Replacement plug wires for 1984 kz440 Ltd

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Replacement plug wires for 1984 kz440 Ltd

01 Jan 2016 04:47
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Hi All,
I'm looking to replace the plug wires on my 1984 KZ440 ltd with electronic ignition--it looks like it still has the original plug wires. I don't want to spend big bucks on replacement wires, just want a set that will do the job. Any recommendations?
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Re: Replacement plug wires for 1984 kz440 Ltd

01 Jan 2016 05:25
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Ordinary 7mm copper core wire from any reputable auto parts store. New caps would also be a good idea. If you are using resistor spark plugs, then there is no need for resistor wires or caps.
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Re: Re:Replacement plug wires for 1984 kz440 Ltd

01 Jan 2016 08:21 - 01 Jan 2016 08:23
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Re: Replacement plug wires for 1984 kz440 Ltd

01 Jan 2016 09:30
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Any 7MM copper core wire will work. I use the sets that Z1 sells on my fours. For the twin café bike I bought some vintage looking wire on eBay for $2.50 a foot.

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Re: Replacement plug wires for 1984 kz440 Ltd

01 Jan 2016 11:32 - 01 Jan 2016 11:34
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Just did this. Dennis Kirk has the caps for bike for less than 2$ a piece. 7MM wire was less than 10 buck for 10ft. Used the same twist caps and grommets at the coils. One of the caps was shorted, no conductivity. Discerning ears on KZR could hear I was on 3 cylinders. I also worked off the sleeves to reuse. This was a pain in the ass, but I could not find the sleeves new at the auto part store or online. It really helps to put them back on right. :ohmy:

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