Best ways to hide coils on XS650???

Does anyone have any good ideas about hiding the coils for an 1977 XS650 after a chop. I'm using a sporty peanut tank. I have points ignition so I have 2 coils. I'd like to hide them out of sight as much as possible. The best spot I can think of is underneath the tank but they'll still show. Any ideas would be helpful.



Thanks - Wind Tunnel

if you are running a fake oiltank for youre elektronics then you can make one just big enough so you can get those 2 coils in there too.

]I agree with Wally. Fake oil tank kind of blends the back of the bike, gives it more of a solid look. Perfect place for coils.

if you plan on mounting your coils in a fake oil tank then keep some kind of ventilation in mind.

Originally Posted by Hooligans

if you plan on mounting your coils in a fake oil tank then keep some kind of ventilation in mind.

especially if youre gunna stick your regulator/rectifier in there too

I'm not a fan of "Fake" anything on a chopper, unless its that kick ass E-Bomb form Pandemonium.


Here is how I did my coils:

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=434

build a coilholder and do under the seat...

maybe you can build a Elektroknicbox where you can hide all stuff (relais for the lighters batterie and so on)

cheeers phill

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

I'm not a fan of "Fake" anything on a chopper, unless its that kick ass E-Bomb form Pandemonium.


Here is how I did my coils:

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=434

i like

here's mine.... nice and clean

Im not done with mine but i will be using the rear engine mount and a homemade bracket. Under the carbs and behind the engine is so busy I dont think anyone will notice. I will supply pics if anyone is really interested.

I put my coil under my carbs and it's worked out great, looks pretty good to.

Originally Posted by ZUnit

Im not done with mine but i will be using the rear engine mount and a homemade bracket. Under the carbs and behind the engine is so busy I dont think anyone will notice. I will supply pics if anyone is really interested.

id like to see that. if its not too much of a hassle

Originally Posted by Punkskalar

I'm not a fan of "Fake" anything on a chopper, unless its that kick ass E-Bomb form Pandemonium.

so don't use a fake oil tank. I myself am installing a cylindrical electronics box with domed end caps. Nothing to do with storing oil!!