changing spark plug wires 2005 1100 Sabre

[Sabre_Kid]

I ride a 2005 vt1100c2 Sabre. Am in the middle of a project. I am changing the OEM spark plug wires to red wires. The OEM are 7.7mm the new ones 8.5. The problem I have is that the boots at the coil end are on real tight. Was wondering if anyone has changed their plug wires and can offer any comments or suggestions. I have removed the seat, tank and wire box to expose the coils. It is a bit tight in there, but am sure if a remove a few more hoses should be able to access the coils easily. I haven't tried to remove the boot at the coil end yet other than to try to spin it with my fingers (no way). Any Help ??? Thanx and keep on ridin'

[Mintbread]

A lot of coils are made so that the leads cannot be removed.
It can be done but it requires you to almost completely dismantle them, make a few mods and then put it all back together with the new leads in place.

[Johnj]

You may have to reduce the diamiter of the plug wire where it enters the coil. The new wire is .8 too big to fit the coil