Hi to all, New guy on this forum.

Hi to every one on this forum. I have been reading this forum for awhile and I think it is a great bunch of people and I am happy I found it. I just started tearing down a 85 VF500 F I got for $150 a few years ago. Now that I am on to this project there is some advice I need and I want to replace some parts. Has anyone put the Accel coils on theirs? If yes, what model coil? Until I change out the coils any recommendations on a new set of wires to go with the stock coils? I am missing 2 and the other 2 have holes almost worn through the insulation. I have already checked the compression and all 4 are good. The bike only has 17000 miles. In the future I would like to replace the top front fairing but that can wait till I find one I am happy with.
Thanks to all

 

Welcome to the club!

 

Hello neighbor. Welcome, You'll find some good information here and very helpful people. Good luck with your project. If you have captain and coke, I can come over and help turn a wrench, hehe.

 

Welcome!

Here is link to one source for aftermarket plug wires:

Ignition- Spark Plug Wires

Regarding aftermarket coils, more info can be found here:

http://vfrworld.com/forums/1st-2nd-generation-1983-1989/30527-vf500f-stock-coil-dimension-check.html#post262073

Good luck with your build and let us know how you make out.

 

Great thanks for the information. I am going to assume I should stay away from the graphite core wires and stick with the copper core. Are the stainless steel core wires also ok to use with the CDI?

 

From everything I have read and from personal experience copper core is the best option though I would check with the specific coil manufacturer before making a final decision.