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    Replacing HT plug wires

    from the coil to the plugs, is it necessary to insulate the leads from the engine heat? The originals had some kind of outer wrap to protect from heat I guess. Is this needed and if so what do I use?
    I have some heat shrink material that fits right over the 7mm wire but it does not appear to be as thick as the original stuff.

    I'm thinking the heat shrink stuff would be sufficient but is it even needed?

    TIA
    Larry

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    '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
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    Most wires available today should withstand the heat of the engine, just don't let them touch the exhaust pipe.

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      #3
      Did this work out for you Larry? Let me know, your phone number got deleted and haven't been able to reach you.

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        #4
        Originally posted by nejeff View Post
        Did this work out for you Larry? Let me know, your phone number got deleted and haven't been able to reach you.
        PM coming your way. Thanks.
        Larry

        '79 GS 1000E
        '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
        '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
        '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
        '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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          #5
          When redoing the wires on my bike I recycled the outer covering and put it on the new HT wires. Squirt a little WD-40 inside and it slides easily.
          Ed

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            #6
            Creative thinking Ed. I am instead going with new Accel brand coils. I am tired of fighting this losing battle to save my originals.

            On my last attempt, after replacing the HT leads and installing back on the bike, I checked for spark and only got spark on the 1st revolution of the engine. After that, I was back to no spark again.
            The GS hasn't been out of the garage for way too long already so now we will see how she responds to new coils.
            Larry

            '79 GS 1000E
            '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
            '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
            '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
            '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend.

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