ratdog
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Post by ratdog on Sept 4, 2018 8:56:49 GMT -5
it is a good idea to do plug chops with new plugs, but far more important it to as much as possible run at high rps and avoid idling. when we do plug chops we are on a flat two lane black top out in the country. we have almost a mile that has no stop signs. so we run WOT to the south end (about 1/4 mile) then run WOT to the north end (about a mile) then run WOT back (about 3/4 mile) when it time to stop, we leave the throttle wide open and turn off the bike and go to a stop. this gives us the best possible reading. the biggest mistake most people make is that look at the electrode. to read a plug, you have to look at the insulator. the "white part" on a new plug. As long ar you are looking at the insulator, even a plug that is just running day to day will give you a good bit of information. the key is, we want tan, not while not gray or black.
NOW IMHO this is a lot of time wasted because you changed something that cause an issue. Why spend all this time an effort, just go back to the original coil that gave you no problem. while I have given you a way to prove that the new coil is a POS, why not just go back to the one that worked just fine? I run a stock coil in red bike, and I run up to 50 mph and over 9500 rpms there is no reason for me to change that stock coil
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Post by katt on Sept 30, 2018 14:09:44 GMT -5
I got shocked by ignition (it felt light like under 100volts though) by holding frame and touching the top of ignition wire (part that right over the plug) is this normal?
Was trying to make sure ignition wire was tight, on working engine.
NOW IMHO this is a lot of time wasted because you changed something that cause an issue. Why spend all this time an effort, just go back to the original coil that gave you no problem. while I have given you a way to prove that the new coil is a POS, why not just go back to the one that worked just fine? I run a stock coil in red bike, and I run up to 50 mph and over 9500 rpms there is no reason for me to change that stock coil Orange ignition wire looks sporty...
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ratdog
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Post by ratdog on Sept 30, 2018 19:12:40 GMT -5
You should never get a shock by touching the plug wire. Try this... wait until it’s almost dark and run the engine. Look very carefully at the wire and plug cap while you rev up the engine.. you MAY see sparks from the wire or plug which means there are some cracks . If you see that, best just throw it out and get new
Frankly, if I got a shock from the plug cap or wire, I’d just replace the whole thing
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Post by katt on Sept 30, 2018 23:50:05 GMT -5
Inside a cap that goes over plug there's a hard piece inside that has few pieces broken off at the end, perhaps spark could be jumping out there, i'll check.
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ratdog
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Post by ratdog on Oct 2, 2018 12:43:44 GMT -5
Or maybe you could just throw the damn thing out...
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Post by katt on Oct 3, 2018 23:46:01 GMT -5
Well my original ignition is in no better shape really, where on i can get original ignition for around $10?
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Post by katt on Oct 4, 2018 22:13:18 GMT -5
Here's what i happened to that aftermarket replacement ignition in under 2 months, its cracked not melted.
I think from excessive heat it got weaker and cracked.
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Post by gsx600racer on Oct 4, 2018 23:05:07 GMT -5
Here's what i happened to that aftermarket replacement ignition in under 2 months, its cracked not melted.
I think from excessive heat it got weaker and cracked.
When you pay for cheap, you get cheap. Get a NGK boot. Fix it once and right.
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Post by katt on Oct 4, 2018 23:32:27 GMT -5
Link appreciated i never seen one for sale.
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Post by gsx600racer on Oct 5, 2018 0:20:14 GMT -5
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