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HondaFiddyMan

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I want to change the wire from the coil to my spark plug from the stock black (cheap) one to the ACCEL 8mm wire pictured below. I have a universal wire kit and wanted to see if it possible to SPLICE into the factory wire and properly connect the new one. (solder/heat wrap) I am not sure if the resistance difference with an 8mm wire would effect the heat of the spark or not. I am running a 12 volt CDI now.



Has anyone ever tried this? Will it work or am I ruining a perfectly good coil for the look of the wire only?



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You'll need a screw on plug top instead of the stock threaded post. Just find any NGK that comes w/ one loose from your fav. parts store and put that on. I know the splices work nice like the above posters say but I recommend some good heat shrink over the splice.
 
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Thanks again for the input guys. I was able to unscrew the crappy stock cable and install the 8mm Accel wire. I could have also unscrewed the stock boot, but I didnt like the look so I went with the Accel end and will screw on a larger tip for the plug. The coil end had a rubber boot that fit perfectly to seal that connection. I used a bit of de-electric grease and it fit perfectly.



I will re-install the coil and verify spark tomorrow. Theres no reason it wont work as I am sure the core is much better than the previous Chine crap.



Heres to the one off mods! (Cheap too)
 
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HondaFiddyMan said:
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Thanks again for the input guys. I was able to unscrew the crappy stock cable and install the 8mm Accel wire. I could have also unscrewed the stock boot, but I didnt like the look so I went with the Accel end and will screw on a larger tip for the plug. The coil end had a rubber boot that fit perfectly to seal that connection. I used a bit of de-electric grease and it fit perfectly.



I will re-install the coil and verify spark tomorrow. Theres no reason it wont work as I am sure the core is much better than the previous Chine crap.



Heres to the one off mods! (Cheap too)
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do you know if this kit comes in red?whats the part # i can't see it to good. thanks
 
Discussion starter · #11 ·
hydroman-420 said:
do you know if this kit comes in red?whats the part # i can't see it to good. thanks
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Im not sure. I actually picked up this rebuild kit at Pep Boys for 10 bucks!



The part number is: 170500



I promise to post an update after installation and start up tomorrow.



It really couldnt have been easier to do.
 
#12 ·
HondaFiddyMan said:
Im not sure. I actually picked up this rebuild kit at Pep Boys for 10 bucks!



The part number is: 170500



I promise to post an update after installation and start up tomorrow.



It really couldnt have been easier to do.
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thank you for the info.they do come in red 170500r

let us know how it worked out
 
Discussion starter · #13 ·
hydroman-420 said:
thank you for the info.they do come in red 170500r

let us know how it worked out
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Go ahead and order the kit in red. I installed the coil today and it fired right up- no issues. I also took it for a ride around the block and there are no issues. It looks great on the bike and I will shoot a quick picture soon.
 
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HondaFiddyMan said:
Go ahead and order the kit in red. I installed the coil today and it fired right up- no issues. I also took it for a ride around the block and there are no issues. It looks great on the bike and I will shoot a quick picture soon.
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thank you i will order it tonight.

what did you do to make it fit?
 
Discussion starter · #15 ·
hydroman-420 said:
thank you i will order it tonight.

what did you do to make it fit?
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I just cut the new wire to length. (longer then stock for more efficient routing on the motor) Both ends- coil and plug cap had screw ends so it was quick and easy to attach. Good luck and let me know how it goes for you too.
 
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