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    Sparkplug wire trim

    "remove the sparkplug cap, trim it back about 1/4 inch and reattach"


    Hi guys, I want to try the above fix I found in the forums on my 79SF. However I can't figure out how to remove the wires from the caps, any suggestions?
    1979 XS1100SF 37000km
    Green Dyna Coils
    Stainless Brake Lines

    1973 CB100
    kevXS
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  • #2
    The caps unscrew from the wire. IF YOU HAVE THE STOCK COILS.

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    • #3
      yeah i'm all stock, i'm having problems with cyl 4 not firing as much as it should, i'm hoping this will be a quick fix and I dont have to do the mikesXS coil upgrade. Had some major misfiring yesterday after a visit to the car wash, i'm thinking my wires might be bad and the coil upgrade is required.
      1979 XS1100SF 37000km
      Green Dyna Coils
      Stainless Brake Lines

      1973 CB100
      kevXS

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      • #4
        Or the wires are wet from the car wash.There is wire dryer available in stores.
        1980 XS1100 SG
        Inline fuel filters
        New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
        160 mph speedometer mod
        Kerker Exhaust
        xschop K & N air filter setup
        Dynojet Recalibration kit
        1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
        1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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        • #5
          When I started my restoration, the wires were so dried they crumbled to pieces. I did the 'new wires in old coils fix'. Been running fine for 5 yrs now..oh, I probably jinxed it right there...

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          • #6
            Randy-i did that mod too and like it-but i cant find the angled boots without crimping(need some molded ones).Maybe i have not looked enough.
            1980 XS1100 SG
            Inline fuel filters
            New wires in old coils-outer spark plugs
            160 mph speedometer mod
            Kerker Exhaust
            xschop K & N air filter setup
            Dynojet Recalibration kit
            1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
            1997 Jeep Cherokee 4.5"lift installed

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            • #7
              I used the 90 degree caps, the plugs are angled anyway. Enough of an angle. I did use a longer cap for 2&3. IIRC, I got them from CRC2online. Look in "ELECTRICAL' then "COILS" and then "COIL ACCESSORIES"

              http://crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm

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