what is the black smooth wiring cover?

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Topic: what is the black smooth wiring cover?

Posted By: tel0p
Subject: what is the black smooth wiring cover?
Date Posted: September 04, 2007 at 2:11 AM

I'm adding a GPS and I'm curios if anyone knows the name and/or brand of the stuff used to cover the wires on motorcycles?

It's black and smooth, with no slits in it. I'm guessing it's heat resistant as well.

My googling's been fruitless. Thanks!

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Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: September 04, 2007 at 3:00 AM

Heatshrink tubing, maybe?

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Posted By: tel0p
Date Posted: September 04, 2007 at 3:18 AM

Not shrink tube. It's on all motorcycles (it seams). Think of the wire that comes from the horn/turn-signal/hi-beam switch and is covered in a black housing. It's smoother (shinier) than shrink tubing.
I would think there are different gauges as well, depending on how much wire will run thru it.

I'm hoping someone can just name this stuff, so i can google it.
Thanks!

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: September 04, 2007 at 6:45 AM

https://shop.genuinedealz.com/Marine%20Electrical%20Supply/PVC%20Tubing%20Conduit/

Posted By: tel0p
Date Posted: September 04, 2007 at 11:24 AM

Exactly what I was after! THANKS!

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