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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by bguillory66, May 13, 2012.

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  1. bguillory66

    bguillory66 Active Member

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    well noticed the bike not running quite right last time out and I got the piss shocked out of me when I touched the plug wire. Well today changed out the wires, the old front one was rubbed through to the wire in 2 places. Any suggestions on how to route the wires, and I assume it doesn't matter which wire goes where on the coil. Diagram in service manual shows lower coil connection to front cylinder, but a picture in the book show opposite. This is the third set of wires in 3 years, must be a way to stop this from happening.:(
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    eieio4tn Active Member

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    a few well placed tie wraps maybe.
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    charlie46 Well-Known Member

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    Ditto
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    bguillory66 Active Member

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    :banghead:ok I'am doing better now....tie wraps installed:roflmao:
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    eieio4tn Active Member

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    you did use the high dollar ones, right?
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    bguillory66 Active Member

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    what are high dollar ones? Used the nylon ones out of work truck without the metal clips because they rust.
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    eieio4tn Active Member

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    i buy the high dollar ones...work furnishes the free ones. there is no differance in quality.
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    Its that OLD EVO man............:D

    If'n you have a place that gits rubbed. I would git some of the flex tubing that goes over wires in cars. It will protect them.
    And I like super good wires too. They conduct electricity better.
    Did you spray any water on the cold with it running to see if the coil is in good shape too.

    Touch the coil with yer hand and make sure it don't have a short anywhere.:gah:
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    Single fire coil, plug wire position is important on a twin cam, it
    won't run if you get them backassward...
    hotroadking, May 14, 2012
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    Hey Brian, I use ThunderVolt Wires from Sumax. these are really good wires and they have lasted me a long time. They are somewhat expensive but I am going on my third season and not a single issue with them. Don't skimp on this.

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    Oh By the Way, if you click on the Composite fender link and do a little looking, you will see my Sortster on this website too. :D
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    bguillory66 Active Member

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    Already had a set of Accel 8.5mm, but will keep those in mind for next time:cool:
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    can i watch ya grab the coil in a rain storm????????:roflmao:
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    bguillory66 Active Member

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    If u hold my hand:roflmao:
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I don't get it????:confused::confused:
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Maybe he should offer you the deal
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    Johnny will hold it for ya:roflmao::roflmao:
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    Mr. Electricity! :cool:
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    On newer models you must make sure the resistance in the wires are compatible for the bike or the anti-knock setting wont work on the ECM.
    stevegoetsch, May 15, 2012
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    You know,lately it sounds like pre-ignition if I blip the throttell from idle. Maybe I need new wires?? Any thoughts on that.:rolleyes:
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    Bike is worn out. I'll take it off yer hands for a grand.

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