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« on: June 19, 2015, 01:15:12 PM » |
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Just want to say thanks to John Schmidt for the shoptalk write-up and email guidance with this upgrade...saved me over $150 and onlt took about an hour and a half.  I'd like to add pic...can't seem to find how. |
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2015, 01:31:42 PM » |
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Also, does anyone know what the ohms value of the ignition wire resistors should be? Can't seem to find a spec on that. Mine range from 4.67 - 4.99. Thanks.
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BonS
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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2015, 03:33:41 PM » |
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They're a nominal 5K ohms. +/- 10% of that is fine. So anywhere from 4.5K to 5.5K ohms. And you're right, John's write up is great.
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2015, 05:59:59 PM » |
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Don, email me the picture and I'll post it for you.
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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2015, 05:17:43 AM » |
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Ok John. I will send it as an attachment. I hope that works. Thanks!
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2015, 05:25:19 AM » |
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Thanks BonS for the input on the resistors.
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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2015, 06:33:00 AM » |
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Thanks for the guidance, and posting the pic John. I will send updated pictures soon. Bike is stripped down, parts going for paint, Woody's audio fairing, and Daryl's (f6customs) gauge relo kit due anytime now...Yay! and once I get my carbs all straightened out (see new post "carb issues"), re-assembly and riding!  |
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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2015, 04:55:11 AM » |
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do they come in Red?
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2015, 08:10:01 AM » |
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If you can find the 7mm copper core wire in red, then you can make 'em! I found that Accel also has the wire in blue. I used the yellow obviously. set available on Amazon.com under $29. John Scmidt's instructions are posted in Shoptalk. Easy upgrade. And since Bike Bandit wanted close to $200 for a set of OEM...it was a "no-brainer" for me.  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2015, 11:57:13 AM » |
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Great info guys. Can I just buy the bulk ACCEL cable? Since Jegs sales this cable in bulk, 100 feet for $91.00 with free shipping Accel 160090 - Accel SuperStock Plug Wires http://www.jegs.com/i/Accel/110/160090/10002/-1?parentProductId=747765#moreDetailsI am assuming that total cable needed is less that 20 feet total to replace the Valkyrie spark plug cables. And since your reusing the old ends and boots I can build 5 complete sets for $18.20 ea. I own 2 valkyries myself and a few friends I am just looking out for.. your thoughts? John |
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2015, 01:49:58 PM » |
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Well that would work, sure. My overall length of original wires came in at about 138 inches.. so about 13 1/2 feet. I am planning to route the cables out from behind intakes 5 & 6 like John Schmidt did on his bike. This will eat up some additional footage but not much. My carbs are still off so wont know exact until re-install sometime next week probably. John shows a close-up picture in the Shoptalk piece. Nice clean install. Just need a couple of loom kits. John gave me the source info for them... I found them on Amazon for $5.95 Spectre Performance #4245 if i recall.
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« Reply #12 on: June 23, 2015, 04:50:05 AM » |
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Check that... 138 inches more like 11.5 feet!
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« Reply #14 on: June 23, 2015, 08:13:10 AM » |
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thanks for the wire separator info. I got 4 sets coming from Amazon.
Amazon also has the ACCEL 160090 100' Yellow Copper Spooled Wire for $75.72 with Free shipping for Prime members.
so if I can get approx. 8 sets from 100', that comes out to less than $10 per set...
WOW....
Thanks guys..
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« Reply #15 on: June 23, 2015, 08:15:28 AM » |
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Hey John. That GL1200 looks like an interesting project!
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« Reply #16 on: June 23, 2015, 09:39:10 AM » |
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Hey John. That GL1200 looks like an interesting project!
It gives me something to do when I can't leave the wife alone(caretaker mode). Adapted a Valk tank, Valk handlebars, Valk controls, and Valk grips. I was going to use Valk wheels but the rear didn't fit with the rotot attached....too wide and I didn't want to spend the $$ to reconfigure the swingarm. |
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« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2015, 07:38:00 AM » |
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John. FYI...While replacing the stainless steel dowels in the fuel rails (redeye's kit) last night, it dawned on me that the old dowels may be perfect to re-use as spacers/standoffs to keep those aftermarket wire looms away from the carb linkage covers. I will try them out after I get everything re-assembled.
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