All motorcycles exhibit a definite loss of electrical current flow in just a few years (sometimes as soon as a few months).
All makes of bike can develop serious (and expensive to remedy) starting issues due to this common problem.
This listing is for the Motolectric HICAP II kit for the Ducati Multistrada 1200 as shown in the listing gallery image at upper left.
All HICAP II kits are priced using a spreadsheet that calculates pricing based on 10 variables including number and lengths of the leads and the number and types of terminals. In this way the amount you pay for a kit is based only on the resources needed to upgrade the circuit on your particular model of bike. We do not sell « one size fits all » kits and we do not price our kits based on the average cost of a kit, only on what your bike requires.
NEW – Retail List Price on this kit is $208. Buy on this listing to get the $168 rider/self-mechanic price.
NOTE – We have kits to fit ALL Ducati bikes from the 1983 Pantah to the 2014 Panigale.
Over 44 custom configured kits for the full series of Ducati motorcycles.
We currently make over 80 different kits in our full series.
We have sold the HICAP replacement starter circuit kits to riders in over 26 different countries around the world since 2002.
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The reasons for the slow and difficult starting issues are many;
A) most OEM looms actually have tinned brass solenoid/starter terminals (brass flows only 26% of the current that copper flows)
B) some makes of bike also use steel battery terminals (steel flows only 10% of the current that copper flows)
C) most OEM looms use a generic grade of wire which is prone to oxidation along its length (not just on the ends where you might see the corrosion)
D) the wire diameter is borderline as to whether it can flow the required current to start the motorcycle
E) the wire is usually a cheap grade of copper and it is a low strand count which limits the energy transfer
F) the low strand count wire is not readily deformed at the point of termination and a significant portion of the metal surfaces do not really touch resulting in a choke point to current flow and transfer – most OEM circuits have 6 or more of these choke points
G) there is evidence to suggest that the low strand count wire becomes work hardened over time due to the relatively thick strands, the work hardening impedes the current flow
All of the above create a series of choke points along the circuit path that can cause a good portion of the required current to be changed to heat resulting in the starter receiving far less current than it requested
The under-engineered circuits can have dramatic voltage drops in just a few years resulting in hard starting, reduced battery/starter/solenoid life and fouled spark plugs.
On high performance bikes with high compression, the poor conductivity of the overall loom can cause voltage drops creating timing issues with ECUs.
This can cause poor running, intermittent hot restart issues and even the engine dying when you stop.
We have been making and selling a version of this starting circuit upgrade since 2002.
We now market the kit for all the big twin motorcycles as the –
MOTOLECTRIC HICAP II – High Capacity ALL COPPER DC Distribution Circuit
It is 99.99% Oxygen Free Copper from tip to tip and can effectively flow the current to start a motorcycle (it will flow 140 amps all day long).
We now make model specific kits for Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Norton, Triumph and Suzuki bikes.
Please see our other listings for the other models.
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We have upgraded our original kit to a MKII configuration.
1666 strands of oxygen free copper [wire is custom made to our specifications],
silicone insulation [much more flexible than PVC jacketing and takes the temp rating to 149C/300F],
all kits now use seamless ETP copper terminals [highest quality obtainable],
kits with our custom fabricated terminals – terminals now made from seamless solid C101 oxygen free copper bar,
new custom made terminal boots [easier to fit over starter and solenoid studs and have more resistance to moisture ingress]
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The HICAP II offers many benefits;
– improves your starting to better than when your bike was new – most bikes start in less than a second (assuming you have a decent battery and your starter or sprag clutch isn’t worn out or dragging)
– enhances your pride of ownership in your motorcycle – the quick start eliminates that sinking feeling as the engine cranks over and over while you wonder if it will actually start this time
– longer battery life – when your bike doesn’t start quickly your battery has to flow current for 3-5-7+ seconds. SLI (starting, lights, ignition) 12 volt batteries as supplied for motorcycles are not designed for this type of extended current flow. This extended high current discharge reduces the life span of your battery. Extended high current discharge cause the oxides in your battery to become soft. This action is cumulative (they get softer during each extended discharge) and the oxides do not « bounce back » (they don’t harden back up between discharges). Depending on the type and age of the battery as little as 8-12 high discharge events can cause the oxides to soften enough to deteriorate (begin falling off the battery grids). Once this starts the battery degrades at an advanced rate. Our kit with its near instant starting will minimize the chance of this happening and allow for the longest life possible from your motorcycle battery.
