How to replace plug wires
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The Schlong Man
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From: Nantucket
How to replace plug wires
I've always liked the look of red wires for some reason. gives kind of a high performance look in my opinion. Is changing the wire difficult? Do I hvae to remove any other parts to get to both ends?
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RE: How to replace plug wires
it is alot easier to remove the plug wire from the coil if you lift the fuel tank up a bit. And that is easier if is is almost empty.
Just remove the screw at the bottom of the tank...close to where the front of the seat is and remove one bolt on each side of the tank in the front near the neck of the frame. The tank will then be allowed to be picked up 6 inches or so...until the crossover fuel line hits the frame neck.
Also watch for breaking the wire holders under the tank...attached to the frame.
Just remove the screw at the bottom of the tank...close to where the front of the seat is and remove one bolt on each side of the tank in the front near the neck of the frame. The tank will then be allowed to be picked up 6 inches or so...until the crossover fuel line hits the frame neck.
Also watch for breaking the wire holders under the tank...attached to the frame.
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RE: How to replace plug wires
ORIGINAL: nmfxstc
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
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RE: How to replace plug wires
ORIGINAL: nmfxstc
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
How do you figure?
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From: Lancaster, PA
RE: How to replace plug wires
ORIGINAL: mickeymaxharley
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How do you figure?
ORIGINAL: nmfxstc
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
How do you figure?
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RE: How to replace plug wires
I raise the tank and use a set of pistol grip needle nose pliers.
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Tourer
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From: Woodbridge, VA
RE: How to replace plug wires
Doesn't seem like they'd be difficult at all to change, but where can I find yellow ones? Orange and red just won't match my bike, and I want something other than the black ones.
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RE: How to replace plug wires
ORIGINAL: Bryan1724
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ORIGINAL: mickeymaxharley
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How do you figure?
ORIGINAL: nmfxstc
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
You'll gain at least 6 HP and 8 lbs torque with red plug wires and your mileage will go up about 4 mpg!
How do you figure?
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From: Ohio
RE: How to replace plug wires
Accel makes yellow ones.
Even though it is more work, the easiest way is to unbolt the tank front and back. If you bike is injected, take the two fuel lines loose. You will lose some gas, so put out that smoke. Slide the tank up and back, allowing the crossover tube to go under the coil. Hold the tank up with blocks of wood. There are clips holding the wires to the backbone. Be careful screwing the gas lines back in, DO NOTcrossthread.
BTW Bryan....................lighten up.
Even though it is more work, the easiest way is to unbolt the tank front and back. If you bike is injected, take the two fuel lines loose. You will lose some gas, so put out that smoke. Slide the tank up and back, allowing the crossover tube to go under the coil. Hold the tank up with blocks of wood. There are clips holding the wires to the backbone. Be careful screwing the gas lines back in, DO NOTcrossthread.
BTW Bryan....................lighten up.