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Twin spark stick coils
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:14 pm
by dave1100s
I assume that the twin spark 1100s uses the same stick coils as my 03 1150GS? If so, has anyone found a good supplier of second hand ones or an alternative part that is specified for other bikes or cars that will do the job? Or will I just have to bite the bullet and pay for a new genuine BMW one
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:17 pm
by Neil178
Does it? I bought a secondhand coil to try and sort out the rough running.
So im not sure that it still has sticks?
Maybe that is why the coil didnt fix the problem? Haha.
Re: Twin spark stick coils
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 10:30 pm
by nab 301
dave1100s wrote:I assume that the twin spark 1100s uses the same stick coils as my 03 1150GS? :
same part numbers alright , loads of ideas in this 15 page thread including converting back to single spark... although even this isn't apparently as straightforward as it seems.
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/c ... re.713106/
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread ... lternative
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:26 pm
by dave1100s
Cheers fellas, wasn't sure if the 1100s twin spark used stick coils or not. I'll have look at the links, and see what options I have got. Thanks again.
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:28 pm
by nab 301
I'm sure this has been done to death elsewhere but I came up with altenative numbers for the Beru ZS 385 which seems to be around £70 or 80 stg.
All the aftermarket listings suggest these are only used on Bm Motorbikes so if available will probably be similar in price to the Beru.
Meat and Doria is the only popular aftermarket manufacturer that I recognise, so I asked through work to see if they're available.
Meat&Doria 10703
Hoffer 801073
Wilmink WG 1012493
Sidat 85.30397
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 9:14 pm
by Neil178
my bike is of the single spark plug variety.
Sorry for any confusion.
I have sent myself to the naughty step.
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:40 pm
by nab 301
Beru ZS385 seem to be the only one readily available (although only to order in this part of the world).
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:38 pm
by dave1100s
Neil.........you are forgiven and can now come off the naughty step
Nab, thanks mate for the alternative part numbers, I'll have search about and see what I can get.
There seems to be a decent supply of second hand ones, but as they stopped manufacture in 2004/2005, even the newest second hand ones will be 10 years old plus, so I'd rather replace with new and also I'd like to replace the pair and keep my good one as a spare.
Again, cheers chaps for the great advice