wiring sleeve

[mrhedges]

I had to rewire my clocks and now everything works! This is a stupid questions but I searched to forums for an answer. What do ya'll wrap the wires in? Do you use some type of flex sleeve similar to cars? What size do I get?

 

[Brendan W]

I've used flex sleeve cannibalised from wrecked cars for areas like the steering stem.
As built they were tape wrapped.
Avoid the self amalgamating stuff as it makes a sticky mess if you ever have to go back.
The main idea is to stop rubbing so securing it is at least as important.
I would use the flexi with caution as if it's loose you could be provoking what you set out to avoid.

 

[bwringer]

My go-to sources for electrical bits. Pay ATTENTION to the minimum order instructions.

http://www.vintageconnections.com/Products/Sleeving-and-Wrap
http://www.cycleterminal.com/sleeve-tubing.html

I didn't see sleeving on EB's site, but if you need other stuff...
https://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/main.html

Also a few goodies at Cycle Recycle II; they're local to me.
https://newmotorcycleparts.net/electrical/connectors.html


Suzuki mostly used a combination of sleeving and vinyl tape. I usually use Scotch Super 88 electrical tape. It's available anywhere, and it's stretchier and far higher quality than the generic stuff and not nearly as likely to turn into a gooey runny mess.

I'm sure someone will be along shortly with an even better option.

 

[Grimly]

Spirap for me. The proper stuff, not the cheap crap that's sold on ebay - that's ok if nothing else is available, but preferably not.
I just scored a lifetime supply as ex-mil surplus - very high quality indeed.
My (or someone else's) taxes at work.

 

[bwringer]

Spirap for me. The proper stuff, not the cheap crap that's sold on ebay - that's ok if nothing else is available, but preferably not.
I just scored a lifetime supply as ex-mil surplus - very high quality indeed.
My (or someone else's) taxes at work.

On a similar note, the stuff used for aircraft generally gives me that contented feeling that whatever else may go wrong today, it won't be my wiring. Probably.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/aircraft_parts/ap/menus/el/tubing.html

The one exception is those heat shrink solder sleeves. These are somewhat expensive (not a big deal at low volume, but you do need to use up several to get some practice before deploying them for real) and in many real-world situations it can be impossible to get the even heating needed to melt the solder correctly for a reliable connection. There's a very fine line between melting the solder and overheating the plastic.

The second issue is that these are not appropriate for high-current connections and/or high heat locations. Specifically in our bikes, stator connections. These carry a lot of current relative to the wire size and they can be very close to the engine, so low-temp solder could re-melt.


Also, "marine grade" is widely misused as a marketing term, but actual marine grade wire and components are a large cut above the crap at the auto parts store.

 

[Rijko]

The best thing i found for the sleeves is this stuff,
very close to original.

https://www.rdae.nl/search/SLVG/