Topic: Coil mounting

[AlekStooge]

Is this the correct way to mount C5 coils? This can't be right. It seems they will be exposed to the elements in this position, but if I flip the circuit board upward the spark plug wires interfere with the tank and it can't be mounted. Anyone have a photo?

[Bodi]

Flip the bracket and the coil will be an inch or so higher?

[AlekStooge]

It doesn't work like this. I can't put the tank on.

I tried moving the coil to the other side of the bike, I switched around the bracket. Don't the spark plug wires have to be facing forward?

[Flatlander80]

Looks like there’s a 2nd set of mounting holes in the coil... maybe try that?


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[TwoTired]

Why aren't you asking the coil manufacturer/seller how to mount the coils on your bike?

Cheers,

[Airborne 82nd]

Or why not use the stock coils then you would photos up the ying yang to reference.

[Bodi]

What bike is this? A four would have two coils. Anyway, it still looks to me that flipping the bracket to point up would lift the coil an inch so it would not stick down so far hanging down, cables should point forward imo.

[Bodi]

Yes but he said something about moving it to the other side... where there would be an identical one mounted...?

[robvangulik]

Can't you make a narrower brackett and mount the coils in the hole in the frame, the original coils were side by side too?

[efletche]

Just a quedtion about coil mounting. What would happen if the coils ate exposed to the elements???

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[efletche]

Thanks

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[TwoTired]

Just a quedtion about coil mounting. What would happen if the coils ate exposed to the elements???

Elements:
Sun:  Sun increases break down of plastics and rubber into dust with prolonged exposure.
Wind:  Blows dust off and low velocities,  Moves entire bike to another region at higher velocities. Coils may become dislodged.
Water:  In original condition, the plastic and rubber isolates the electrical components having little effect on a coil's operation.  Rain coats aren't just for people to wear.
Temperature:  Freezing temps will make ice expand and crack things in just about every crevice it can invade.  Temps over 300F tend to increase incidents of break down in plastics and rubber.  Higher temps can induce combustion, and/or melt the copper windings inside the coil, rendering it inoperative.

It's good to know something about the properties and physics of the world we live in.   

Cheers,

[efletche]

I'm going to these coils. The previous owner of the frame I have has put coil mounts on the down tube. I was kind of skeptical of where they are mounted, but they look cool mounted on the down tube.

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[AlekStooge]

Flip the bracket and the coil will be an inch or so higher?

Haven't looked at this thread in a while.

Here it is. Bodi was correct. You can flip the bracket so many ways I wasn't sure how he meant to flip it. It can be confusing to explain and understand.

Cal, I decided not to connect the coils and headlight through the same switched power cable but still through the same switch. They each have their own fuse and can be disconnected separately.


This was my solution for distributing switched power. It was only $9.


I feel like I am a crimping expert. I got a lot of practice in. I originally was using 12 gauge for the coils and headlight but the size wasn't working with the insulators. I switched to 14 gauge for the coils. I ran out of the vintage connections ring terminals because I started over. So the one on the coil is one I had laying around and I will replace it in the future when finances permit. I just want to get this thing started.

[AlekStooge]

Double-nut that main power connection on the fuse panel. You don’t want that coming loose.

[Scramps]

What is that distribution box mounted to in that second picture? Just curious


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[AlekStooge]

Electrionic table. It's towards the back of the frame under the seat.