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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Okay guys, my turn in the barrel. Got check engine light on way home from work. As I was looking for a place to pull over, it went out. Did this couple more times. After doing a diagnostic, thanks to an old Dr. V-Twin thread I found in a search. Searches do work! I narrowed it down to the plug wires. I have Accel on it now. Thinking about going with Twisteds as the Accels are only 2 yrs old. Opinions? Experience?
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Why not go with H-D stock wires? I put the S.E. orange ones on my "09, 96"er and seem to do just fine. Why not put in stock plugs at the same time?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CHOPPIN' CHARLIE
Why not go with H-D stock wires? I put the S.E. orange ones on my "09, 96"er and seem to do just fine. Why not put in stock plugs at the same time?
this seems like good advise, and I really appreciate your volunteering jumping in the barrel so easily!!! makes the day so much easier!!!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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I ordered some custom ones from http://uskoolines.com/ over a year ago when I relocated my coil. They have been good.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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I just got the SE ones and didn't worry bout it..

thing they are only $3-4 more than the stocker and are better.

Plus I get 30 more #'s of TQ and 40more HP with them....


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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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The SE ones came in black, orange, and red when I got mine for the FB. I'm rockin the red ones and they work just fine. They're relatively cheap as well. I think they were under $20.00.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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Red SE from the stealer...10mm good look and color
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by oct1949
I just got the SE ones and didn't worry bout it..

thing they are only $3-4 more than the stocker and are better.

Plus I get 30 more #'s of TQ and 40more HP with them....


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Only 30#'s of TQ and 40 HP, hmmmmm, something must be wrong as it should have been 40#'s of TQ and +62 HP SMH...
 
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I have the twisted wires and have no complaints about em at all. I like the bigger diameter and fitment was spot on.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys. I went to the dealer and picked up a set of orange SE wires. Cleared the code, will be riding later to see if my diagnosis is correct.
But I'm sure gonna miss all the TQ & HP I coulda got with some other wire!
 
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