Starter wire gauge for '05 S4R

[DucHead]

Can anyone tell me the gauge of the starter wire for an '05 S4R (desmoquattro)?  It's approximately 7mm in diameter.

Thanks,
  Dave

[He Man]

See below, its NOT A 1 guage!!!!

[Ducnial]

My '07 S4Rt looks like about 6 gauge but mat be 8 gage, measures 0.275" including insulation.   Use  at least THHN as it has a thinner insulation and is rated 90°C.  May want to use a finer strand than std 19 as std might be too stiff to easily route.

[He Man]

Whoops. Im converted the mm to inch wrong. 

I went own to look at the wire. I currently have a #6 on mine. 7mm diameter including insulation. figure 5mm of wire only.

[Howie]

These people may be able to help you.  They make upgrade kits for the older bikes.  My guess is the kit may fit yours.  Give them a call.

[DucHead]

10 minute job.  A guy at the electronic supply shop gave me the wire!  Two connectors and I was ready to go.  Very easy mod, and cheap too.  Afterward, I re-routed the fuel lines.

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After:

[ducpainter]

what gauge did you end up using Dave?

[DucHead]

what gauge did you end up using Dave?

6 gauge.  I shoulda done this a long time ago.  It was beyond easy, looks better, and allows easier removal of the belt covers.