Braided Plug Wires - Dammit

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Nov 29, 2009 | 01:50 AM

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spiritwarrior

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Each to his own. I bought Ultra reds, they look good and seem to provide just a tad more spark. The idle is much smoother at start up now.

Nov 30, 2009 | 12:29 AM

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JakeInMa

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Looks good Greg. A great example of how less is more some times. It doesn't take much to make some bikes look great...yours is a great example.

Nov 30, 2009 | 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeInMa

Looks good Greg. A great example of how less is more some times. It doesn't take much to make some bikes look great...yours is a great example.

Thanks Jake. I'm sure your comment is specific to the plug wires. But, other than that little mod, I shudder everytime I think about how much $$$ I have put into mine otherwise. It seems to be the easiest and most inexpensive things that make the most noticeable, yet subtle, differences. i.e. tank lift, console extension, plug wires.

Nov 30, 2009 | 08:07 AM

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E. Flasso Hornman

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Don't forget plug wires are meant to be disposable, They have a life and you toss 'em. Like others have said I would avoid braided covers on plug wires on a bike that's ridden rather just parked to look pretty. A well worn and ridden bike has always looked better to me than a blinged out bike where design ruled over function. My 2 cents!

Nov 30, 2009 | 08:15 AM

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I happen to prefer a blinged out bike that I can ride and to do my best to keep it looking good. Just because you ride it doesn't mean it has to look like a rat bike. And these plug wires have a braided look but are still practical because they are insulated and easy to keep clean. Everything in life is disposable as far as having a life and then being tossed. It's just the lifespan of some things are longer than others.

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:21 AM

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RoadShark

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I like em : )

Nov 30, 2009 | 10:47 AM

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bigdaddy33

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WS6,

Off topic for the thread (sorry) but did you move the horn or remove it all together? Great looking bike!

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You know, Black & Yellow goes well together, just like a............Bumblebee

Nov 30, 2009 | 11:17 AM

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E. Flasso Hornman

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There is something between bling and rat. Every braided cable or line I've used in the last 30 years has eventually discolored, rusted, frayed, or abraded the finish where it happened to rub (no pun intended). If it makes you happy that's the most important.