Spark plug wire mangement - clips
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Road Warrior
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
Spark plug wire mangement - clips
Just throwing it out there -- I've read a lot of threads about upgrading to the Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires. "I just used the stock cable clips / clamps" is what I was reading on most of them.
My bike must've been assembled when they didn't have any clips -- Because my bike had panel-mount cable straps. Had to cut them all just to get the old wires off.
Managed to stuff the new wire in the harness clip under the tank to keep it off the heads and I was just going to strap 'em to the frame under the seat when I figured there must be a better way --- Other than the clips that no dealer in the tri-state area seemed to have.
ITW Fastex # 1903-00-3835 -- It fits the 1/4" holes in the panel under the seat and *perfectly* clamps snugly around the 10mm Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires.
http://www.itw-fastex.com/catalog/in...c/20/p/45?m=no
Easy-release (reusable), no additional tension (unlike the harness clip under the tank which looks like it's going to snap at any second), pop-in simplicity.
Where to find them in small quantities is another story... They're "right down the street" from here, so picking up a few to check out was pretty easy. But in any case, consider the legwork done. These are the *perfect* cable management solution for the SE high-performance wires.
SIDE NOTE: I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't hear it myself, but the engine noise in the radio (mostly AM and a bit on low-gain WB stations) has been significantly reduced after installing these wires.
Duh - Winning.
My bike must've been assembled when they didn't have any clips -- Because my bike had panel-mount cable straps. Had to cut them all just to get the old wires off.
Managed to stuff the new wire in the harness clip under the tank to keep it off the heads and I was just going to strap 'em to the frame under the seat when I figured there must be a better way --- Other than the clips that no dealer in the tri-state area seemed to have.
ITW Fastex # 1903-00-3835 -- It fits the 1/4" holes in the panel under the seat and *perfectly* clamps snugly around the 10mm Screamin' Eagle spark plug wires.
http://www.itw-fastex.com/catalog/in...c/20/p/45?m=no
Easy-release (reusable), no additional tension (unlike the harness clip under the tank which looks like it's going to snap at any second), pop-in simplicity.
Where to find them in small quantities is another story... They're "right down the street" from here, so picking up a few to check out was pretty easy. But in any case, consider the legwork done. These are the *perfect* cable management solution for the SE high-performance wires.
SIDE NOTE: I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't hear it myself, but the engine noise in the radio (mostly AM and a bit on low-gain WB stations) has been significantly reduced after installing these wires.
Duh - Winning.
Road Warrior
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Nice, thanks for the info. I too installed the SE wires when I had my tank off last. The stock clips aren't big enough to handle both wires, so this is a great solution.
The bike starts up quicker IMO with the new wires.
The bike starts up quicker IMO with the new wires.
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Road Warrior
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
I can't personally submit that the bike runs better... I'd imagine a spark is a spark (assuming it's the same spark). That, and I'd bet I put them on within 100 miles of a stage 1 upgrade, so I was still getting used to the bike not lugging along in 6th gear. :-)
The "cleaner" sounding radio I'd imagine is simply better shielding.
I have to admit -- I was just looking for a little "splash of color" on that side. And for twenty bucks, even the possibility of enhanced performance is a bargain with something that says "HD" on it... And as often as I have AM radio on (the best way to get in touch with the local Americana when out of town IMO), it's well worth it.
The "cleaner" sounding radio I'd imagine is simply better shielding.
I have to admit -- I was just looking for a little "splash of color" on that side. And for twenty bucks, even the possibility of enhanced performance is a bargain with something that says "HD" on it... And as often as I have AM radio on (the best way to get in touch with the local Americana when out of town IMO), it's well worth it.
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I know this is an older thread but I just wanted to pass along some information:
Harley Part Number: 10177, plug in cable straps
is the replacement part you need. No need to jump through hoops trying to find this ITW fastener.
Harley Part Number: 10177, plug in cable straps
is the replacement part you need. No need to jump through hoops trying to find this ITW fastener.
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Originally Posted by LQQK_OUT;[url=tel:16696017
16696017[/url]]I know this is an older thread but I just wanted to pass along some information:
Harley Part Number: 10177, plug in cable straps
is the replacement part you need. No need to jump through hoops trying to find this ITW fastener.
Harley Part Number: 10177, plug in cable straps
is the replacement part you need. No need to jump through hoops trying to find this ITW fastener.
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