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from what i understand my stock coil's are the main issue why the machine isn't running correct and the plugs were way out of gap range . So i need to find some good coil's that are on the cheap side because my fund's are tight so any info would be greatful


83 gs1100gld with cdi

also my service book doesn't show how to set the timing
 
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Agree. The stock coils are high quality. Get some new plugs, maybe some new plug caps too. Regarding the timing, it's not adjustable so don't mess with it. Oh, and your bike has an electronic ignition, with electronic spark advance built into the ignitor. It is not a CDI.
 
Are you sure your coils are below par? Maybe they are not getting 12 volts. I did this and my bike is much improved http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/electrical_odd-n-ends.html#A06
I have also shimmed valves, cleaned carbs, installed Dynojet kit etc. I don't know where you are on these maintenance issues but I have the same bike you do and it is only just now performing like it should after doing all the maintenance.
 
The first thing I would check is the voltage to the coils. It should be 12.5V+ not running, and system voltage at all times, which could be 13.5V or more.
 
The plugs are gapped correctly ....But let me explain the coil issue ...Where the plug wire goes inside the coil well it's cracked and there are crack's along the whole wire .

I'm trying to get this thing to pass the state emission's . So every little thing has to be right on the nose or i'm not able to ride it much less get it tagged to ride legaly
 
coils

coils

I just bought new coils from Dennis Kirk today. X 2- 42.99 ea 7.99 to ship total 93.97 should be here Mon. My plug leads look bad I know my caps are. I don't know if these come with caps I don't think so. Changing the leads on the old coils my have been all I needed but I just got the works.
 
can you tell me

can you tell me

tkent02 said:
Why not gap the plugs correctly and call it good?
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Are the coils the same on the gs1000s with points and the ones with electronic ignitions 1978 thru 1980?:)
 
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