How To Make Custom Spark Plug Wires for Harley-Davidson and Other Motorcycles
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
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In this how to tutorial Todd walks you through the world of making your own custom spark plug wires for your motorcycle. In our kits we give you the choice of a wide array of color options that we sell by the foot and or in a kit form. Our kits include 90 degree boots or straight boots for your spark plugs, the corresponding 90 degree metal connectors, coil connecters & boots, plus 3 feet of wire in your desired color ranging in 7mm stranded copper core or 8mm suppressor core. Learn the differences in 7mm and 8mm along with how to install 90 degree boots / connectors for spark plugs, straight boots / connectors for spark plugs, and coil boots and connectors for your coil.
Making your own spark plug wires can be extremely fun and can take your customization of your motorcycle to the next level. These kits work for a wide variety of motorcycles including Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Bsa, Norton, and even hot rods. So get out those wire cutters and crimpers, let's make some new spark plug wires together for your custom two wheeled machine!
Time Stamps:
00:01 - Intro
00:18 - What's new with our Lowbrow Customs Spark Plug kits?
00:51 - Differences between 7mm and 8mm. What do you need to use for your motorcycle ignition?
02:29 - Stripping the housing off of 7mm and 8mm to get a better look at the difference of the wires inside.
04:20 - What comes in the kits Todd?
06:02 - Installing a 90 degree boot and 90 degree connector for a spark plug onto an 8mm spark plug wire (same methods apply for 7mm).
11:00 - Testing connection with spark plug and your newly made 90 degree end.
11:31 - Installing a coil boot and connector onto an 8mm spark plug wire (Same methods apply for 7mm).
13:04 - Plugging the coil connector end to a Triumph coil to show how it connects properly.
13:50 - Installing a straight boot and straight connector for a spark plug onto a 7mm spark plug wire (Same methods apply for 8mm)
17:08 - Testing connection with spark plug and your newly made straight end.
18:00 - Outro!
18:30 - Todd Goes for a Ride!
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That is a VERY nice Triumph, and pretty neighbourhood as well
My buddy said you helped him out on his tr6r said you were very kind and helpful on the phone thanks for that!
I cant help but think this video is a direct result of my recent problem with my 8mm suppressor core on my ironhead. But I'm glad you guys took time to resolve my problem!
You guys make the best videos, Todd is fantastic
I would love to come up and spend a few days with Todd...just listening and learning
I love watching these videos with Todd!
Thanks, Todd! This really helped.
Thank you for the content, lowbrowcustoms!
Just ordered a set for my fxdc. This will be a great addition!
Awesome video! Cool guy 👍🏻
Cool video Todd , looking forward to the next Triumph build .
Todd...Always the best advice and kickass skills!
Great idea.I have some left over cloth cover wire left over from my old make and brake.Going to put them on the Triumph.
I have a set on my 49 ford and they look great. Might get some differnet colored ones and change up the look.
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You guys are the best! I wish you had a shop near me.
Thanks a bunch for making the video!
They should start making the suppressor core cotton wrapped plug wires in 10.4 mm, would look very cool 😎
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pro tip. the cheap stamped crimpers have a spot for crimping ignition wires. you might want to fine tune it with other crimpers to tighten it up but itll get the tabs formed ya nicely.
I ordered a set for my 2009 Harley Dyna FDX from Lowbrow Customs and I discovered that the straight connectors do not fit in the ignition module - they are too big. I checked my stock cables and it uses a much smaller connector. What am I doing wrong?
Meant to ask your opinion on which size/type to use on a 3.0 screamin eagle coil? Its a 2000 custom xlh 883c Sporty (with ss hooligan kit,now its a1200 etc) it currently has 8mm supression core (learned that here tonight from your video lol! Dude..you are the best teacher i swear! ) Also, would there be any need or benefit to a 5.0 coil if my 3.0 SE needs replaced?
Question: Would the suppressor core wires be the appropriate choice for an older bike when installing a device like an M Unit Blue? Or perhaps an aftermarket onboard GPS?
The M Unit Blue's Manual says "MAKE SURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH INTERFERENCE-SUPPRESSED SPARK PLUGS OR IGNITION CABLES." reference - store-r2ulc3uwrn.mybigcommerce.com/content/motogadget_manuals/munit_basic_blue_manual_en_2.3.pdf?_ga=2.50618089.1956561884.1591046631-168490203.1591046631 With this I would defiantly look at what ignition system and battery you going to use as well.
Can you use suppressed 40 ohm per foot spiral core wires in a old school points and condenser shovelhead?
Speaking of Mags, do you have an install video for a unit twin magneto change over/conversion.
no not yet, haven't had a bike to do it on. Maybe something we can do in the future.
I wish you guys were in Australia. Most of the time shipping costs more than the products.
What motorcycle skooool, did you attend, if ya don't mind me ASKING??
Another brilliant tutorial.....can’t get enough of these how to videos👍🏼 Any chance of Triumph 650 fork video ?
We have that on the list of many to still film, been a little challenging at the moment to film stuff but working on it! We do have English 101 and 102 available on here. 102 does talk about Triumph forks and putting an entire leg back tougher.
Good stuff. Thanks
I have a 04 triumph speedmaster and I'm about to change the plug wires. As it is a carb with CDI do you kmow if i should use copper or suppressor?
Check your manual about what spark plugs it currently is running, also what ignition system you have may determine it. The other thing if you know you are getting new ones, you could always cut one end off to double check what you are running now.
How often are you supposed to change these wires out anyways?
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Just looked that s*** up on the Google. You're right Todd 👍
Just use some silicone grease on the connector for the 90. Crimp it on and then lube and just push it into the 90. Not sure why you’d wanna do it this way, looks like a pain.
What would happen if you use the 8mm wires with a mag?
Your an awesome maniac.
6:41 Why not just crimp it and push it straight into the boot? Pushing wire through, crimpling then struggling to pull it back down at an angle is the hard way....
Just made some for my Sportster 72. FYI to anyone making cables for a later model sportster/iron/48; the end that goes into the coil needs to be bent inward to latch onto the the little post in there. Idk if it’s common sense but it took my ass an hour to figure it out lol
i wish Todd was my neighbor
Mine looks nothing like this. Way bigger copper end neither end fits the spark plug at all
Aye just put a new set of plug wires for the iron head and we are doin' alrightttt.
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Last time I came this early my girlfriend was disappointed
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dude settle down. the leg thing is distracting .