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Old Nov 22, 2025 | 12:11 PM
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However;,,,,,, I see nothing wrong with buying quality kit, wires, plugs, coil, etc..
 
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Old Nov 24, 2025 | 01:43 PM
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Use whatever wires that appeal to your liking.. But don't be fooled about more power.. No such thing... Carbon core is your best bet for a stock ignition system especially with ION sensing..
 
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Old Nov 25, 2025 | 07:13 AM
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+1 ... post 11....nothing wrong with quality.
These look high-quality.

FWIW... index your plugs, in addition to the new wires, for .01 horsepower increase
I went with HD Screaming Eagle,... black/orange letters.

Let us all know about your finished wire project.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2025 | 08:10 AM
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/264429144467

sold back in the 60's. they were an automotive adaptation of an aircraft plug and were actually pretty good, i ran a set over 200k miles before they started having issues and that was with 3 cars.
then there are surface gap plugs. indexing does not work on all chambers.
 

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Old Nov 25, 2025 | 10:52 AM
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Plug wires are more of a cosmetic accessory than anything else, that being said never use the cheapest POS wires either, or running them till they crack. Ive reached down to switch my reserve before with bad wires that reached out and grabbed me. When I say I jumped several feet off the bike while riding down the highway I mean it. Didnt need an energy drink the rest of the trip, my heart was racing so fast.
 
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Pair them with E-3 spark plugs and a Boyesen X-Wing and you will have a hard time keeping the front wheel on the ground
 
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