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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: Chrome Megaphone on April 18, 2021, 06:59:18 AM

Title: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: Chrome Megaphone on April 18, 2021, 06:59:18 AM

Since no one that I'm aware of is offering the coil pack conversion can someone clue me in on how to diy?  A parts list and diagram should do it.  Asking before buying new stock coils and wires, the project is nearing completion.

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: connie_rider on April 18, 2021, 09:01:02 AM

I don't have that information, but the coils should be fine. You can ohm them out to test them.
DO replace the wires and caps though. {Murph's}

Ride safe, Ted

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: Chrome Megaphone on April 18, 2021, 09:18:28 AM

Thanks for the input.  That was my plan but since the bike is a '86 I hesitate to rely on such old coils.  If just one fails its tow truck time from who knows where.

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: Boomer on April 21, 2021, 11:36:46 AM

I'm sure it's happened somewhere, but I've never heard of a failed C10 coil in nearly 28 years of ownership and being on the COG Listserver/forum, ZGGTR forum, and several Facebook groups.
Even the igniters are pretty bullet proof.
J-boxes are the electrical thing most likely to let ya down.

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: jacksdad on August 27, 2021, 04:05:14 PM

Can anyone help out here?
I quite like the idea of stick coils, just to update stuff! 😂

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: cra-z1000 on August 28, 2021, 07:23:26 PM

Quote from: jacksdad on August 27, 2021, 04:05:14 PM

Can anyone help out here?
I quite like the idea of stick coils, just to update stuff! 😂

Nobody selling kits anymore but lots of info comes up on google searching zg1000 stick coils .

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: jacksdad on August 31, 2021, 04:29:44 PM

Thanks, I'll have another search tonight 😁

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: dboogie2288 on August 31, 2021, 05:45:57 PM

This is one of the best upgrades I did for the concours, but I kinda regret doing it with lack of current support. The harness seems easy enough, and the coils seem easy enough, but I dont think I've ever looked behind the schematics of the whole idea. I love having a nice clean top of the motor since I did the stick coils, and the reed valve deletes.

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: VirginiaJim on September 01, 2021, 02:10:39 PM

Here's the link when T was selling the kits.  I think that's what you are talking about.  You could always pm or email him for info and if he's in a good mood he might respond...or not.


http://zggtr.org/index.php?topic=61.0

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: m in sc on September 01, 2021, 03:10:04 PM

i mean, if he isnt selling them any more, its not a hard conversion to do, at all if you have any wiring skillset.

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: Boomer on September 02, 2021, 02:13:23 AM

From memory you can use ZX9R stick coils with the OEM igniter.
Just wire them in series so 1-4 & 2-3 fire together.
This is from memory though. I haven't done it.

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: m in sc on September 02, 2021, 06:18:26 AM

this is the super basic diagram on how to wire it up.

 

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: Chrome Megaphone on September 02, 2021, 08:52:25 AM

Thanks guys!   :D

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: connie_rider on September 02, 2021, 04:34:39 PM

If ZX-9R coils are correct, just saw this.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123942607044?hash=item1cdb8e18c4:g:sIYAAOSwOb9dp75d

Ride safe, Ted

Title: Re: Coil pack conversation components
Post by: cra-z1000 on September 13, 2021, 09:02:40 PM

I've always figured doing that just adds a couple more possible failure points .