I decided that my HT leads need replacement, front plug cap rusty inside and poor connection to the plug. Anything relating to Harley starts at £35 rising to £70 or more. On E Bay I can get five 8mm silicone leads, 60cms long, plug caps and coil plugs for £15, All I have to do is cut to length. Am I barking up the wrong tree here or are these car leads good or bad ?
HT leads
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Andy from Sandy
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The leads on my Sportster are resistive in some way as part of the trouble-shooting is measuring what it is.
I don't know how important it is.
I don't know how important it is.
softail898
Registered User
softail898
Registered User
Resistive Leads are for Radio Interfeerance Suppression. They are also required for Electronic Ignition IIRC.
softail898
Registered User
I have just checked my Workshop Manual, TC 88 Softail, and the resistance of the H.T. Leads are:
4750 - 11,230 Ohms for the Long Lead and 1812 - 4375 Ohms for the Short Lead.
HTH.
4750 - 11,230 Ohms for the Long Lead and 1812 - 4375 Ohms for the Short Lead.
HTH.
kiwidave
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I've been running the US-made Taylor spiro-core HT leads for 25+ years on kickstart only bikes and have never had issues. They come highly recommended for many electronic ignitions of choice. I bought a DIY kit once but my own hamfisted finish was never as clean as the manufactured ones and I ditched that idea.
Rick
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A few years ago I fitted US made performance DRAG ht leads supplied by Hogparts. Superior to the OEM and slightly thicker with improved insulation and only £29. So just like previous posts, there is plenty of quality alternatives, as there is for so many parts that are often better than standard at far less cost!