My '79 GS1000 is running 'OK'. I am chasing some carb tuning issues and don't want to get sidetracked, but since I want to eliminate any suspect areas, I took a look at the spark. It looks weak, barely visible.
I have read that a lot of counterfeit B8ES plugs are out there, and it's discontinued by NGK. I have also read that the resistors in the plug caps may degrade; well the plug wires may be ready to be replaced too as they look to be stock. If anyone has a recommendation on a reasonably priced replacement setup, and in general, what to do, I'd appreciate it. I'll read up, I see some threads on the subject. And yeah, coils look to be stock, but it has a Dyna S ignition.
The Denso W24ESU resistor plug (also known as 4030) seems a possibility. They are only 2.99 at Summit Racing. I am wondering if I can try those and just pull the resistor cap off the plug and try them out to check performance. And if not good I could then go to step two, get new wires? There comes the 2nd question, what wires to use? Tight financial times so I want to be sensible and do the right thing.
I have read that a lot of counterfeit B8ES plugs are out there, and it's discontinued by NGK. I have also read that the resistors in the plug caps may degrade; well the plug wires may be ready to be replaced too as they look to be stock. If anyone has a recommendation on a reasonably priced replacement setup, and in general, what to do, I'd appreciate it. I'll read up, I see some threads on the subject. And yeah, coils look to be stock, but it has a Dyna S ignition.
The Denso W24ESU resistor plug (also known as 4030) seems a possibility. They are only 2.99 at Summit Racing. I am wondering if I can try those and just pull the resistor cap off the plug and try them out to check performance. And if not good I could then go to step two, get new wires? There comes the 2nd question, what wires to use? Tight financial times so I want to be sensible and do the right thing.
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