Accel and plug caps?

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  • Glarusguy
    XSive
    • Apr 2005
    • 95
    • Wisconsin

    #1

    Accel and plug caps?

    I just installed a set of accel coils on my 79. I removed the ballast. Used a set of 8mm accel copper wire cables. My question is how important is it to use the resistor type plug caps. I put on the rubber caps included with the cables, but I got to thiking whether I should use the original screw in caps.
    "If it weren't for a budget I'd be bored."

    Thom
    79 xs11sf - Rented Mule
    80 xs11sg
    81 sr250t- sold to Pain
  • randy
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Dec 2003
    • 4521

    #2
    Glarusguy,

    Don't worry about it. The resistor caps only reduce radio interference. You may get some ugly stares when you pull up next to a cage with an AM radio on, but do you care? If you do, then by all means get the resistor caps!

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    • Glarusguy
      XSive
      • Apr 2005
      • 95
      • Wisconsin

      #3
      Thanks much. It's been awhile since my electronics classes in college. Seems I've forgotten more than I've learned.
      "If it weren't for a budget I'd be bored."

      Thom
      79 xs11sf - Rented Mule
      80 xs11sg
      81 sr250t- sold to Pain

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      • skids
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Jul 2002
        • 5047
        • Florissant, CO, USA

        #4
        What's an AM radio? (kidding)

        Originally posted by randy
        when you pull up next to a cage with an AM radio on,
        Skids (Sid Hansen)

        Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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        • bandet01
          XSive Maximus
          • Aug 2005
          • 698
          • connersville indiana

          #5
          i wouldnt worry about it it wont hurt that much just the radio inrferance but you aint got a radio on your bike do you
          79 yamaha xs1100f standard
          best 1/4 mile 13.282@99.40

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