Norvil starter cables

click · Aug 9, 2011

Hi Lads,

Started phase 1 of my starter upgrade, install thicker cables.

Got the cables from Norvil. Spent nearly a full day figuring out how to route them & came to the conclusion they are too short!!

The red earth cable is just long enough to reach the battery, but it's very tight & will need replacing.

The black cable from the starter to the solenoid is not long enough, the original is 23 3/4" the one sent from Norvil is 22"

Got an email from Les saying they where OE length, which they are not!

Serves me right for being lazy, I was going to make up my own :roll: anybody know a good supplier of cable/connectors in the UK?

All the best

Kevin

L.A.B. · Aug 9, 2011

Vehicle Wiring Products: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... mepage.php

Auto Electric Supplies: http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/

I recommend you buy the flexible type.

click · Aug 9, 2011

Hi L.A.B.,

Once again, thank you for your help.

I was looking at this cable: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... ycable.php

The welding cable at the bottom, some have said this is more flexable than battery cable?

There are two sizes, which one would you recommend? Electrics are not my strong point!

Also: http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p ... tegory/124

Which size should I go for?

Kevin

L.A.B. · Aug 9, 2011

If I remember correctly, I used the VWP 170A 196/0.40 cable but the 322/0.30 is probably better.

However, I know others have recommended using welding cable.

click · Aug 9, 2011

Appreciate the info. & help, it's like having my own technical support helpline

Now to do some ordering!

Kevin

ZFD · Aug 9, 2011

Stronger starter cables available under part # 06-7269 from Andover Norton. These are long enough.
Joe

click · Aug 9, 2011

ZFD said:
Stronger starter cables available under part # 06-7269 from Andover Norton. These are long enough.
Joe

Hi ZFD,

Good find, I didn't check with Andover thinking, wrongly, that they would only supply original spec. cables.

Thanks

Kevin

click · Aug 11, 2011

Update:

A lad in Ireland made up a set of cables for me + I got my upgraded starter in the post.

Just finished the install and I now have a fully working electric start as opposed to an electric assist :lol:

It's early days, but so far everything is working OK.

If I get some time I'll stick up a video on youtube of the bike starting.

Kevin

rick in seattle · Aug 11, 2011

Build your own and route them to your liking. Any decent marine supply shop will carry bulk 4 gauge and 6 gauge insulated flexible copper cable and the connectors that are soldered to the end (takes a hefty iron). Add heat shrink to the ends and your custom product will fit perfectly, cost less, and look as good as anything available from a motorcycle supply shop. More fun, too.

click · Aug 15, 2011

Hi Lads,

Brought the Norton on a shakedown run today to check all the changes I made where OK, did about 30miles.

Shot some video on my phone of the bike starting using the new starter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dogXDxe5hb0

Kevin

swooshdave · Aug 15, 2011

click said:
Hi Lads,

Brought the Norton on a shakedown run today to check all the changes I made where OK, did about 30miles.

Shot some video on my phone of the bike starting using the new starter:

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dogXDxe5hb0[/video]

Kevin

click · Aug 16, 2011

Hi swooshdave,

Thanks for embedding the video :mrgreen:

Kevin

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