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18 Apr 2015 08:29 - 18 Apr 2015 08:36 #668524 by Patton
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My understanding is that an ignition coil remains equally functional even if suspended in mid-air, and doesn't require a heat sync.

However, I vaguely recall that KZr member loudhvx :cheer: has posted information about how securing the coil in the factory manner whereby the core is conductive to the bike frame does serve to slightly improve the function of the coil.
But I don't recall the specifics, or maybe didn't comprehend or absorb the electronic mysteries involved as to how securing of the coil has any effect on collapse of the magnetic field causing high tension voltage throughout the secondary loop.










Coil charges while primary winding is grounded through the points or electronic ignition.

Coil fires when primary wiring becomes ungrounded .


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18 Apr 2015 09:15 - 18 Apr 2015 09:16 #668531 by Mean Green Z28
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Well I would expect the coil to need to be grounded for the above reasons, but the heat dissipation I see as secondary.

The bike did run fine idling while I had the coils just hanging off of the wiring harness.

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18 Apr 2015 11:53 #668546 by SWest
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I fried some coils that way. Tar started coming out of one of them. I fasten them solidly now.
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20 Apr 2015 15:47 - 29 May 2015 18:35 #668929 by Mean Green Z28
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Battery box/bracket done today. Now to start mounting the electronic bits




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20 Apr 2015 18:16 - 20 Apr 2015 18:22 #668950 by Mean Green Z28
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swest wrote: Are you sure the battery will work on it's side?
Steve

Yes it's a splillproof AGM battery for powersports, and was recommended by the battery store.

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21 Apr 2015 16:55 - 29 May 2015 18:36 #669061 by Mean Green Z28
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One more update. Welded on some brackets for the ignitor, rectifier and rear brake resorvior. Now to start wiring!




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25 Apr 2015 07:19 - 29 May 2015 18:36 #669491 by Mean Green Z28
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Not much happening except some wiring. Bought a project box from RadioShack and am stuffing it with all the electrical stuff I can get in there. Then I'll mount it to the front of the battery bracket.


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28 Apr 2015 14:59 - 29 May 2015 18:36 #669900 by Mean Green Z28
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Started up and rolled outside. Not ready to take a test ride yet, doesn't run well without choke on.






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29 Apr 2015 06:00 - 29 Apr 2015 06:00 #669948 by 531blackbanshee
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man a lil loop to finish the tail and a hard mounted solo seat like this perhaps???

www.lowbrowcustoms.com/sporty-8-seat-bla...oard-2010-14-xl.html ?

here are several different seats to get the ol mind goin

www.lowbrowcustoms.com/catalogsearch/res...ance&dir=desc&q=seat

lookin good, love the bones as she sits right now.

leon

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08 May 2015 06:30 #671110 by Mean Green Z28
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Well the only update is that there is none, I'm travelling for work and it's been sitting ... ugh

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19 May 2015 08:17 - 29 May 2015 18:37 #672719 by Mean Green Z28
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Beginning stages of a custom seat pan? I say yes!
Followed the line on the tank from the old seat ... but may refine that with more of a point rather than a curve. Rear isn't figured out yet but I taped it up to see how it looks. Will probably mount the stock fender rotated into the bike to have a small 6" fender behind the seat.




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