think we might have to keep a wee diary of our DB's posting style. might be a wee pattern developing here. :Angelic::smile:
I made my own set of thicker gauge leads a few years ago. Even though you follow the same route as previous cables because of the extra thickness they are harder to fit.
The kit I fitted had much fatter cables than Exiges. Also, I suspect Exiges terminals nestle much better with the oem ones, so fitting should be much simpler. However, the pita problems that Exige has no control over will remain as that is down to the design of the bike. I'm sure the clear instructions will help you through.
"Proper replacement ones " are not possible because there are other cables crimped into the terminals of the oem battery cables that are part of the wiring loom, so you cannot simply discard the oem cables and replace them with new. Someone who is a dab hand with electrics would have no problem overcoming this but the rest of us need to use the piggybacking method.
I had been thinking of cuting the main battery leads at the battery ends and discarding , but not sure as that would just give the same size cable , albeit new ones,,, ( again talking from memory just now as at work and do not have access to bike to check properlly )
On the Hypermotards the cables can be replaced totally, as I think Fin did with his Mutley - the improvement is just the same due to the quality of the cables and terminals, the cables are fatter than the std ones too - I think most standard are 12mm sq - mine are 16mm but more importantly with no restriction at the terminals. They also will not deteriorate through vibration or water ingress. You cannot cut the standard ones out on the 999 unless you know what you are doing electrically - and there is absolutely no need, so don't
thats interesting DB, have you actually fitted then to a 749 / 999 , can you tell me from your experience , did you find the battery neg to earth ( engine bolt ) was actually 3 or 4 inch shorter than the oem one, and did you find this to be a problem ,, did you fit the battery neg lead before refitting the electrickity box/ batt box back in place or with it still off, i presume you did have it off or how else did you get to the solinoid ( you know the roundy round type thingy ) connections,,, i eagerly await your reply as i was having a little difficulty with these issues before the dark descended on me tonite sending me into the comfort of cheryl and a bottle of beer !!.. ta in adv. Rod.
hi Stu,, got started on the fit tonite,,,,, came up against a few issues,, hopefully nothing too major and i can conquer them tomo when the daylight returns ,,,, as someone said it is a tight squeeze ,, you say not to ( dont get me wrong i dont doubt you and dont intend to ) cut and discard the main battery leads, from what i can see having traced then both it would be a simple jod to snip them and seal up the bare ends,, as you say your leads are of a larger dia so should carry at least the same current as the oem ones,, ii guess the piggy back will carry even more which may be beneficial................ i did notice that the battery earth cable is a few ( between 3 and 4 ) inch shorter than the oem,,, ia m finding this a bit of a prob but may be ok when ( if i am correct ) i fit it after reassembly and refit of the battery box,,,,,,,,,,,, also , why is the ( piggyback ) battery earth to engine bolt engine end fitting at 90deg , would it not have been better / easier to have it flat like the oem one. ........ none of this is intended as any form of criticisim, just looking for some guidence,,, ta Rod...
Hi Rod, The new earth lead doesn't connect to the current OEM Earth point but to the starter motor bolt as shown in the instructions this is why it is shorter.
Fit the piggy backed connectors to the battery with the battery pulled forward slightly out of the housing, then once in place on tightened push the battery back into position.
Best to temporarily isolate the earth cable at the opposite end of the battery so it can't connect to metal during the final instal, and connect to the starter bolt last to prevent sparks :Wideyed:
