anatomy of a plug boot? 81 GS1000G

[Guest]

having some trouble with the spark on my 81 GS1000G. Decided to have a look inside a plug boot. Unscrewed the clip unit that goes on plug #4 and the guts of the boot spilled out before I could tell what the proper order is. Decided to look at boot for #3 cylinder as an example, but the same thing happened. turns out the guts for the two boots are not even the same anyway. Long story short is that I need someone to help me unscramble the parts so I can put them back together. Can anybody help this loser? I took a picture of the pieces, but couldn't seem to get it on this forum so that it could actually be seen. Please have a look on photobucket if you are interested in helping.

The picture shows letters. I need to know its order for reassembly. It's like the matching assignments you used to get in elementary school. Does part "a" go first, second etc. Does "b" go first second etc. You get the idea.

Thanks!

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag206/vonReckless/GS1000G/76413ad9-5d57-4757-b7a7-3a809e626bbb_zpsac8c3fc2.jpg

[Allie]

Let's try this...

[Allie]

Well I was going to be a Smarty Marty and take a couple of my old caps apart, but I may have thrown them out. This could be a good excuse to pick up a set of NGK caps.

[chuck hahn]

Both look correct to me. 1 and 4 dont have the A part because it isnt required due to the boot being shorter than 2 and 3. The resistors ( ceramic things) are a common problem..they get weak or just plain old quit. replace them with some solid brass or copper rods cut to length and be done with them.

The cupped side of the helmet looking deal goes toward the resistor..resistor settles into it and is held on center by being in the dip.

[JJ]

Personally, I'd buy new caps. They are cheap, and yours are likely at least 15-20 years old, if they're not the originals.

[von reckless]

Man, you folks are fast! And solid advice. I'll hit the autoparts store for some new plugs and save myself the grief (I'm sure these boots are original).

[Redman]

Autoparts store may have plugs.

But you need new boots.
1&4 are same ands 2&3 are same, only difference is length and angle.
Are about 4-5 bucks each.
Can get NKGs at about any cycle shop, not need to be a Suzuki dealer.
I doint know wabout 1000, but on 1100G they are XB05F & VB05F.
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[von reckless]

Autoparts store may have plugs.

But you need new boots.
1&4 are same ands 2&3 are same, only difference is length and angle.
Are about 4-5 bucks each.
Can get NKGs at about any cycle shop, not need to be a Suzuki dealer.
I doint know wabout 1000, but on 1100G they are XB05F & VB05F.
.

Sorry. I miscommunicated. I didn't mean I'd get plugs (they are already new). I meant boots (or caps).

[Redman]

.... ... .... I meant boots (or caps).

And I am saying that not likely to find the caps at autoparts store. Least not NKG meant for mo'cycles.

Oh, and my complements on your fine photo/sketch of the pieces parts.


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[von reckless]

And I am saying that not likely to find the caps at autoparts store. Least not NKG meant for mo'cycles.

Oh, and my complements on your fine photo/sketch of the pieces parts.
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You are absolutely right about the auto parts place. No boots. I'll hit the bike shop tomorrow. Thanks.