Spark Plugs and ignition wires

Crazy Frog at 23h36
02
Oct
2009
Spark Plugs and ignition wires

I have read on other forums people finding after market ignition wires and caps.
This could be a big money saver, but..... (yes there is always a but)

The K100 is originally fitted with Bosch X5DC (or NGK D7EA) which is a non resistor spark plug. Here is the reason:
The spark plug cap already integrates a resistance of 5KΩ. Similarly, the connector at the other end of the ignition cable also includes a resistance of 1K

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