Regular automotive-type plug wires?

[SuperCell]

Is there any harm in installing universal automotive-type plug wires?

Also, does anyone know what is involved as far as digging the old wires out of the coils?

Thanks.

[earlfor]

I used automotive spark plug wires on my 750 and 1150 without any problems.
The wires had been on the 1150 for about 40,000 miles and were fine when I sold the bike.

Earl

[tomm]

Digging the old wires out of the existing stock coils and trying to connect the new ones is one of those things that just sounds like a really bad idea. Never tried it though, so maybe it's possible. I'm sure if it is, someone here would know.

[bwringer]

I replaced the coils with Dyna coils, and I use regular car spark plug wires. I think a nice set for a V-8 cost me $25 or so, so I have a spare set.

If you want to use the stock coils, you might be better off to get butt (end-to-end) connectors and leave a few inches of the original wire attached to the coils. I think NGK makes some screw-together connectors for spark plug wires.

Many times, the original wires are in fine shape, but the old boots are shot. These are easy and cheap to replace with new NGK parts.

[koolaid_kid]

...If you want to use the stock coils, you might be better off to get butt (end-to-end) connectors and leave a few inches of the original wire attached to the coils. I think NGK makes some screw-together connectors for spark plug wires....

This is what I did with my KZ when it needed wires. It works fine. I ordered Magnacor wires, but I suspect that a good set of wires from a local auto parts would have worked just fine.

[Mark whiz]

I used sets of 4 cylinder wires for a Ford Tempo on my GS with Accel Coils for about 80K miles. Car wires work great, once you have a good way connect them to the coils.

[spindle]

bwringer,

Are the NGK plug ends OEM or aftermarket? And where would you suggest getting them?

Thanks,

[SuperCell]

Can anyone dirrect me to a company selling coils that will work with an 81 GS 550?

Thanks.

[Nessism]

Can anyone dirrect me to a company selling coils that will work with an 81 GS 550?

Thanks.

http://z1enterprises.com/ Great people to deal with and good prices.

Make sure you get the proper coils. Your bike has electronic ignition. The stock coils have 3.5 - 4.5 ohms resistance.

[SuperCell]

http://z1enterprises.com/ Great people to deal with and good prices.

Make sure you get the proper coils. Your bike has electronic ignition. The stock coils have 3.5 - 4.5 ohms resistance.

Thank you!