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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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So on my way to work. I'm at a stop light waiting,and my ADHD kick in. I decided to touch my work plug wire on the coil side got a little zap. Here the question is that normal. I figured you wouldn't want current coming out lol
 
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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Sure sign you need new plug wires.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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FYI screaming eagle 10mm are cheaper than stock or some aftermarket. I just got some at the dealer for only $24. They wanted $15 each for stock. First time I went to pick something up that they actually had in stock.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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I've been zapped that way a couple of times.

I guess that don't mean that it's normal...
 
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Ok good to know l. I knew it was stupid question but fit hurt to ask.
 
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Originally Posted by Capt Natr
I've been zapped that way a couple of times.

I guess that don't mean that it's normal...
Actually it is normal....for bad wires!!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Actually it is normal....for bad wires!!!
Yup What ya said

The wires are leaking

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Not the preferred way to test wires, but effective.
 
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Originally Posted by Owtlaw
Not the preferred way to test wires, but effective.
You are right felt through out my hole body. And I guess that explains the puatom shocks I get some time well I'm riding. I just thought it was nerve damage lol
 
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Originally Posted by Owtlaw
Not the preferred way to test wires, but effective.
I'm not entirely sure that grabbing the wires falls under the category of "if it is stupid and it works it ain't stupid"!!!

It is effective though!!!!
 
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