Motorcycle Repair: 1982 honda magna, spark plug wires, 1982 honda magna

Question
i have a 1982 honda magna and am not sure how to line it up correctly. also.a local motorcycle mechanic said that my coils may be messed up and may need replaced. he said he thinks this is the problem but do not have the correct equipment to test it for sure. so i am trying to find out how to line up my spark plug wires and where it goes to for the bike. thanks for the help..
tammy

Answer
Tammy, older V-4s are known for degrading spark units, as well as poorly lubricated camshafts.

Coils fire 1-3 and 2-4 cylinders sequentially and simultaneously on both plugs.

http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/attach.aspx/19205/vf750c%20wiring%20diagram.jpg is one source for a wiring diagram.

Lot of general info here:

http://www.sabmag.org/Sabre-Magna%20FAQ%20v2.htm

Download PDF file for repair data:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=14&ved=0CDoQFjADOAo

If you can't download the file, contact me at www.vintagehonda.com and I can email it to you.

Bill Silver