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Are we talking 6 gauge wire or something more like 14 gauge. The 6 gauge wire is the larger diameter that usually is used for starter wiring and such.

Anyway, I usually use wire wrap for extra protection on these types of wire and just use lots of wire ties to make sure it's not rubbing and flopping around. Being especially careful around anything sharp edged.

On my RTV1100 I ran 6 gauge wires from the battery to the front winch with just a few areas protected with some large diameter wire wrap, worked fine.

This stuff is cheap and works well.
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Not sure on the exact gauge. Looks like probably a number 10 or 8. It came nicely covered in TechFlex ( the mesh covering) but I don't know how long that will stand up.
 
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Mods lead to mods apparently :) Quickly realized that the plow might block the stock headlights some, so headed off to eBay for a 120w LED flood/spot bar. I fabbed up a mount to use the existing holes in the metal roof panel. Picked up a nice lighted rocker switch from Amazon that fit the factory aux switch panel perfectly, and spent some time with heatshrink and flexible loom to create a factory-like (I hope!) wiring harness. It was nice to see that the factory aux fuse panel is key-switched, so the lights can't be left on by accident. Haven't had it outside yet in the dark to see how it looks, but it sure lights up the garage!

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Yep!

Did my RTV 500 the same way with the same LED. Used it in the woods to nite, might just disconnect the factory lights,

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Picked up a pair of 18w low-profile LED's for the rear.

Amazon.com: 2x 18w LED Spot Work Light: Automotive

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The brackets are a single-bolt type, which worked perfectly to fasten to existing holes along the top edge of the back panel/screen on the -X900. They tucked up under the (metal) roof nicely, and should clear any cargo that I'll ever carry. I have them angled very slightly outwards which seems to throw a good amount of light to the sides.

Made my own wiring harness covered in 1/4" split loom, run along the ROPS and down to the Aux switch panel. Fused at 5A which in theory is plenty for these (36W @ 12v is only 3A).
 

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