In desperate need

[wfvargas1963]

I own a 1982 Yamaha XJ1100 Maxim, and I'm in desperate search for "ignition coils" for this bike. Please help!!!!!
Thank you in advance to anyone than can assist me in this search.

[randy]

There's a set on ebay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/IGNITION-COILS-XJ1100-MAXIM-YAMAHA-XJ-1100-1982_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35594QQihZ001QQitemZ110285751748QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

[wfvargas1963]

Coils for XJ1100

Thanks for the reply Randy. My XJ1100 coils have the leads permanently attached to the coils and the ones on E-bay don't.....yamaha is new to me.......with that being said...do you think I can install terminal ends to the coils up for sale on E-bay?

[randy]

Bill, from the photo, those coils on ebay have the leads permanently attached on the coil end. Maybe I don't understand your question. Do you mean the spark plug end? If you do, you have alot of options on that end. You can replace the caps or re-use your own.

[wfvargas1963]

coils

Thanks for the quick reply Randy.
Yeah....the spark plug ends.
From what you mentioned, I'm gonna go ahead and buy them.
Thanks again for your input.

[wfvargas1963]

coils

Randy, one last question.
I noticed that the coils are for a 1979...I have a 1982...are they the same?

[randy]

Bill, I don't know what you're looking at, but the link I posted is for:

IGNITION COILS. XJ1100 MAXIM YAMAHA XJ 1100 1982.

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[TopCatGr58]

I hope I'm not too late!?

Hey Bill,

Geez, those coils are Buy it now $80.00 plus $25.00 S&H!!!

Have you not seen the tech tip about the MikesXS coils?? They are high power output...NEW, will be plug and play with the XJ1100, and you can get either MikesXS wires and plug caps, or other sources for MUCH CHEAPER...actually FREE shipping when you order a pair of coils from MikesXS!!!

Haste makes waste.....hope you haven't already plunked out your $$ for those Ebay ones!?!?
T.C.

[wfvargas1963]

coils

Thanks Randy....I just made the purchase.
Hope it works.
Thanks for all your input.

Bill

[MaximPhil]

GEEZ and all i wanted to post was:
If you can't fix it with a hammer it must be electrical ( read on here somewhere) AND wait for TC the electrics Guru.
Too late for me too. Oh well atleast you tried TC.
Phil

[randy]

Don't immediately assume that because one solution worked for someone that it must work for everyone.

As for Mikes XS coils being MUCH cheaper, don't jump to that conclusion either. Do the math.

Coils - $68
Wires- $9
Caps - $14
Total - $91

The ones on ebay were $105 total

So let's say Mr. Desperate DID get Mikes coils, he'd still have to fabricate a mounting arrangement cause they mount 45 degrees off, and rewire his connector plugs to fit his harness. That's assuming he has the skill (no foul intended here, it's just an unknown fact).

[madmax-im]

Good points Randy...but the coils on ebay are used...with no quarantee they'll work...caveat emptor...if it were me...I'd buy NEW from Mikes and deal with the other "issues"...YMMV