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Old 04-02-2014, 10:35 AM
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Default HD 10mm SE spark plug wires

Hello all,

Trying to get some info on subject matter.

I bought the spark plug wires b/c I wanted to add some color to my bike. I had them on my Fatboy and it was a very easy install.

I looked at my '13 FLHTC and it doesn't look like it will be an easy fit. Boy is it tight in the engine bay/gas tank & frame area, unlike my old Fatboy! Has anyone installed them on their FLHTC bagger?

1. Can I install the spark plug wires w/out removing the gas tank?
2. Do they provide some performance gain? Bike is stock w/the exception of Supertrapp slip-ons and a stage one tune.

Tks/B
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 10:53 AM
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1. No, lift the tank up and put a block of wood under it to hold it up.

2. No performance gain in plug wires unless your stock wires are in bad shape.
 
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Old 04-02-2014, 09:17 PM
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20 extra HP with those leads!
 
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Absolutely no performance gain to be had with 10mm plug wires on a harley. But if ya like the look, go for it.
 
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