New ignition coil won't fit OEM bracket

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20 Nov 2016 17:51 #748446 by russell7
New ignition coil won't fit OEM bracket was created by russell7
I bought an inexpensive ignition coil but it's a bit smaller than the original and won't fit the OEM bracket. They didn't seem to offer a bracket of their own. Any suggestions? Will I just have to modify the existing bracket? It's a 1980 KZ 440 LTD.

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1980 KZ440 LTD

Trying to convert Grandpa's old bike into a cafe racer!

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20 Nov 2016 18:04 - 21 Nov 2016 06:25 #748459 by GPzMOD750
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Many wonderous things have been done with aluminum flat stock, angle brackets, stacked washers, spacers and long bolts. Use your imagination but make sure the coil/wires don't interfere with the tank or anything else.
82 GPz750/KZ750R1
82 KZ1100A2
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20 Nov 2016 18:29 #748505 by azman857
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Yeah, making brackets and other "custom" parts is what makes your bike truely YOURS. Besides, it's great fun.
I don't have a plan and I'm sticken' to it! '77 KZ 650 / 750 GPz custom project in progress
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21 Nov 2016 05:52 #748555 by martin_csr
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L-brackets from the hardware store might work. I made brackets from aluminum angle bar from the home depot.

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1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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21 Nov 2016 06:24 #748557 by GPzMOD750
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I made some out of scrap stainless sheet left over from adapting a ZR7 fender delete kit to fit my GPz750.
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82 GPz750/KZ750R1
82 KZ1100A2
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21 Nov 2016 06:35 - 21 Nov 2016 06:36 #748559 by Patton
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It's sometimes helpful to remember when attaching the coil in position that the coil need NOT be grounded and will perform even if suspended in mid-air.

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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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21 Nov 2016 07:19 #748564 by SWest
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Mounted to the frame provides a heat sync to cool the coil. It is best to have them firmly bolted to the frame.
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229
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22 Nov 2016 07:05 #748661 by diggerdanh
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I ran into the same thing when using an Emgo coil on my 76 KZ400. IIRC I used one of the existing holes and just drilled a new hole in the bracket for the other bolt and used a nut on the back. I used the stock spacers.
1976 KZ400 D3 - Grimey - brat/tracker

1978 KZ400 B1 - Basket Case = scrambler to be
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22 Nov 2016 07:39 - 22 Nov 2016 07:39 #748665 by russell7
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Drilling a new hole is exactly what I was thinking. I appreciate all you guys!
1980 KZ440 LTD

Trying to convert Grandpa's old bike into a cafe racer!
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