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Wanted CB 400 4 coils for an F2 1977

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exvalvesetdabbler:
Does that mean the yellow 400f should have yellow ht leads to signal  it's elevated status?😄

Dave

Oddjob:
Why not? It would be different

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: Ken4004 on May 04, 2026, 06:18:06 AM ---Don’t worry I am going to buy some new coils from DS , it’s not really worth the effort to try and refurbish a set of coils.

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I'd heard a rumour that the DS coils are made by the original supplier to Honda.

Oddjob:
If it was the OE manufacturer Ted you’d imagine they’d still have the original specs to hand, if so why are the wires fitted using flat spade connectors instead of the original bullet connectors? Why no manufacturers stamp on the body like the OE ones? Why no cylinder numbers or even the leads cut to the right length?

To me it sounds like the typical pile of BS that DS spout in order to get sales. They still make a profit even if it’s returned.

Ken4004:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on May 04, 2026, 08:16:32 PM ---Not wanting to sound defeatist here Ken but just because it comes from DS doesn't mean it's perfect for your requirements. Lots of reports on the forum of DS stuff being either wrong or poor quality.

Your initial idea was a much better one IMO, the original Honda coils are almost bullet proof, the Achilles heel being the leads of course. The Ash fix cures that problem and should be good for many years and then can be done again if it ever needs it. Perfect fit, correct connectors etc. Ok it's more work but it's cheaper and better in the end.

Plus if your a bit odd like me you can substitute the leads for another colour. My CB1300 has red leads for instance and I much prefer the look of those so I've done a set of 500/550 coils with red leads, along with a red silicon outer sheath like the OE leads and the numbers on the leads. The old numbers slide off the old leads with a little care so can be reused.

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Hi Odd Job your right I should have a go and repair my own, what do you think of yellow leads for a yellow bike or is that going to far alternatively blue leads would match the blue stripe on the tank !
I would however like a donor set of coils do I can still ride my bike whilst repairing my old ones.

Where would be the best place to buy good quality leads and plugs  ? , there are so many people selling them with as you would expect varying in quality.
If I am going to the trouble of repairing the old coils I want to use good quality materials.

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