lonestarmedic Posted February 22, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2010 I am finally ready to assemble battery cables for 1st Gens. Getting my shop useable has been a pain in the rear. I plan on making enough for all who need them plus 3-4 extra sets. The price of copper has skyrocketed. I now pay 0.25 per foot more than last year. By purchasing the supplies carefully, I can keep the prices the same as last year. So, please reply to this thread and let me know how many sets to make. The cable is available locally so it won't take long to finish a batch. Cable from battery to solenoid is 8". Cable from solenoid to starter is 34". Cable from battery to ground is 34". The aux. leads are 8" and made from 10 gauge. I made all of the cables 2" longer than stock to allow for the increased bend radius. I have also added a ground and a positive 12 gauge accessory lead for any extra items. All 4 gauge terminals are soldered using 50/50 rosin core. The crimped ends also have solder. All terminals have adhesive wall shrink tubing applied to seal the wires. I am finishing them off by sealing any open ends with Liquid Electrical Tape. The positive aux. lead has a ring terminal to attach to the screw inside the stock fuse holder. Just remove the 3/8" blade terminal and use the screw for the ring terminal. The aux. ground lead attaches with a posilock. Price is $40.00 shipped via Priority flat rate to the US and $46.00 to Canada. If you want a posilock fuse holder for the 12 gauge lead, add $4.00. NO MONEY YET!! NEED A HEAD COUNT!! J.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted February 22, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 22, 2010 I'll take one set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Ross Posted February 22, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 22, 2010 I'll take a set too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman47 Posted February 22, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 22, 2010 I would like a set . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted February 22, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) I would like a set With posi lock fuse holder Thanks, Gary Edited February 22, 2010 by dingy aadded fuse holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plains Venture Posted February 22, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 22, 2010 Put me down for a set also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warthogcrewchief Posted February 23, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 23, 2010 I'll take a set too, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted February 23, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 23, 2010 I also need a set. Just let me know when and where to send funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankd Posted February 23, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 23, 2010 I'd like a set!!! Frank D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warthogcrewchief Posted February 23, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 23, 2010 Does the posi-lock fuse holder replace the main fuse? If so, add that to my cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted February 23, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2010 I need a set! put me down for 1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted February 23, 2010 The Posi-Lock fuse holder is an ATC type holder that fits the 12 gauge accessory wire. To replace the main 40 amp fuse requires a bit more work than just using an ATC fuse. I replaced mine with a MAXI-Fuse. These are a common fuse of the same design as the ATC fuse. The "legs" are about 3/8" wide. I used a holder with 8 gauge leads and soldered it in place of the original fuse holder. There is a version of a MAXI-fuse holder with screw used in marine applications. I considered it but decided it was physically too big. If there is enough interest, I will see what I can do for a main fuse kit. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldierBoy55B Posted February 23, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 23, 2010 Put me down for a set. The mistress will be happy to get a new set of nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocking Posted February 24, 2010 Share #14 Posted February 24, 2010 I'll take a set too....let me know when and where to send or use pay pal Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted February 24, 2010 Share #15 Posted February 24, 2010 Put me down for a set, also. Woohoo!! I was hoping you'd start making these again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted February 24, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 24, 2010 Oooh Ooooh!!!! Sign me up for one set, please. Tell me where to send the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatecityAl Posted February 25, 2010 Share #17 Posted February 25, 2010 I'll take a set and thanks in advance. Let me know about the PayPal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 4, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 4, 2010 Any word yet on when and where to send the money for these wires? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumn1 Posted March 4, 2010 Share #19 Posted March 4, 2010 I will take a set, let me know about paypal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarmedic Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted March 7, 2010 Ok folks- I count 15 set here. I stopped by the weld shop and ordered cable. I will pick that up Tuesday after work. Should ship cables the 13th to the 16th. As they are finished I will post Paypal info and snail mail info. I will make a few extra for spring and summer. I will PM each member on this posting for shipping info about the middle of the week. I even have fancy Post Office labels this time. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted March 12, 2010 Share #21 Posted March 12, 2010 COOL Timing is working out perfect for me. I should get it just about the time I am ready to dive into the electrical on this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgn Posted March 13, 2010 Share #22 Posted March 13, 2010 Sent PM for a set Steve Neal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmicko Posted March 17, 2010 Share #23 Posted March 17, 2010 Any word on when these will be ready to ship? I need an excuse to take my bike apart again!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson Knight Posted March 18, 2010 Share #24 Posted March 18, 2010 LoneStar, is it too late to order a set for me? My 88 is in the shop with bad Ignition computer. Looks like it'll be there for a while, at least until I can get my aftermarket one in from the Cezech Repub. Anyway, they have battery and battery box all taken out currently and I'm thinking it's a PERFECT time to swap out cables!! Please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted April 3, 2010 Share #25 Posted April 3, 2010 Has anyone heard from lonestarmedic? He hasn't been on since 3/13 I was hoping to get the battery cables for my bike. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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