Ignition dies riding in rain.

willy dog · 08-13-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sqwert

mkubam, I've heard from a couple others about plug wire connections. I have a few extras, brand new, around the shop. Next project will be a new waterproof plug wire with about the same electrical resistance. Makes sense since the short will dry in a matter of minutes, even in the pouring rain, when just sitting.

please post results the coil comes from csc with the wire attached just want to be sure you can pull it off without damage

sqwert · 08-13-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by willy dog

please post results the coil comes from csc with the wire attached just want to be sure you can pull it off without damage

If necessary the coil will be replaced with an aftermarket unit, pretty much making the cost of the RX3 about the same as a TW276 6-speed build, and no less labor.

rjmorel · 08-13-2018, 02:24 PM

Do the S'plug wires on RX3 not unscrew?
Have to look at mine.
If its a matter of water being thrown up by front tire and grounding the S'plug lead then time to put on a fender extender on rear of front fender maybe. I did and haven't ever had it quit in rain.
I put one on after riding in the rain in Yosemite and the water got up on top of the motor and washed dirt ,grease and oil from the road down the side of the motor and made it look like it had a bad oil leak on top of motor somewhere. But it never stopped motor from running. rj

willy dog · 08-13-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rjmorel

Do the S'plug wires on RX3 not unscrew?
Have to look at mine. rj

that's what I am trying to figure out i am assuming that they do but right now the mighty Zong is my only transportation don't want to try to take end off only to find that they don't unscrew

sqwert · 08-16-2018, 10:31 PM

I'll have to do some checking next home time. Back on the road these days, so no telling.

NzBrakelathes · 09-06-2018, 08:45 AM

Hows is this?

NzBrakelathes · 09-06-2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sqwert

I'll have to do some checking next home time. Back on the road these days, so no telling.

Pic and the details I found confirm it is 2 parts

NzBrakelathes · 09-07-2018, 06:26 AM

Confirmed on my own bus

08-13-2018, 02:24 PM	#3
rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Do the S'plug wires on RX3 not unscrew? Have to look at mine. If its a matter of water being thrown up by front tire and grounding the S'plug lead then time to put on a fender extender on rear of front fender maybe. I did and haven't ever had it quit in rain. I put one on after riding in the rain in Yosemite and the water got up on top of the motor and washed dirt ,grease and oil from the road down the side of the motor and made it look like it had a bad oil leak on top of motor somewhere. But it never stopped motor from running. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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08-16-2018, 10:31 PM	#5
sqwert Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 382	I'll have to do some checking next home time. Back on the road these days, so no telling.
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