Starter Cable

[He Man]

Can there be such a thing as a starter cable thats too big (gauge wise)

[koko64]

Good question. We'll see what the experts in electrickery have to say.

[Howie]

Electrically, no, but it makes no sense picking a gauge so large that you no longer get a meaningful result for the added weight, cost and possible fitment problems.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img.docstoccdn.com/thumb/orig/9862865.png&imgrefurl=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/9862865/wire-gauge-chart&h=1631&w=1275&sz=195&tbnid=JOTOK5UIHKFiZM:&tbnh=92&tbnw=72&zoom=1&usg=__03M3WAkYAJXtbelTqje_D-fZPn8=&docid=0b1-UF8V-xkK4M&sa=X&ei=VVGpUvTHGcmGkQfRpYGYDA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwBw

http://www.gtsparkplugs.com/WireSizeCalc.html

Often the biggest gain people achieve when replacing existing wiring with larger gauge wire is poor connections are corrected in the process.

[suzyj]

I went from 8 awg stock to 4 awg then back to 6 awg.

4 awg was a pita to route. 6 was much more reasonable.

Electrically though, go your hardest.

[BK_856er]

Silicone jacket and high strand count of this 4 awg product probably eases routing, but it costs.  Connectors are a nice add.

http://www.motolectric.com/index.html

BK

[He Man]

I made my 4awg for 10bucks! And yes 4awg is stiff as hell. I think its overkill.

[oldndumb]

..... And yes 4awg is stiff as hell.....

Flexibility of wire is relative to the cable construction/type. 4awg welding wire is a high strand count, therefore very flexible. I have used it on several bikes with no problem. It has been used extensively for charging and starting circuit upgrades.