1981 GS 850GL ignition coils, wires, etc

[Anonymous]

Just bought a 81 GS850GL. Haven't done alot of work on a bike before, but I got to looking at this one and looks like the spark plug wires need replacing. The wires are molded into the coil so I figure I will need to buy new coils before I can replace the wires. Can anyone tell me what a good set of coils is for this bike and where I can purchase them?

[daveo]

http://www.dynaonline.com/english/dyna_coils.htm

you'll want the DC1-1

[SqDancerLynn1]

You Can use coils from a late model Bandit, GSX, and many others
If you want NEW I would get The DYNA coils, make sure to get the 3 ohm green coils

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35594&item=7902180604&rd=1

[Anonymous]

I really appreciate your help on this. I'll check into the links you've posted! Thanks again!

[Anonymous]

Hi,
You can replace the wires if you want to do a little work ans save a bunch of money.
I am about to do mine too, I have seen many post from people who have done it fairly easily without problems, they all say just get the right size wire at the auto store. 9mm I think but check yours.

Stimpy