HT Leads

throttlemeister · Post by **throttlemeister** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:33 am

Weeeell, don't get me started on hifi nuts and their idiocracy with wires either.

Seriously, we're talking about 50cm of wire here? That means close to zero impedance and material doesn't make any difference. I used to be an electronics engineer in a previous life and there is not much to be measured on pieces of wire that short. And my engineering mind says if you can't measure it, it ain't there.

And that goes for hifi too.

oyster · Post by **oyster** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:56 am

Lennies; SJ Powerfilter; Brisk plugs; Y piece; 5.5 rear wheel; synthetic oil; throttle valve balancer; tappet adjustment; tyre pressure.... get the idea? If it doesnt make a difference to the bike you ride, then I agree, dont waste your money.

throttlemeister · Post by **throttlemeister** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:42 am

oyster wrote:Lennies; SJ Powerfilter; Brisk plugs; Y piece; 5.5 rear wheel; synthetic oil; throttle valve balancer; tappet adjustment; tyre pressure.... get the idea? If it doesnt make a difference to the bike you ride, then I agree, dont waste your money.

Lennies: You can measure a difference
SJ filter: Ditto
Y piece: measurable difference
5.5 rear: cosmetic but adding tire choice
TBS: measurable difference

Get the idea?

So what exactly does some piece wire do that I cannot measure?

gus · Post by **gus** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 7:47 am

I,ll say it in laymans terms.They are of better quality over most stock items in materials and build.This should ensure they they last longer than poorer quality or stock items.They should be more resistaint against breakages and insulation breakdown due to fatigue and heat.The connectors for the plug and coils should be of better quality also.All of these make a better lead.Does it give a better spark over a new stock lead?I doubt it.But it will provide the same quality of spark for a longer period of time than a stock one because it wont breakdown due to the quality materials and build.Heat and exposure to elements is the killer of most things electrical,including cables.
gus
ps I,m a sparky by trade

throttlemeister · Post by **throttlemeister** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:06 am

If you have to replace them, might as well replace em with something worth while. But, typically you really don't have to worry about failing leads on a 5 year old bike.

Jason M · Post by **Jason M** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:47 pm

throttlemeister wrote:If you have to replace them, might as well replace em with something worth while. But, typically you really don't have to worry about failing leads on a 5 year old bike.

My GS is 4 years old - the first set of leads went spectacularly tits at about 27k and one of their (2nd hand) replacements is now causing problems I think too. Maybe I've just been unfortunate - I put the leads from the S (147k - 7 years old) on the GS and they're fine.

Reckon I'll treat myself to a red pair - nice

Jason