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OldJerry · Joined: 22 May 2010 Posts: 21 Location: West Michigan

I noticed the previous post concerning plug wires. I am a "do-it-yourself" type. I know you can buy RAM or Magnecor plug wire sets, but I decided to make my own. The hard part to find is the coil "cap".
If anyone is interested .... you can order the proper coil caps from
http://kingsborne.com
The coil cap is BERU VESO 116 ... $6.75 ea. it has a built-in 1K resistor just like the OEM part. The plug cap, I bought from auto parts .... they had to order it. It is a stock NGK cap. NGK # XD05FP ... about $3.00 ea. It has a built-in 5K resistor just like the OEM part. The OEM plug wire on my K1100 was stranded copper core .... so I replaced it with good silicone copper core from kingsborne ( you can get this about everywhere). Both coil & plug caps have a "wood screw" type connection for the copper wire ..... just like the OEM caps.
Just thought someone might be interested ......
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Bob T · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:40 am Post subject:

So OJ, what did the total cost turn out to be?
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:00 am Post subject:

Yeah, but what color are they? Laughing

On a serious note, that's pretty cool that you built your own.
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Shoganai · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject:

*right click*

*save*

Thanks, that's a good site to know.

And again, very coor onya from making your own. Very Happy

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Jim · Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:31 pm Post subject: plug wires

Thanks, OJ. I think I'll be making a set for the K - in red...

Appreciate the info and the link.
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
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malcolmt · Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:10 pm Post subject:

Another source of pats is a company called Goldwagon.
They sell patern VW and Opel parts and have distributers worldwide.
A buddy of mine recently bought caps to fit the coils from them, seems they are used on many VW's and Opels.

Malcolm(t)
Joburg, Souf Africa
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