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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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Im wanting to put new plug wires on 02 FLSTC. One of the wires will be a breeze(Closest to rear wheel)........ The other wire looks like it is zipped tied to were the hoen mounts... Is there a easy way to get this wire off????? Or does that whole assembly have to come off to get the wire off???? Any advice would help.....

Any suggestions on new wires???? Im think of getting the red Magnum wires, to highlight my red pin striping....
 
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Old May 4, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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I like MSD and Summit Racing wires. Get a universal V-8 set, and you can make 4 sets of wires for the bike. Then you can run the wires any way you like.
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Well, I only got one reply, so im going try this question again.........Read the first post...... Maybe since its raining here today some of you shade tree mechanics can give me some advice.....
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 11:30 PM
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Pop out that plug...

When you put the new wire in, zip tie it back in place...

You don't want that wire dangling around...

 
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Old May 8, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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The easy way to get that cable tie off is to reach up there with ablade and cut it. I just used a pocket knife. Then make your own wires and run them wherever you want to. I like to use that plastic corrugated split loom to prevent abrasions.
 
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