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Coil upgrade, any suggestions?
I am looking to replace/up-grade the coils on my XJ and am looking for suggestions. I see a lot for the XS's but unsure if it applies to my bike. Simple as that. Thanks 
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Yup, anything that you can use for xs coils will work as for an XJ as long as they are 3 ohm coils.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.
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Have a look here http://www.mikesxs.net/products-27.html#products scroll down to part#17-6810 . Many have gone to these coils with good results.BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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Why would you buy coils from Mike's when you can have DYNA coils for less?
DYNA COIL
Z1 Enterprises sells this part for the XS1100. What happens when you have a problem with Mike's coil and tell him it wasn't used on a XS650?
Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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That's a good suggestion I wasn't aware of thanks.
The mikesxs.net coils have a higher out put than the Dana coils but the difference may be mute for some.
There are no warranties on high output coils.
Here in Canada it's a better deal or similar in price to buy from the Canadian site XS650direct.com. by the time it arrives.BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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You dont tell him that?Originally posted by jetmechmarty View PostTrapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifierComment
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IIRC there is no returns or warranty on the electrical items anyways. At least as I understand it once it's been installed.Originally posted by Elevener View PostCy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
Vetter Windjammer IV
Vetter hard bags & Trunk
OEM Luggage Rack
Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
Spade Fuse Box
Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
750 FD Mod
TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
XJ1100 Front Footpegs
XJ1100 Shocks
I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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That is correct.Originally posted by cywelchjr View PostNathan
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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That applies to carb parts also!Originally posted by cywelchjr View PostBDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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Have there been issues with the Dyna coils while I was sleeping? I understand the Canada connection, but I have never regarded Mike's as first choice for XS11 parts. I have XS650's in the garage and I get a lot of parts from Mike's. Some are great, some are junk. I'm just not sure why what may be a Chinese coil is first choice when the Dyna coil is less money. I do understand the Canada part.
I don't have experience with either coil, so this is posted as a question rather than a remark.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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