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my98xplorer
Changing plug wires
I changed the plugs on my 83 gs1100, and i wanted to change the wires too, but when i followed them under the tank, they go to these 2 little box type things?? What are they and do i have to replace them to change my plugs?Tags: None
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jay
hey98, I can even field this one , those little boxes are your coils, and it seems they are hard wired into the coil, so i would say NO they cant be changed , unless you went for a soldered splice and i dont think that would be approved of, but hey i just got my 85 gs 700 a week ago , running on 2 cyl. for 500$ , carbs are off and being cleaned wish me luck , and thank you GS RESOURCES , this a great site
jay
san marcos tx
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Anonymous
Changing plug wires
It's too bad that the plug wires are hard-wired to the coils. However, you can get around that, and use your existing coils with essentially new wires. I had a break in a plug wire that I fixed in the following way. I cut the plug wire on the coil side of the break. Then, I stripped the rubber and silicone away from the conductor in the old and new plug wires; wound the two conductors together over a length of about 1 inch; soldered the conductors; covered conductors with silicone shield from new wire; covered entire splice with two successively larger rubber sheaths. This is key: the splice is likely to try to short, so the insulation at this splice is definitely better "over done." The end result doesn't look good, but it has worked great for me for many months, without having to replace my coil. Of course, if the splice(s) is tucked under the tank, you can have it appear quite nice. 8)
good luck
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AOD
New Dyna or Accel coils and wires runs, $125-150 I believe. They're worth the investment over original 22 year old coils, trust me.
~Adam
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my98xplorer
ok thanks guys. this is my first bike so i wasnt real sure what to do. My dad got himself a Hayabusa and gave it to me. It runs great, but my friend just got a 79 gs850 and he may have to change his wires, not sure yet though. thanks for the help!
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HiSPL
Also the coils from newer Katanas, Bandits, and some GSX-R's have replacable plug wires. The coils on these bikes have an OEM snap connector that can be undone, and new 7mm wires screwed into the coils and the connector snapped back on.
These can be had on eBay for 20-30 bucks.
Not a great picture, but these are the style to look for...
Good Luck!
Tim
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my98xplorer
Originally posted by HiSPLAlso the coils from newer Katanas, Bandits, and some GSX-R's have replacable plug wires. The coils on these bikes have an OEM snap connector that can be undone, and new 7mm wires screwed into the coils and the connector snapped back on.
These can be had on eBay for 20-30 bucks.
Not a great picture, but these are the style to look for...
Good Luck!
Tim
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KennyJ
Strange...I have never seen one that couldn't be removed...some just screw in, thus you "unscrew" the wire from the coil. I met a Honda one once, it almost seemed soldered in place, but a hard tug and it was out of there. It left 1 strand attached to the lug, but a little cleanup and it could be reused.
I am not saying it can be done (making it one piece), but if you can explain how they put it together without ruining the wires and making it one peice, I would like to know.
Kenny
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my98xplorer
Originally posted by KennyJStrange...I have never seen one that couldn't be removed...some just screw in, thus you "unscrew" the wire from the coil. I met a Honda one once, it almost seemed soldered in place, but a hard tug and it was out of there. It left 1 strand attached to the lug, but a little cleanup and it could be reused.
I am not saying it can be done (making it one piece), but if you can explain how they put it together without ruining the wires and making it one peice, I would like to know.
Kenny
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HiSPL
Originally posted by my98xplorer
i wouldnt be able to use those right?
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Jackrp
Re: Changing plug wires
Originally posted by my98xplorerI changed the plugs on my 83 gs1100, and i wanted to change the wires too, but when i followed them under the tank, they go to these 2 little box type things?? What are they and do i have to replace them to change my plugs?
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my98xplorer
Re: Changing plug wires
Originally posted by JackrpOriginally posted by my98xplorerI changed the plugs on my 83 gs1100, and i wanted to change the wires too, but when i followed them under the tank, they go to these 2 little box type things?? What are they and do i have to replace them to change my plugs?
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Anonymous
model years of coil swap
What model years from the later suzuki can you swap with to use on the gs1100? Is it all later bandits and katanas?
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