More electrical testing....

[thunderace]

2mm square should be fine for most things.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5M-2mm-12V-AU ... 3a7ab315d5

That's not large enough for stator wiring, it works out at 14AWG. Ideally you want 10AWG (5.26mm sq) or larger.

Bikemonkey, domestic cable is a no no. Use proper automotive cable

[bikemonkey]

I consider myself told off then

So I need some 5.26mm sq for the stator and reg/rec plug wiring then?



@CMSMJ1, yeah I did use it as stator wiring.....

[thunderace]

Either 14AWG or 6mm sq. that's the nearest metric equivalent

Try and get the extra flexible silicone stuff and some fibreglass braided sleeve as well to protect it from any heat.

[bikemonkey]

This stuff good then? (forgive all my questions, electrics are not my strong point as you all may have worked out )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GANTRY-LIGHT- ... 3378c3ce40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360506025995

[thunderace]

This stuff good then? (forgive all my questions, electrics are not my strong point as you all may have worked out )

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GANTRY-LIGHT- ... 3378c3ce40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360506025995

Yep and Yep

[bikemonkey]

Problem now solved by my new proper wiring, bike is charging its self at idle like it used to

Hopefully I shall read things properly next time and not create long threads out of being a numpty with a previously shit soldering iron. Thanks to Steve (thunderace) for a recommendation on a good soldering iron

[jim157]

What soldering iron did you get? I've got a cheap one from Maplin but it's a bit shit.

[bikemonkey]

I got a antex xs25 with the silicon flexible wire, it's so much better than my old draper cheapy from the local autostore