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Non resistor cap?!
18 Oct 2025 17:23
Hello guys, hope your doing well. Im wondering if replacing my 5k ohm spark plug cap (Lb05f) by non resistor cap (Lb01f) worth it ?! Thank youu
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19 Oct 2025 01:33
Only if you want to run "resistor" plugs
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19 Oct 2025 01:43 - 19 Oct 2025 03:10
Resistor plugs or caps are mainly used to cut down radio interference which can affect the function of certain electronic devices and interfere with TV reception etc.
Unless your machine has certain sensitive electronics you can run either one source of resistance ( plug or cap ) or non at all.
Running no resistance will produce the strongest spark.
All my Zeds run no resistance.
Unless your machine has certain sensitive electronics you can run either one source of resistance ( plug or cap ) or non at all.
Running no resistance will produce the strongest spark.
All my Zeds run no resistance.
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19 Oct 2025 04:03
Thank youu, I’ll try with the non resistor cap! I appreciate!!
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19 Oct 2025 07:16
The resistor inside the plug cap may be removeable, and if so, you can replace it with a slug of copper wire, thus creating a "non resistor" plug cap.
Check this for more info…
kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/599716-re...resistor-spark-plugs
Check this for more info…
kzrider.com/forum/4-electrical/599716-re...resistor-spark-plugs
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19 Oct 2025 07:43
Thank youu I bought them from a Italy website. 55$ cad !! Am I supposed to see a difference?! Maybe it will help for my 2-3 black spark plug?!
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19 Oct 2025 08:50 - 19 Oct 2025 08:53Stronger spark just means a greater resistance to plug fouling, generally improved starting and overall running especially for combustion and power at higher rpms.Am I supposed to see a difference?! Maybe it will help for my 2-3 black spark plug?!
Weaker sparks get suppressed at higher rpms which means incomplete mixture burn and top end power loss ..
Black plugs are either down to rich mixture or excess oil burning although the stronger spark may alleviate the symptoms slightly...
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19 Oct 2025 09:16
The bike burns no oil!! I hope it will slightly drop the low rpm bug and help for back plugs!! Thank you guys
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19 Oct 2025 11:15Completely agree where "interference" isn't an issue (there's no down side)Resistor plugs or caps are mainly used to cut down radio interference which can affect the function of certain electronic devices and interfere with TV reception etc.
Unless your machine has certain sensitive electronics you can run either one source of resistance ( plug or cap ) or non at all.
Running no resistance will produce the strongest spark.
All my Zeds run no resistance.
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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19 Oct 2025 15:01 - 19 Oct 2025 15:03
You should look into replacing the stock coils, aftermarket coils and better plug wires are a cheap performance upgrade.
What ignition system are you running? Stock or Dyna S? I ask because sometimes a failing OEM Igniter will give a weak spark = black plugs.
What ignition system are you running? Stock or Dyna S? I ask because sometimes a failing OEM Igniter will give a weak spark = black plugs.
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19 Oct 2025 16:02sorry to intrude, last time I bought these, were about, 4-5 dollars US apiece from NGK website, both bikes use these copper wires and non resister plugs, along with later kawasaki electronic advance ignition, run great
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