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« on: January 07, 2023, 01:55:57 PM » |
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I’ve contemplated making up a set of leads, spark leads for the bike
Last time i took it to the mechanic before the tyre debacle
They said one of my leads is near shot,
So i was thinking on getting some read sheathed or red leads and fitting the to the OEM plug sockets and coil outlets
Any one done similar ?
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2023, 02:10:09 PM » |
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I'm pretty sure they have, and there used to be a write up on how they
did it in shoptalk that I don't see now...
I don't know the details, but I have the idea that valkyrie spark plug wires
need to conform to a certain set of specifications, resistance? , other stuff?, ida know...
New ones cost an arm and a leg for whatever reason.
Used ones which might be just fine can be had on ebay... Pinwall is one of the
vendors who posts the mileage of the bikes his parts come from. My bike has
one of his rotors and one of his alternators and I can't remember what all else...
-Mike
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98valk
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2023, 02:26:25 PM » |
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Grey wolf oz
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2023, 02:26:56 PM » |
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I the ink the costing is around the insert cover,,, though 3d print can fix that ,,,
If it comes to it ill just replace with OEM,
All parts are stupid expensive here and I normally ship direct out of a Honda dealer or one of the more friendly larger stores state side
South Seattle sports plaza used to be great when i had the road star
Thanks for the reply Mike ill watch out
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Grey wolf oz
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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2023, 02:27:50 PM » |
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Thanks did you bother with the plug covers or just use standard plug fittings ? |
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98valk
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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2023, 02:34:13 PM » |
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was just going to edit, u need 135 degree plug ends. they have other colors, I used yellow and then plastic dip the boots yellow https://www.moroso.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=+blue+max&type_of_wire_set=577 |
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
"Our Constitution was made only for a Moral and Religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the goverment of any other."
John Adams 10/11/1798
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2023, 03:50:54 PM » |
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Wolf, send me your email and I'll send you the plug wire conversion write-up. I wrote it up quite a few years ago and don't know why I can't access it on Shop Talk. It has instructions and pictures that allows you to use the OEM plug caps...easy transition, just takes a little time.
John
PS: I'd simply copy/paste here but doesn't seem to work since it has both a Word write-up and pictures.
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Valker
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2023, 03:57:31 PM » |
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Could you send it to me also?
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2023, 05:38:04 PM » |
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Just sent it, let me know if it comes through for you. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2023, 05:41:20 PM » |
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Perfectly. Thanks.
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« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2023, 09:41:50 AM » |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2023, 10:27:58 AM » |
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Yup, that's my write-up. I noticed I had misspelled "alcohol"...probably not the only mistake. |
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« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2023, 11:56:21 AM » |
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it is a good write up so I saved it!
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« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2023, 09:25:21 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2023, 06:14:48 AM » |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #15 on: January 10, 2023, 07:57:00 AM » |
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If you look at the link listed above, it shows two pictures in the ad. One is of an old Ford flattie with Edelbrock heads...talk about bringing back some long forgotten memories. Great looking old engine with the red fuel lines and red sparkler wires. Nothing looks or sounds like those old motors, those with Ardun heads sound even more different and powerful. An old neighbor had a set and I watched as he mounted them and when he fired it up. Turned his old '34 Ford into a real beast.  |
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« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2023, 03:28:12 PM » |
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If you look at the link listed above, it shows two pictures in the ad. One is of an old Ford flattie with Edelbrock heads...talk about bringing back some long forgotten memories. Great looking old engine with the red fuel lines and red sparkler wires. Nothing looks or sounds like those old motors, those with Ardun heads sound even more different and powerful. An old neighbor had a set and I watched as he mounted them and when he fired it up. Turned his old '34 Ford into a real beast. The link only opens one page,, no idea why could you still send it through ? Thanks Luke |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2023, 07:29:47 PM » |
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If you look at the link listed above, it shows two pictures in the ad. One is of an old Ford flattie with Edelbrock heads...talk about bringing back some long forgotten memories. Great looking old engine with the red fuel lines and red sparkler wires. Nothing looks or sounds like those old motors, those with Ardun heads sound even more different and powerful. An old neighbor had a set and I watched as he mounted them and when he fired it up. Turned his old '34 Ford into a real beast. The link only opens one page,, no idea why could you still send it through ? Thanks Luke That's strange cuz I checked it out and opened all the pages. Is this the link you used? https://web.archive.org/web/20170414095820/http://www.valkyrieriders.com:80/ShopTalk/plugwires.pdf |
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Grey wolf oz
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« Reply #18 on: January 10, 2023, 10:36:33 PM » |
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If you look at the link listed above, it shows two pictures in the ad. One is of an old Ford flattie with Edelbrock heads...talk about bringing back some long forgotten memories. Great looking old engine with the red fuel lines and red sparkler wires. Nothing looks or sounds like those old motors, those with Ardun heads sound even more different and powerful. An old neighbor had a set and I watched as he mounted them and when he fired it up. Turned his old '34 Ford into a real beast. The link only opens one page,, no idea why could you still send it through ? Thanks Luke That's strange cuz I checked it out and opened all the pages. Is this the link you used? https://web.archive.org/web/20170414095820/http://www.valkyrieriders.com:80/ShopTalk/plugwires.pdfIts ok by some act of random voodoo it opened |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #19 on: January 11, 2023, 09:06:35 AM » |
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"Its ok by some act of random voodoo it opened." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Whatever works!  |
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