GL1100 coils


Information and questions on GL1100 Goldwings (1980-1983)
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terryt
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GL1100 coils

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HI Im looking for some information about testing these coils on a gl1100 1983
What Ohms should the coils be. and what should the ballast resister ohms be. I have done a search and its coming up with two different ones
2.4 or 4.0 Ohm coils

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If your having problems with your coil, try the coil from a 96 dodge neon. It will wire right up and give a hotter spark. It does make a difference on the low end. I tried it and it is reasonably simple. $25 or so. Well worth the time. Regards, Johnny
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Re: GL1100 coils

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Johnyy Smoke wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:28 pm If your having problems with your coil, try the coil from a 96 dodge neon. It will wire right up and give a hotter spark. It does make a difference on the low end. I tried it and it is reasonably simple. $25 or so. Well worth the time. Regards, Johnny
Thanks for that. What plug did you use for the primary wires to fit the coil. Terry
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Re: GL1100 coils

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Johnyy Smoke wrote: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:28 pm If your having problems with your coil, try the coil from a 96 dodge neon. It will wire right up and give a hotter spark. It does make a difference on the low end. I tried it and it is reasonably simple. $25 or so. Well worth the time. Regards, Johnny
will that hack work on the gl1200 also? thanks
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Yep, lots of posts on this hack, very simple, Regards, Johnny


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