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Plugs / caps / HT leads
mike the bike:
Facing rearwards, the cable exit points are shielded by the coils. Facing forwards, the force of the wind drives rainwater and salty spray into any tiny spaces.
Fit them forward if you want but I wouldn't. I had to call the RAC out once for that reason. Luckily, it was close to a very good pub. It took the breakdown guy 3 pints to show up.
Bryanj:
Always carry a small wd40 under the seat
taysidedragon:
--- Quote from: daz-j on December 26, 2020, 05:58:22 PM ---Hi and happy Xmas everyone, I'm going to treat the 400F to a set of new spark plugs, caps & HT leads - not as straightforward as I imagined! I've read several posts about plug types, 'R' plugs, resistor caps, don't mix them, etc, but I can't track down an accepted best solution - is there one please? I notice DS stocks only NGK DR8ESL 'R' plugs, but 2 types of NGK caps - are they all compatible?
Also I've never had to make HT leads before (1st bike project, it's a lot easier with cars!) - the coils on the bike have what I would call a male conductor fitting:
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but so does all the HT cable I can find for sale, eg:
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Again, are they compatible? Is there a thread that covers best practice for making leads please?
Apologies for the newbie questions!
Darren.
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Back to original post... those HT leads aren't male connectors, that's the copper wire left sticking out. Cut the HT lead straight across the end and then screw it into the coil fitting. The coil screw should line up with the copper core to make the connection.
Just out of interest, how old are you Darren? 🤔
K2-K6:
Adding to the above, I've been using silicone grease (from plumbing supplies) in these weather exposed connections as it's virtually impervious to water ingress, plus doesn't affect rubber components either.
Particularly good on anything like this on cars as well for abs sensors, ignition, and any other underside exposed electrical on old classic vehicles.
mike the bike:
I've stopped using silicon in favour of Sticks like Sh*t.
SLS actually adheres to things, unlike silicon.
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