OK. First question. You may or may not have noticed that I've ditched the air box, battery holder, etc. and after much deliberation (and beer) decided to take the grinder to the frame and clean up all the tabs that would allow me to go back stock. I've decided to go with a Ballistics EVO2 battery, a modern combined Rectifier/Regulator, and a very minimal amount of electronics. I'm also ditching the stock wiring harness and going to try and make my own, since I'm eliminating about have the circuits... thinking I can make a much smaller and cleaner/tighter fit harness. Here's the list of what I plan to run...
Evo2 Battery
Regulator/Rectifier Combo
Hondaman Ignition
Flasher for Turn Signals
Headlight (I can't remember the rating... but it's OEM, has the Honda Motor sticker on it I believe)
Tail/Brake light (I'm using the original bulb)
Turn Signals (standard, not LED)
I've gotten rid of all the indicator lights, electric start, etc. and at the very most would possibly add a speedo with a backlight. And actually I have two questions now...
1. Wire gauge for the harness... I have 18awg and 16awg... where should I use what, and is there anywhere in particular I should avoid using 18awg. My understanding is that the stock wire would have measured somewhere inbetween these two?
2. I'd love to know specifically what I'm working with concerning the electrical system... like what's the output/capacity of the charging system on the bike, what.. or how to measure the draw/consumption of my planned components, and what is the minimal battery juice needed to operate. I'm no wiring genius but with a little help think I could figure it out. Any help or pointing in the right direction here would be super appreciated.