Movin the coli to where the horn is

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Apr 17, 2012 | 06:54 PM

Tampa Fatboy

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Movin the coli to where the horn is

Read quite a few threads about movin the coil over where the horn is and wondering why so many chose to do it. From what I've read most of the fab sites insist that it allows for air flow to the jugs and I cannot see that reasoning, it's still gonna hinder the aiflow. So, I have to ask...are y'all doin it for just the looks?

Apr 17, 2012 | 07:01 PM

jreichart

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No functional reason whatsoever. It just looks cleaner. It may create a little more air flow around the back side of the engine once the false seat post is out of the way, but I'm sure the cooling effects are minimal. It may even reduce the life of the coil due to increased vibration, I don't know. I just know it looks clean and cool!

Apr 17, 2012 | 07:15 PM

WARG

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+1, cause everybody's doing it, lol. No, I just thought it looks cleaner.

Apr 17, 2012 | 07:30 PM

wadejesu

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Coil relocate

I have brand new kit to do that with SE plug wires, PM me if interested.

Apr 17, 2012 | 09:01 PM

Tx_Outlaw

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I had to move mine to install the round oil tank. Been that way for about 4 or 5 years now.......

Apr 18, 2012 | 07:24 AM

Hippiebeads

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All about looks for me.

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Apr 18, 2012 | 08:08 AM

Ash16

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I did it because Chuck told me to.

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Apr 18, 2012 | 09:50 AM

jetmech74

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I think it looks better with out that gay horn and makes more sense than having the coil by the oil tank

Apr 18, 2012 | 10:45 AM

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Ribcrackers

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I've hidden mine completely.

The orn is now on the right hand side under the oil tank and the coil is in front of the rear mudguard (fender) behind the gearbox, just to the right of the belt drive. Much cleaner look, coupled with the head fin infills where the spark plugs are.