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if this has already been discussed, sorry. i have a stock '80 xs1100 special. i would like to replace/upgrade the ignition coils. does anybody sell new replacements that simply bolt on without a lot of mods to mounts or wiring? brand? part number? any suggestions will be appreciated. thanks
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I'm not aware of any 'bolt-on' aftermarket replacements. There's some Honda units that will bolt on, but you'll be limited to finding used ones.
It's not that big a deal to install new aftermarket, look here: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4868Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
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Here's what I did.Originally posted by 650mark View Post
Start with post #1489 in this thread:
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread...27014&page=100
...or search Dynatek coil mod and PLEASE stay away from Mikes XS coils as they are the 3C type (Cheap-China-Crap)
P.S. These are installed on my '80G1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors
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1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.
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Brian
XS1100 LG "Mr T", SG "ICBM" & FJ1200
Check out the XS Part Number Finder
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Lamric,
We are finding that all of the coils from Mikes are pretty much junk. Failures in 5k miles or less. And since the turn over in ownership, things there seem to be even less quality parts in some cases.
I have installed the VF1000 coils in a couple XS1100s and it goes pretty smooth and easy. The toughest part is finding copper core wire from my experience. I have had no luck trying to use the carbon core wires, though others have been successful with the product.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
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I second that on Mike's. I just got a set and the attachments for the primary wires broke on both coils. Avoid at all costs.79 SF 3H3 Engine, 145/45 Mikuni Jets, El Cheapo Pod Filter Mod w/ EMGO Pods, Coil Repower w/ Dyna Coils, Accell Wires and Side Gapped Plugs, 78 Mech Advance, 4-2 TurnoutsComment
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Sounds like this Tech Tip should be removed then.Originally posted by DGXSER View PostBrian
XS1100 LG "Mr T", SG "ICBM" & FJ1200
Check out the XS Part Number Finder
Be not stingy in what costs nothing as courtesy, counsel and countenance.Comment
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1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)
Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.Comment
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