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plug leads / caps
« on: September 05, 2007, 12:27:00 PM »
I've read all sorts of stuff about whether the caps or leads should be resistor type, and if so whether it should be cap or the lead (which all goes over my head a bit  :-\ ).

If it makes any difference, what do I need for a '79 CB650 (which has electronic ign, not points ,if that also makes a difference).

Sorry, electrical stuff is not my game...

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Re: plug leads / caps
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2007, 04:58:09 PM »
I have electronic ignition and use resistor caps 5k?, I don

Offline Dave M

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« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2007, 05:22:42 PM »
They also act as a suppressor to reduce interference on radios etc.
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« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2007, 05:35:00 PM »
I have electronic ignition and use resistor caps 5k?, I don

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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2007, 06:14:24 PM »
Phil, I

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Re: plug leads / caps
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2007, 06:19:26 PM »
There is lots of b****x talked about resistor leads and caps.

They are purely to suppress electric interference and as good citizens we should use the 5k plug caps.

Resistor wire is a bit OTT - use whatever you can get. Unless you are running fancy competition ignition and top end, it won't make a "hapath" of difference.

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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2007, 07:19:40 PM »
That's right Steve.

A good quality copper cored lead with an NKG 5k resistor plug cap will do the job admirably!
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« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2007, 08:10:55 PM »
How do you spell ha'pth? (half penny worth) ?

Steve you southern jessie ;) , apeth, you need to drop your hay-chez, Mmmm dosen't really translate
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« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2007, 09:03:15 PM »
So Rutland is "Ooop North" now is it John ??
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