Starter Motor Lead

[Guest]

I am trying to change out the starter lead and main lead to from the solenoid to the battery. I was able to find the lead to the solenoid but cant seem to locate the starter lead. I dont have the tools to crimp large wire and I would rather just purchase the leads if possible already prepared. I was looking at some vendors online but cant locate the part number in any of the diagrams. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find the part number/lead?

[Brendan W]

This might help. Click on part for more detailed info.

https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs1100e-1983-d-usa-e03_model34167/partslist/BLCK0003.html#results

[last337]

This might help. Click on part for more detailed info.
https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs1100e...3.html#results

Thanks but I was already able to find the battery lead. Still looking for part number from solenoid to starter.

[fastbysuzuki]

Thanks but I was already able to find the battery lead. Still looking for part number from solenoid to starter.

ime not 100% but it may be part of the wiring harness.

[Brendan W]

copied the wrong page

https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs1100e-1983-d-usa-e03_model34167/partslist/BLCK0022.html#results

[last337]

copied the wrong page
https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs1100e...2.html#results

The lead still isnt on that diagram either. It is the one that goes from the other post of the solenoid to the starter motor itself. It should be a 6 or 8 gauge lead 20+ inches long.

[Big T]

It's in the electrical page, but not in the diagram.
The battery to solenoid lead is shown as #6. Go down the list to 6-2 to find the solenoid -starter lead.

Order that part number from a local or online dealer. Brendan's in Ireland and that's a UK site

[Redman]

I am trying to change out the starter lead and main lead to from the solenoid to the battery. I was able to find the lead to the solenoid but cant seem to locate the starter lead. I dont have the tools to crimp large wire and I would rather just purchase the leads if possible already prepared. I was looking at some vendors online but cant locate the part number in any of the diagrams. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find the part number/lead?

Keep in mind that the negative cable from the battery to the back of the engine is just as important.

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[Steve]

There is also a chance that you might find one at your local auto parts store. Yeah, they will tell you that they need to look up a part number, just tell them that you want to see the assortment of "universal" cables hanging on the back wall. I think the stock one is 8-gauge. Like Redman says, don't forget to check the ground cable from the back of the engine to the frame.

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[Redman]

If considering "universal" battery cables, I happened to see some at a Batterys Plus store. THey stock them for use in golf carts, mostly to tie the batteys in series (or whatever). That store only had a choice of two lengths: short, and not so short. Both with eyelets. I did use one on my Honda Shadow battery.



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[last337]

It's in the electrical page, but not in the diagram.
The battery to solenoid lead is shown as #6. Go down the list to 6-2 to find the solenoid -starter lead.

Order that part number from a local or online dealer. Brendan's in Ireland and that's a UK site

Yeah I thought so too at first but that part is listed as superseded by another part number that is Lead Battery Wire (-). I have been looking online as well and I still cant find one.

I went to my FLAPS and found a 6 gauge cable in the lawn & garden but it is a bit short at 19". Any other suggestions would be helpful.

[last337]

Does anyone know the length of that cable so I can purchase it elsewhere? I cant find that cable for any comparable older bikes? Whats the deal with that?

[Brendan W]

I've run a piece of knotted string along mine. 22-23"
It is probably not original.