Ignition Wires
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Swapping wires can be a problem with the resistance in the wires. The bikes have ION sensing and if it isn't the same as the factory wires, you could end up setting a code.
ION Sensing Explained - Harley Davidson Community
ION Sensing Explained - Harley Davidson Community
Thanks Glider, I don't think I'm going to chance it.
Animal
Active Member
What about S.E. replacement wires?
ION sensing is basically detecting the resistance of the wiring...I seem to recall in the HD service manual it gives that value. If those "fancy" wires are using Kevlar/Carbon conductor, try to find out the resistance (Ohms) per foot. If they are within 10-15% there should be no problem. I guess the real question is if the resistance is the same, what advantage are "Exotic" wires? ... if 15kV or so flows in them with an event that only lasts for msecs of time...
ANSWER: not much, so other than "Looking Trick" or "Longevity due to the outside sheath made of Exotic materials (I do question metallic braid or films that conduct electricity), only you can be the judge as to their use and slamming your money on the table.
ANSWER: not much, so other than "Looking Trick" or "Longevity due to the outside sheath made of Exotic materials (I do question metallic braid or films that conduct electricity), only you can be the judge as to their use and slamming your money on the table.
I have the SE on my 08 road king no problems so far about 6k miles on them
B-1B_Guy
Junior Member
Check out Magnecor wires. I ran them on my Stage III Heritage and just put them on my '09 Ultra. Great wires.
MAGNECOR Race Wires: WELCOME TO MAGNECOR!
MAGNECOR Race Wires: WELCOME TO MAGNECOR!
Iceman24
Well-Known Member
AGREE...I put these on my 05 Sportster & you could tell the difference. No more "popping" during decel & picked-up some accel. Should've dyno tested before I sold it so I could supply data...:bigsmiley15: