So I got a pretty wild shock when touching the coil end boot of one of the plug wires on my 95 FXDL. Time for some new ones!

First choice was Screamin Eagle ones or just stock HD but the ones for my model/year are hard to get hold of.

Apologies for the dumb question but are there SE/HD leads from other years/models that will work just fine? Or am I going to need to go aftermarket.

edit for clarity: the only reason I was touching the wire was I’d had them off to test the coil resistance and was sat at lights and just double checked I’d plugged them back on tight.

 

Just about any of the 8 mm wires for a older Harley will work. Just make sure they are a carbon core... You can find what you need here..
https://www.pageturnpro.com/Four-Sea...lt.html#page/4
I like the connection at the coil to be straight boots and at the plugs 90* boots...

 

Thanks. The SE leads that fit are 10mm, presumably that means 10mm Leads are ok too?

https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...18-3196489b--1

What makes them specific to a model? For example what is the difference between a 10mm wire on a 95 Dyna and a 2010 Dyna?

 

I'm sure it has to do with the type of coil connection (the type of boot) I deal in older bikes so I wouldn't know anything about the 2010 models... And for our older bikes you don't need a 10 mm wire... Waste of money...

 

Ok great thanks.

 

And... Off the subject of O.E. which are plenty Good... I like Taylors!!!!

 

It’s nice to see a post that’s within the last 5 years instead I ve been reading threads over 10 years ago. What’s up? Where is everybody?

I just now ordered some plug wires off Amazon. I know I’m of the future lol, they’re for a sporty but that’s the best I could find for my older Harley. The 8 mm red. 15.00 I’m hoping they work good. The current ones look very old and the paint is coming off. Plus there is a random misfire. Which could be around 50 different things 😀. Something to keep me busy through the fall. Hello out there. Is anybody listening. lol

 

I find Dennis Kirk is a good source for parts for our older bikes. Lots of choices, and they are good with keeping their website current (indicating what parts are on back order, delayed, not available, etc).

On the few times that I called, I actually spoke to human that is on location of their warehouse. Fast shipping, fair pricing. I can even type the OEM harley part number in the search window and the non oem replacement (compatible aftermarket) parts will come up.

If plugs and wires don't cure your miss, remove the round cover and check out the nose cone cam sensor. If yours is original it can be demonstrating early signs of failing. They have a "history".

 

I've used Dennis Kirk with good results and also Parts Giant who have provided me with excellent customer service.

I make my own plug wires as a rule.. Accel wire kit for older Chevy hotrods work well.

Griz