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Started by 私はホンダに乗る, Jan 14, 2025, 10:29 AM

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私はホンダに乗る

Looking for a plug wire solution. A full set of OEM wires is unobtainium. I was thinking of buying some 7mm, copper cored wire and making them myself. Anyone have any ideas?
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mollusc

I got a generic set off eBay years ago.  I would not look for OEM ones as they would be old anyway.  From memory you use the original screw attachments to the coil so you only have to worry about the angles on the plug ends.
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1984 Honda Nighthawk 700S
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Bob H

Quote from: 私はホンダに乗る on Jan 14, 2025, 10:29 AMLooking for a plug wire solution.
See this thread for my suggestions on copper wire source. The spark plug end is secured by factory, the coil end is cut to fit. https://nighthawkforums.com/index.php?topic=359.msg2917#msg2917
1993 Nighthawk 750 Blue, and 2002 Nighthawk 750 Black

Sterminare

Quote from: Bob H on Jan 14, 2025, 03:19 PM
Quote from: 私はホンダに乗る on Jan 14, 2025, 10:29 AMLooking for a plug wire solution.
See this thread for my suggestions on copper wire source. The spark plug end is secured by factory, the coil end is cut to fit. https://nighthawkforums.com/index.php?topic=359.msg2917#msg2917

I used this same kit per Bob's recommendation and it works great.
1984 Nighthawk CB650SC

私はホンダに乗る

That's the ticket, thank you guys! I can't wait to use my jobber discount @ NAPA  ;D What's the best way to test coils off the bike?
 
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Larry Fine

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Resistance readings, or try them on another bike.
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'73 CB750
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'96 ST1100
'07 ST1300

Pete in PA

Quote from: 私はホンダに乗る on Jan 14, 2025, 11:37 PMThat's the ticket, thank you guys! I can't wait to use my jobber discount @ NAPA  ;D What's the best way to test coils off the bike?
 
First visually. They can develop age cracks. Resistance checks, but keep in mind in use, when they get hot, they can fail.
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