I'd use the 4ga. as it will provide less current loss = good....
Lew

[76shuvlinoff]

Welding cable is great stuff for this, many stranded, low resistance, and very flexible.

[stroker800]

  I make up my own cables,,,they're car stereo amp cables. They are usually #6 cable made by monster cable. They are oxygen free high strand count and very flexible..There is enuff cable to make 10 cables or so and never had any problems.

Dave

[em3]

Spend the money and buy the All balls cables from J&P, you will not be disappointed

[hotham]

Several years ago, I put a set of those high wire count, flexible cables on my stroker.  I was able to use the stock starter and eliminated the hard starting big motors with high compression can cause.  I am a believer.  Someone else used Monster cable and I made up a set for a friend with 4 gauge Monster and they worked great, too.

[Hillside Motorcycle]

We carry the Sumax "Thundervolt" cables here.
Seem to work well.

[NormL]

I have cables made up at the auto starter shop using 2 gauge.  It's pretty inexpensive really.  Just know the length and stud size and don't waste their time./   

[dave_9113]

Like other said, build your cables.  Go to a stereo shop and buy the monster cables #4.  Clear ones are cool looking.  Length that you will need and then some battery 1/4" hole battery cable ends at the auto store.  Makes nice cables for less than $10. 

dave

[NormL]

shovel cabels have 1/4' on battery and 5/16 and 3/8 for solenoid and starter conections

[shovel_denis]

Although this is an old thread......thought I'd throw in my $0.02, I'm with Stroker800 on the 4 stereo cables. I use 4GA. They are clear so just get yourself some red and black heat shrink to use on the pos and neg. Added pics of the negative cables I ran to a quick battery disconnect so you can see what they look like.

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[79hdflh]

Thanks for all your help and information guys. Here in Canada, I went to an electronics box store and inquired about the monster cables they use when installing car audio systems. Was informed the packaged cable would cost approx $100.
Way too much for 2-3 battery cables and they don't sell by the foot! Will keep looking.

[shovel_denis]

79.............. I am in canada as well and made those up for 25.00 including connections and heat shrink..........where in canada are you?

[harpo1313]

marine cable is the best and available by the foot,also stainless or copper lugs in many sizes.lottsa good stuff in the marine supply store.