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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by joshbob, Apr 6, 2011.

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  1. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    agree.........
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    The chopper wiring info and schematic I got from Bitter End Choppers says that 14 ga. wire is good for a ground connection NOT USING A STARTER and only using minimal electrical requirements. I'm using a piece of 14 ga. wire to ground. All other wires are 16 ga. The older pic doesn't show all the wiring. Bike runs. Battery charges. Lights are strong. No overheating of any wires. No problem. (see new pic).

    Just went out to check on the oil pump and . . . . it still leaks.:cussing::mad:

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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I would never run a small ground wire, they can carry more current than you realize. 14 is the size they run in 15 amp house current. I think I would up the size to at least a larger size to at least at size 10.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 19, 2011
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  5. hotroadking

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    I would agree plus you can get a premade cable at napa designed for the job


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    hotroadking, Sep 19, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I would agree to Napa, better to be safe than smoking on the side of the road.
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    #10 is a little small too...I'd run at least #6 or #4 AWG...DC is different than AC...#10 is good for 30 amps AC...less resistance(heat,voltage drop) with a heavier cable.
    Lucifer, Sep 19, 2011
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  8. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea, if it had a starter I definitely would agree
    FLHTbiker, Sep 19, 2011
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  9. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    A good ground solves many problems


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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea a good ground matched to the load is a good thing, works better. :)
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    Using a heavier return won't help because the total electrical load with everything on at the same time is around 10 amps - high beam, tail & stop light. That's all I'm running. There's a 15 amp breaker for those plus a 15 amp fuse for the ignition switch plus a 30 amp fuse for the charging system. Chopper guys have been using this type system for years with no problems.

    Remember, you guys have lots of electrical accessories on your bikes plus starters.
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    Josh your right , but a better ground wire will save you a few head aches down the road , the rest you have is good for your set up
    cowboy, Sep 20, 2011
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    Better to be safe than sorry... Hey what is the deal with your oil pump?? You said that it is still leaking???
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    Yup, even with new gaskets. HRK has hooked me up with California Phil and he can get me a new S&S pump much cheaper than the one I was going to buy. So, next week I'm getting a new one.

    And when the new crankcase oil seal arrives from J&P, I'll be taking off the front pulley & Rotor/stator and fixing that leak. Then it's hooking up the brake lines and I should be ready to ride.

    But I've said that before . . . .
    joshbob, Sep 20, 2011
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  15. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Cool. Phils a good guy. Keep him on your short list for parts and help


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    hotroadking, Sep 20, 2011
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    I will. I mentioned you to him when I talked to him yesterday - then sent him an email with pics of my bike - he likes it. He recommends I use the orange Fram oil filter like Indian Larry used to use.

    BTW, I think I have a length of 8 or 10 ga. wire around, so I'll make up another ground cable from that.
    joshbob, Sep 21, 2011
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  17. MountainCruiser

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    Been cool to read through this thread, when do you think you will ride? Gotta post pix...
    MountainCruiser, Sep 21, 2011
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  18. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Yeah the fram filter would look good

    Some guys take an old can like a bud or miller can and wrap the filter lol

    I will post picks of his chopper


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    Vote bud can, bet CB does too:)
    MountainCruiser, Sep 21, 2011
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  20. joshbob

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    I think the Fram filter might be a little too long. I have a short Evo filter on it now and I just have room to get it off. Besides I like "plain" stuff, like the Shakers - plain & functional.
    We have built some Shaker style furniture in my shop classes (see pic) for the school auction every spring and bidders snap them up every time. Very popular. (Oops! Here I go, hi-jacking my thread again!)

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    Good looking cabinet
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