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I have a 96FZR and I need to buy the wire in my attachment because the boot at the end was practically broken off when I got it. Also, slightly related, but my battery is outputting 12.3/12.4 volts when it's not running. I wanna get the wire so I can put it back together and test it trying to start. The bike doesn't start but only because of the battery I believe.

Just the boot is damaged or the wire itself? Can you cut the wire, open the crimp on the connection, and re-connect to good solid wire?

Just for reference here is a video of the problem. Suggestions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drIJaj8knU8

Derek; soldering the snapped part of the tag back on will be messy.

Uncrimp the tag.
Desolder the remains from the wire or cut it back and pare the wire insulation back.

Buy a new tag from somewhere and crimp it on.
Solder the new tag if you have the equipment.

Its a five minute job.

Ive seen any God's amount with a snapped ring on the tag and the remains just nipped onto the battery by the fixing bolt.

Any auto parts store will have battery lugs. Take the cable and bolt with you when you go shopping, to ensure the proper size. While I normally recommend the proper tools for any crimping jobs, 10-12ga terminals are far too stiff for normal hand crimpers. Battery crimpers look like bolt cutters, with obvious differences in the jaws. Depending on where you go, they may have a loan-a-tool program - if so, great! Otherwise, you may wind up using long-handle slip-joint pliers and vice grips, and a hammer and punch ...

Actually, an alternator repair shop should have the proper crimpers - if all else fails, ask there.