Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
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Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
26 Apr 2015 09:00
I have the dyna s ignition system on my 1982 kz750e. The current plugs are starting to go bad. I'm not sure if the plug wires I currently have are regular or performance bc they were installed prior to my ownership. What plug wires do I need in order to work with my ignition system?
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Re: Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
26 Apr 2015 14:03 - 26 Apr 2015 14:05
I can't imagine you need special wire for spark plugs. I've never used anything specific. I used Accel 8.8 wire, cut to length and the screw on NGK hard boots in the past. The boots have rubber seals. As long as you screw the boots on securely you won't have problems.
When I replaced my coils last year they came with the wires molded into the coil (emgo). I liked this design better because the reason the old coils ended up needing replacement because the wire terminals became corroded beyond repair. I still had to cut them to length, and the wire wasn't as beefy but they work fine.
I also use wire separators to keep the wires off of each other and hot engine parts, not to mention dress them nicer.
When I replaced my coils last year they came with the wires molded into the coil (emgo). I liked this design better because the reason the old coils ended up needing replacement because the wire terminals became corroded beyond repair. I still had to cut them to length, and the wire wasn't as beefy but they work fine.
I also use wire separators to keep the wires off of each other and hot engine parts, not to mention dress them nicer.
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Re: Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
26 Apr 2015 15:50
Dyna makes a solid copper core wire that I like, I have the Dyna S also with the green coils ....... Z1 or ebay should be able to set you up.
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Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
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700cc Wiseco kit 10 to 1.
1980 KZ750 cam, ape springs, stock clutch/ Barnett springs.
Vance and Hines Header w/ comp baffle and Ape pods, Dyna S and green coils, copper wires.
29MM smooth bores W/ 17.5 pilots, 0-6s and 117.5 main
16/42 gearing X ring chain and alum rear JT sprocket.
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Re: Re:Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
26 Apr 2015 16:00runmikeyrun wrote: I can't imagine you need special wire for spark plugs. I've never used anything specific. I used Accel 8.8 wire, cut to length and the screw on NGK hard boots in the past. The boots have rubber seals. As long as you screw the boots on securely you won't have problems.
When I replaced my coils last year they came with the wires molded into the coil (emgo). I liked this design better because the reason the old coils ended up needing replacement because the wire terminals became corroded beyond repair. I still had to cut them to length, and the wire wasn't as beefy but they work fine.
I also use wire separators to keep the wires off of each other and hot engine parts, not to mention dress them nicer.
KZB2 650 wrote: Dyna makes a solid copper core wire that I like, I have the Dyna S also with the green coils ....... Z1 or ebay should be able to set you up.
Are you guys saying I need to make my own? Please clarify. Does anyone have a link to a set I can buy?
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Re: Re:Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
26 Apr 2015 19:26
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Re: Re:Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
27 Apr 2015 09:22
Z1 Enterprise sells stock equivalent copper core wire for cheap. P/N MA8337-1 Ignition Wire 7mm (black)
I used this stuff while rehabbing my 750 coils. Was even able to remove the stock outer wire cover and install it over these new inner wires for that stock look.
Some others around here mentioned a while back that the Kawasaki coils are lower resistance than that speced for the Dyna S. Stock is 1.8-2.8 ohms, Dyna S spec is 3-5 ohms, or something to this effect. You may want to research this more and possibly add a ballast resistor in line to increase resistance if you decide to use your old coils.
I used this stuff while rehabbing my 750 coils. Was even able to remove the stock outer wire cover and install it over these new inner wires for that stock look.
Some others around here mentioned a while back that the Kawasaki coils are lower resistance than that speced for the Dyna S. Stock is 1.8-2.8 ohms, Dyna S spec is 3-5 ohms, or something to this effect. You may want to research this more and possibly add a ballast resistor in line to increase resistance if you decide to use your old coils.
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Re: Re:Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
27 Apr 2015 10:55 - 27 Apr 2015 10:56
A Tip from the north.
If you pack the rubber boots that go over the ends of the cables (Twixt cable and spark plug cap) with silicone grease,It works well to keep the rain out.
If you pack the rubber boots that go over the ends of the cables (Twixt cable and spark plug cap) with silicone grease,It works well to keep the rain out.
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Re: Re:Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
29 Apr 2015 17:33davido wrote: A Tip from the north.
If you pack the rubber boots that go over the ends of the cables (Twixt cable and spark plug cap) with silicone grease,It works well to keep the rain out.
good to know. thanks. thanks for the help. I'm going try out a set of the z1 cables.
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Re: Re:Where do I get some performance spark plug wires? 82 kz750
29 Apr 2015 18:31
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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread
Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0
www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know
1981 KZ750E2
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