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82 gpz coil brackets keep breaking. ideas?
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26 Jun 2017 17:29 - 26 Jun 2017 17:37 #765454
by Coast Steve
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
82 gpz coil brackets keep breaking. ideas? was created by Coast Steve
So this is 3 now that have broken. I bought some used parts from another guys and I see it came with 2 broken ones as well.
So I guess these tin brackets are a weak point?
Any one make a good aftermarket mounting plate you guys know of?
I just banged a quick aluminum one out but that might not be the best material.
This is for my S1 rep, but I see the real S1 mounted the coils under the seat and used long coil wires. wonder why?
And If I do that would I loose anything adding longer wires? Thanks for any answers.
Here's a pic of a stock one that is not broken. And the S1 setup. Also a pic of my bike:
So I guess these tin brackets are a weak point?
Any one make a good aftermarket mounting plate you guys know of?
I just banged a quick aluminum one out but that might not be the best material.
This is for my S1 rep, but I see the real S1 mounted the coils under the seat and used long coil wires. wonder why?
And If I do that would I loose anything adding longer wires? Thanks for any answers.
Here's a pic of a stock one that is not broken. And the S1 setup. Also a pic of my bike:
1982 Kawasaki Eddie Lawson S1 (1136cc race replica clone.)
Last edit: 26 Jun 2017 17:37 by Coast Steve.
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27 Jun 2017 04:32 #765477
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic 82 gpz coil brackets keep breaking. ideas?
Mounting the coils under the seat would put them in a cooler spot. The S1 seems to have an aluminum mounting plate, so I guess it is fine. wouldn't the aluminum draw heat away from the coils more quickly?
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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27 Jun 2017 05:09 - 27 Jun 2017 05:15 #765480
by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic 82 gpz coil brackets keep breaking. ideas?
To mount Dyna coils to my 81 KZ650 I made brackets from angled aluminum from the home depot. bolted to the stock brackets.
first attempt. 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" alum bar.
first attempt. 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" alum bar.
Last edit: 27 Jun 2017 05:15 by martin_csr.
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