Topic: Ignition problems known need solutions...

[Green550F]

Ok, easy one. I've got an arc from#2 plug cap to the engine. Need new caps, now where to get them?

Next, the plug wires are hard as I've ever seen! can I replace just the wires? or do I have to replace the coils also? Where do I get these parts too?

[bwaller]

You can get NGK caps from Dennis Kirk for one. If the coils are original and the wires aren't cracked, just use your sidecutters and remove a 1/4" from the end of the wires and screw in new caps.

[Bodi]

If the plug wires go directly into the coils with a bit of goop oozing around them, they are non-replaceable. If there are towers and rubber boots they can be replaced easily.
You can get wire splicer thingies - you cut the wires off close to the coils (the wire should be OK there hopefully) and add a length of new cable.
Various models used coils with replaceable wires that would fit on your bike - the CB900 and Gold Wing I think but not 100% sure.
Dyna coils fit with a slight mod to the original mounting posts, and use standard wires and terminals although Dyna sells wire sets that are excellent.
You can get plug caps at most dealers, get the NGK ones from the accessory counter.

[cbfreaky750]

cheap way out wrap lots of electrical tape around them and screw the caps in real tight did this on my 750 and now i have no arcing

[Green550F]

that was done before, still arcing. got a new cap at a local shop and that looks likr iit fixeed it for$3!