– overall better electrical system performance – the substantially larger (250%+) negative lead stiffens the electrical system for much better current flow at all times. That means better battery charging and brighter lighting along with better performance from all parts of the electrical system (many riders report everything from better idling to better power).
– virtually eliminates the chance of the aggravating « fused solenoid syndrome » – when current flows through the solenoid contacts for extended periods it can fuse the contacts together. If this happens your starter will crank the motor until you cut the power by removing a battery connection. At that point the solenoid must be replaced before you can use the bike. This problem is more common than you would think.
– maximizes the life of your starter and sprag clutch – some big twin motorcycles are notorious for chewing through starter motors. By reducing your starting to the shortest time possible our HICAP can reduce the wear on your starter motor by up to 95%. Ducati starter motors run from $500 (USA) to $1200 (Australia). Starter and sprag clutch installation is not trivial.
– minimizes your impact on the environment – the proper disposal of lead/acid and AGM batteries (often classified as toxic waste) is an ongoing problem. By extending the life of your battery you reduce the number of batteries you use during the ownership of your bike. You save money and there are fewer batteries to dispose of – everybody wins.
Our HICAP II upgrade kit will restore your starting system to better than when your bike was new.
The HICAP II will pay for itself in reduced operating costs for your motorcycle.
OUR KIT REQUIRES NO CUTTING OR SPLICING OF ANY OF YOUR OEM WIRES.
It is built overspec so that it will deliver its superior performance for many many years. Many normal installations are to replace all the leads in the starter circuit. Depending on the particular motorcycle the HICAP II may be run in parallel with the OEM leads if they are woven into the main loom. We have photo/text install guides online. When your kit is shipped you receive an email with a link to our very comprehensive install guides.
Our kit is *VERY* easy to install. If you can get to your battery, the starter and solenoid you can install the kit.
No highly technical expertise is required.
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DETAILS ON GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS
Descriptions of the photos at the bottom of this listing
A) complete 3 lead HICAP II kit for Ducati Multistrada 1200 series bikes
B) close up photo of our proprietary wire manufactured from 1666 strands of 37 gauge oxygen free copper. The wire bundle is created from 7 smaller bundles each with 238 individual strands of 37 gauge wire. Each strand in the 7 bundles is twisted into a « rope lay » configuration and then those 7 bundles are themselves configured into a rope lay. This creates an homogenous wire that does not loosen along its length due to heat or vibration as the OEM or other aftermarket straight lay wires often do.
C) cutaway of the seamless high purity copper terminals we use and our technique of stripping our wire long and then forcing it into the closed ended terminal to maximize the area of contact between the strands and the copper terminal. Also note the double crimps on the terminal tube resulting in a near solid termination for 15 mm of length. This maximizes the energy transfer from the wire strands to the seamless ETP copper terminal.
D) cross section comparison of our product vs. OEM and alternate aftermarket solutions from auto parts stores.
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1) OEM Ducati lead
2) OEM Triumph lead
3) cheapie Ducati M900 replacement kit for (supposedly) 1999 bike – based on our measurements it will not fit the bike
(it is a knockoff of our original kit for the Ducati E900 circa 2002)
4) chain autoparts store prebuilt 4 GA lead
5) small autoparts store prebuilt lead 4 GA lead
6) marine grade bulk 4 GA ($5.69 per foot)
7) marine store prebuilt 4 GA lead
and
8) the HICAP II 1666 strand 4 GA – all the other leads are substantially smaller actual gauge due to their low strand counts – low strand count = cheap wire
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E) graphic shows how low strand count wire as supplied in almost all OEM bike looms have large gaps that allow for corrosion along the length of the wire. Also note that the stands actually only touch on a small portion of their surface (blue bars). Each super thin (37 gauge) strand in our high strand count wire is very much softer than the thick strands used in low strand count wire.
At the point of termination where we crimp the wire to the terminal the thin strands are much more readily crushed to conform to the interior of the terminal. This means those small open spaces inbetween the strands are eliminated creating a termination approaching a solid. Our production technique is to double crimp all conventional eyelet terminals at multi-ton pressure and for our custom flat bar terminals the pressure is in excess of 5 tons.
E) example of the type of hidden corrosion commonly found on open ended terminals after only a few years when those low cost terminals are used on starter circuits.
F) examples of the types of custom configured terminals we fabricate to perfectly reproduce the layout on your bike.
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