Mounting dual output ignition coil, what's this stuff under my tank?

[pslaughter]

So I'm in the middle of installing the PAMCO and have mikes 'ultimate high-output' coil. I got the ground clamps to mount it, but... The place where everyone seems to point it in pictures is occupied! What is this little metal can that sits under the main tube and about the tube that the coils mount to? My PO did a great job of unplugging wires and leaving them, and it seems that this isn't plugged into anything? Not sure, as there are A LOT of wires under the tank that don't go anywhere. Next winter I want to rewire it completely, but for now I want it running well for the summer!
Thanks!

 

[racerdave]

Sounds like your turn signal flasher

 

[pslaughter]

That would make sense with it not being plugged in. PO removed all the signals. I was thinking it looked like the starter solenoid? I have e-start working and a PMA charging. Just wondering if this is something I can remove!

 

[racerdave]

Does it look like this

 

[pslaughter]

Yes, it does! Is that the flasher unit? I'll have to look more closely when I get home tonight

 

[racerdave]

Yes, it does! Is that the flasher unit? I'll have to look more closely when I get home tonight

yes it is the ts flasher

 

[pslaughter]

Thanks so much Dave, now I'll be able to pull that sucker out and mount my coil!

 

[itsatoy]

So the high output coil mounts to the tab for the flasher relay?

 

[pslaughter]

No, You have to use these 'ground clamps' that are made for plumbing to make a mount for them, but it fits in the space where the flasher relay is. I was pretty annoyed as there is no mention of any of this when you read/buy it! http://www.yamahaxs650.com/installing_the_coil.htm

 

[racerdave]

It's common to remove all the brackets from the under tank tubes, then use pipe clamps to mount that coil. this pic was stolen from our tracker guru Pregrid.

 

[pslaughter]

You''ll also need longer bolts than the ones provided with the clamps as well! Guys at the hardware store probably think I'm crazy with all the weird stuff I buy there with such great frequency.

 

[itsatoy]

That sucks, high output coil is on my list but I would have to find another place for the flasher?

 

[pslaughter]

Yeah, it's pretty annoying that they make no mention of that, right? I don't think any of the dual coils mount in the stock location...

 

[5twins]

Making a custom mount for an aftermarket coil is pretty much par for the course. I use Harley style coils and fabbed a simple sheet metal bracket that includes a tab for the TS flasher. It needed to be moved back slightly to provide room for the coil .....

 

[racerdave]

Mine is mounted off the horn mount tabs. Using a piece of flat stock, some long threaded rod couplers and spacers.

 

[ippytattoo]

This was my first mount using mikes Ultimate Coil

And in this one you can just see the rubber insulated clamp holding the Harley style coil on the 2 front down tubes

 

[oldbiker]

Making a custom mount for an aftermarket coil is pretty much par for the course. I use Harley style coils and fabbed a simple sheet metal bracket that includes a tab for the TS flasher. It needed to be moved back slightly to provide room for the coil .....

........................ hi guys ,, i did mount my new coil ,,, pamco coil up where the hone used to be ,,mines a 1976 frame ,, then after i finished mounting everything i slung the horn in 2 plastic tires and nobody can see anything i,ve done and it all looks neat regards oldbiker

 

[grepper]

I just used a peice of bar stock and a couple of metal tubes from the hardware store.

 

[smiles79]

I mounted mine using the ground-clamp method. The heavy duty flasher I bought didn't stay in the rubber mount anyway, so it's just hanging there.

 

[Brian902]

I bent some flat bar and made this setup.

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