Coil connector loose

[JTGS850GL]

I tried to start my project 1980 GS1000G yesterday and found it very difficult to start. Once it fired it was only running on cylinders 1 and 4. 2 and 3 were cold. I traced the problem down to the coil connector. Wiggling it cause the cylinders to come to life. I checked the connection out and found it very dirty and very loose. I'm thinking of replacing the connector completely. I have a couple of options:

1: Find a stock replacement connector (both male and female)

2: Replace with generic connector with higher current rating (Spade connectors)

3: Relay mod

In order to replace the connector with a stock replacement I need to know where and what to buy. Anyone know of a source for this connector?

If I go with option two I can just hear the words of a new owner complaining of the PO (ME) that swapped out the stock connectors and now he has to do the same when replacing the coil.

Any suggestions other then option 3, doing the relay mod. Don't really see a need for that right now.

[tkent02]

Relay mod leaves you with the same crappy connector. Use spades, or just hard wire it. How often do coils have to come off? Never? Almost never? Yeah, spades are fine.

If that's all the new owner has to bitch about he can't be too upset. Use good spades, crimp them with the proper tool, and insulate them with shrink tubing. If you're really anal use a spot of solder in the crimp. The plastic covered ones from Walmart or Harbor Freight suck.

If your crappy original connector isn't too burnt up and corroded, you might just be able to smash the female half of it a little tighter.

[JTGS850GL]

Replaced the stock connectors with new spade connectors. One less thing to worry about.

[Dogma]

Replaced the stock connectors with new spade connectors. One less thing to worry about.

Especially if you filled the connector with dielectric grease to protect the contacts from corrosion.

[cowboyup3371]

Cycle Recycle II and Vintage Connections both sell connectors very similar to what's used on our bikes.