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Offline AndyH

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Plug leads
« on: September 03, 2017, 10:45:20 AM »
The plug leads on my 500K1 are way too long!  Are there any dramas in shortening them so they go basically directl between plug and coil?

Andy

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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2017, 11:08:01 AM »
No drama, just need a good pair of cutters, but leave yourself a couple of inches of slack, in case the caps need replacing in years to come, always handy to be able to cut 1/2 an inch off before fitting new caps.

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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2017, 11:11:49 AM »
No drama, just need a good pair of cutters, but leave yourself a couple of inches of slack, in case the caps need replacing in years to come, always handy to be able to cut 1/2 an inch off before fitting new caps.

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Thanks mate, which end is best to cut?
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
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1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2017, 11:13:26 AM »
The cap end is most easy and convenient.

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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2017, 11:17:17 AM »
The cap end is most easy and convenient.

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Goodo!  Thanks mate!
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2017, 06:20:32 PM »
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The plug leads on my 500K1 are way too long!
Really? What coils then?

Offline Seabeowner

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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2017, 06:49:50 PM »
Dyna coils I think.
And if that's you Delta you need to be more subtle on the US site. (give them time)
Phil
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Re: Plug leads
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2017, 01:25:55 AM »
Yes, Dyna 5 ohm coils, and I don't wish for this thread to degenerate the same way as the US one.  Along with Hairygit above, Jonda500 and others on the US thread have provided the best response for me, so we'll leave it at that.
« Last Edit: September 04, 2017, 10:55:57 AM by Himble »
Andy

1971 CB750K1
1972 CB500 Four K1 (SOLD)
1978 Suzuki GS750E
Previously....
1967 Honda Sports 90
1971 Yamaha CT2 175
1973 Yamaha RD250
1975 Kawasaki KX125
1979 Yamaha XT250T
BMW R65
BMW R80
BMW R100LT

 

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