How to install new plug wires?

How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 11:39 #60492

kzmarvo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 344 Thank you received: 0	How do the wires come out of the stock coils on a kz 900? They look like they are glued in, i dont wanna mess anything up. I bought some colored wires and dont wanna fubar anything. Watch it folks,i have sticky fingers when it comes to a nice looking set of handle bars:)
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 11:56 #60496

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You are correct, the wires on the older KZ's are molded into the coils themselves.

I've heard of folks who have "shaved" off the area where the wires enter the coils to access the studs to attach the wires to, and then reseal them when done.
But it would be easier to just purchase wire splicers ( NGK Plug Wire Splicers) to attach them.

Post edited by: RetroRiceRocketRider, at: 2006/07/09 15:01

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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 11:58 #60497

kzmarvo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 344 Thank you received: 0	So it is easy as that? Watch it folks,i have sticky fingers when it comes to a nice looking set of handle bars:)
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 12:01 #60500

RetroRiceRocketRider Offline User ...bring in the machine that goes PING! Posts: 1641 Thank you received: 29	kzmarvo wrote: So it is easy as that? Yup. Covina, So Calif! 78 KZ650-B2 = SOLD 84 ZN700 LTD = SOLD 84 ZX750 GPz = SOLD 89 GSX1100F Katana = SLEEPING :-/ 20 VN1700 Vulcan Vaquero (the Blue Cowboy) Looking for my next project KZ
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 13:23 #60524

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So the coils on your bike are almost 30 years old, how long do you expect them to last?

Accel or Dyna coils can be purchased for $120-$140, and it's well worth replacing the antique worn out coils that are on there now.

It's well known that I am a cheapskate, and even I think it's worthwhile to do

I have not read a post yet where someone said that new coils did not improve the way their bike runs

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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 14:36 #60541

EddieBoy Offline User Posts: 157 Thank you received: 1	i cut the wires about 2 inches from the coils and soldered on four of the lil screw on caps left over from my new plugs. now i can change the wires when i want. i use the long straight plug boots to the coils and i got some ceramic boots for the plug ends. Attachments:
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 14:37 #60542

EddieBoy Offline User Posts: 157 Thank you received: 1	without the wire Attachments:
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 15:31 #60546

kzmarvo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 344 Thank you received: 0	i dont plan to replace them coils till there dead, just puttin some colored wires on for the pimp effect. Watch it folks,i have sticky fingers when it comes to a nice looking set of handle bars:)
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 15:32 #60547

kzmarvo Topic Author Offline User Posts: 344 Thank you received: 0	And if ya'll dont think colored wires are pimp you would be WRONG! hahahahahaha:laugh: Watch it folks,i have sticky fingers when it comes to a nice looking set of handle bars:)
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 18:11 #60571

Kickinchicken Offline User Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	Did you use the resistor ends that go on the plug or just regular boots?? My resistor boots are cracked and worn out I was wondering if the regular boots made any difference. Post edited by: Kickinchicken, at: 2006/07/09 21:13
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How to install new plug wires? 09 Jul 2006 20:43 #60627

EddieBoy Offline User Posts: 157 Thank you received: 1	i used BERU #ck4 white ceramic 0-ohm boots at the plug with accel spiral core 8mm wires and the long boots that came with them at the coils. spark is nice and blue at the plug. i have never measured the resistance on the wires. the Beru's look vintage and ive had many comments on them. i like them way better than the factory black stuff.
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