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When testing the ballast resistor what should I get for ohms?
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Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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Theodore Roosevelt -
not sure of the ohms reading,
but if its playing up the engine will sound like it wants
to start but as soon as u release the starter button
the engine dies.
you can also join the two wires together to bypass the switch.pete
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08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
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1.5 ohms or close to it. I have one sitting here that is 1.6 that I just checked.2-79 XS1100 SF
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80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
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Well it is at about 2.3 or 2.4. So that is too high and out of spec correct?Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Hey Nate,
That does sound high. I guess I would expect it to be an all or nothing failure on those. I am no electrical guru for sure though. Its all magic smoke to me.
If your thinking about new coils, you could upgrade coils and elminate that resistor at the same time I would think. It is all down stream of the TCI, so it should not know the difference.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Yes. But do make sure your meter is accurate; it's been my experience that many cheaper meters aren't too good at reading lower ohms values.Originally posted by natemoen View Post
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I did order the Green coils yesterday but I am just trying to find all my gremlins. I am also having some issues with the PO changing some of the wires on the pickups, but that is a different thread!Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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If you put in the MikesXS green coils, you eliminate the ballast resistor anyway. Those green coils are 3 ohm coils.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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yeah I know I was just checking for my own curiosity.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Where's the balast resistor?
Still learning about my 81 special. Where is the balast resistor located? I just installed Dyna 3.0 ohm coils. I beleive I can eliminate the resistor to get more spark? Where is it?
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'75 carbon fiber naked gold wing
Proud new owner 81 Eleven Special
(all time fave!)
Formers: 81 Kawi LTD 1000
'79 CB750F, '98 Kawi ConnieComment
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The 81 doesn't use the ballast resistor so you might have a hard time finding itOriginally posted by klrconcours View PostStill learning about my 81 special. Where is the balast resistor located? I just installed Dyna 3.0 ohm coils. I beleive I can eliminate the resistor to get more spark? Where is it?
2-79 XS1100 SF
2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!Comment
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easy fix! I can get on to riding!
BTW that must be why my large brain could'nt find it!
klr650 thumper
'75 carbon fiber naked gold wing
Proud new owner 81 Eleven Special (all time fave!)
Formers: 81 Kawi LTD 1000
'79 CB750F, '98 Kawi ConnieComment
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