hi, anybody got a photo of where the coil should sit on the frame. Bought a basket case without one soI bought an aftermarket one from Brooks barn and I'm not sure it's correct.
Any info much appreciated

http://members.chello.nl/h.hoorn6/yamah ... re_1vj.htm
similar to how I have mine - but I wrap it past the main frame to reduce the heat

thanks, give us a clue, where's the coil mount photo?

Follow the ignition cable, there it is, front downtube left hand side

Andy

Brilliant thanks Andy

The coil I've bought has a two bolt mount that doesn't seem to match any mounting on the frame.
Is the coil rubber mounted as my frame has a tang for a rubber in that location very similar to the battery box relay mount tangs.
Thanks

have you found your answer - send a picture of it - not sure which one you have so far doesn't sound like early xt600.

It sits on a tang:



Check the exploded view
https://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xt600z-198 ... Mc5k4rgrCM

> Electrical 1

And there is a damper by the parts number 1VJ-82317-00

Andy

mine in situ

cadno wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 5:30 pm The coil I've bought has a two bolt mount that doesn't seem to match any mounting on the frame.
Is the coil rubber mounted as my frame has a tang for a rubber in that location very similar to the battery box relay mount tangs.
Thanks

Sounds like you have the wrong coil, you have the one that has a bar going through the coil with bolt holes on either end. EBay listing have wrong coils listed in some instances but you can tell by the pictures shown on this thread as to whether you have right coil or not.