New to me 65 Harley electric

Jeepman13126 · 03-04-2018, 02:52 PM

Hey guys I am wiring it back up and was wondering what gauge wire I should be using. I used 4 gauge for the batteries, but the speed controller and switch’s use lighter gauges. I don’t know if the previous owner rewired it but most of the wire is he thicker strand wire. Some of it seems to be rated as house type wire. Should I be using the finer strand stuff like automotive wire, or more of the thicker strand stuff, or does it not matter. The 4 gauge I got is welding wire, and many fine strands. I am still using the solenoids and original speed controller for now. If anybody has a list of what gauge all the wiring should be that would be greatly appreciated.

jakesnake27 · 03-04-2018, 03:29 PM

The 4 gauge welding wire you are using for the batteries is perfect. As for the smaller wires, use 16 gauge automotive stranded wire.

Jeepman13126 · 03-05-2018, 02:55 AM

Awesome, thank you.

Jeepman13126 · 03-06-2018, 02:58 AM

Got her painted. Started doing the wiring as well. It is coming along nicely.

Dennisneri · 03-06-2018, 05:25 AM

looking good

jakesnake27 · 03-06-2018, 03:17 PM

That is looking GREAT!

Jeepman13126 · 03-07-2018, 02:52 AM

Well I still have some finishing touches to add but she is up and running. Now how do I make it faster and more powerful. It does well on level ground, but the Hills leave a lot to be desired.

Jeepman13126 · 03-07-2018, 02:53 AM

Here’s some more.

jakesnake27 · 03-08-2018, 07:32 PM

Looks great, love the color!

mikeasis · 03-10-2018, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeepman13126

I am going back tomorrow to talk to them about it. They owe me a wheel for sure.

did you get your wheel issue straightened out?

03-04-2018, 02:52 PM	#31
Jeepman13126 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22	Re: New to me 65 Harley electric Hey guys I am wiring it back up and was wondering what gauge wire I should be using. I used 4 gauge for the batteries, but the speed controller and switch’s use lighter gauges. I don’t know if the previous owner rewired it but most of the wire is he thicker strand wire. Some of it seems to be rated as house type wire. Should I be using the finer strand stuff like automotive wire, or more of the thicker strand stuff, or does it not matter. The 4 gauge I got is welding wire, and many fine strands. I am still using the solenoids and original speed controller for now. If anybody has a list of what gauge all the wiring should be that would be greatly appreciated.
Jeepman13126 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22

03-04-2018, 03:29 PM	#32
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: New to me 65 Harley electric The 4 gauge welding wire you are using for the batteries is perfect. As for the smaller wires, use 16 gauge automotive stranded wire.
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03-05-2018, 02:55 AM	#33
Jeepman13126 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 22	Re: New to me 65 Harley electric Awesome, thank you.
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03-06-2018, 05:25 AM	#35
Dennisneri Gone Wild Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pendelton NY ( F cuomo) Posts: 923	Re: New to me 65 Harley electric looking good

03-06-2018, 03:17 PM	#36
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: New to me 65 Harley electric That is looking GREAT!
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03-08-2018, 07:32 PM	#39
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: New to me 65 Harley electric Looks great, love the color!
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