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Do the 5k or 10k Ohms resistors go in time in the spark plug CAP ?

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gowen:
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KXcam22:
Also keep in mind that you don't need a resistor cap AND a resistor plug (although I think that is what I have - I better check).  The resistor is for RF (radio frequency) suppression.  the RF will give audible electrical noise if you ride with a MP3 player, walkman or communicator.  It might also affect the picture quality from a helmet cam but I'm not 100% sure on that. You would think it would boost the spark to have no resistor, but in practise the plug lead often has so much resistance that it makes little difference. Cam.

hughes:
Ohm my plug cap and it was 5.0k ohms. But I don't run a resistor plug.

Gowen ohm the cap that was with the system you gave me and the cap was 2.0 ohms. No resistor. Thay why the 89 or new 500's came with a BR8EG and my old bike came with a B8EG. Just like cam dais as long as we got a resistor some where plug or plug cap then we jammin :mrgreen:

kiwikx500:
They still cheap here in the big schemes of things but $23 US here in New Zealand must because they are so heavy to ship here (8 times the price lol even though prob same distance from japan lolol) Am i hearing right ? I can run my 1990 500 with a cap with no resistor if i choose and do absolutely no damage ? I called into a lawnmower shop and was going to fit a briggs and stratton (no laughing) cap - they are good in that you can physically see and attache the HT lead way better for positve confirmation of excellent contact - but the lawnmower men said about the resistor and did not think it was a good idea ? Cheers  8-)

KXcam22:
Kiw,
  You will be fine with an aftermarket plug cap.  If you don't ride with music or do laps around your house no resistor is required.  I believe it may be an FCC requirment to have a resistor cap when they import the bikes.  I put a non-resistor cap on my sons bike since the aftermarket one sealed better (against mud) than the stocker.  Cam.

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