Wondering is wires like this would work. Love the look.
And can I reuse the spark ends from my old cables (that worked fine)
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/360870268333
If I can't reuse the ends what else would I need to hook to my stock ignition?
Spark plug wires
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Re: Spark plug wires
That wire will work fine although I question reusing the old plug caps. New caps are not too expensive and since they are a resistor type even your old ones have resistors, it is worth considering replacement. I have seen these fail as they age especially the internal resistor.
The new NGK caps will also look good on your new wires.
The new NGK caps will also look good on your new wires.
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1966 CL77 - Honda 305cc - Dual purpose - "Gentleman's Scrambler" was a period moniker.
1967 CL175K0 - Low production number with #802 engine serial- winter 2019/2020 full restoration.
1972 CB350F - Baby Four with low mileage - Cosmetic refresh to the next level 2021/2022.
1978 CB550K - Very original bike with only 7499 Km. from new - light cleanup and refresh done.
1983 CB1100F - Canadian model - DOHC Supersport in pristine low kilometre condition from new.
1984 GL1200 - Standard model in showroom condition - two owner bike from new.
1984 CX650E - Restored summer 2017 - a rare Eurosport model - excellent one owner bike.
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Re: Spark plug wires
Hello Pizza;
I did a similar mod to my Wing, and you are right the OE plug caps will work just fine. I used 8MM Accel yellow silicone wires. Just make sure your new wires are not resistance wires. I found that if the plug caps have resistors, the wires have resistance, and if the plugs have resistance that is far too much resistance.
Mike Coleman
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'84 un-Terstate
'84 Standard (as yet un-named)
I did a similar mod to my Wing, and you are right the OE plug caps will work just fine. I used 8MM Accel yellow silicone wires. Just make sure your new wires are not resistance wires. I found that if the plug caps have resistors, the wires have resistance, and if the plugs have resistance that is far too much resistance.
Mike Coleman
'84 Wing-Lite (ex-Aspencade)
'84 un-Terstate
'84 Standard (as yet un-named)
Mike Coleman
North Lancaster, Ontario
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North Lancaster, Ontario
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