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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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Bought a new 48. Is there any advantage to changing the plug wires. Any suggestions? thanks
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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Performance wise....NO. Stock wires are more than suitable for any street/street racing situation. But if you want to make them look pretty, the color options are endless especially in aftermarket.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Performance wise....NO. Stock wires are more than suitable for any street/street racing situation. But if you want to make them look pretty, the color options are endless especially in aftermarket.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:46 AM
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No keep the stockers I have the SE 10mm wires since my bike was about due for a new set and they are only $20.00. Plus the 10mm wires look cool being so fat.
 
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I put some wires from USKoollines on my Iron, and the bike wouldn't make it up a hill in 1st. I swapped them back to the stock wires and it runs fine.
 
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