1986FXWG Points Conversion
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Thanks Rob85WG, will keep that in mind, and I appreciate it.
I went in the opposite direction from you and replaced the factory dual fire with a single fire programmable ignition. Nothing to maintain, just pick the curve that runs the strongest and leave it.
Let us know if you do any modifications or repairs. We like to help (and learn).
Let us know if you do any modifications or repairs. We like to help (and learn).
#13
Well I put the new points in and the bike was running like a dream, started first kick and all. After about 90kms it kept losing power until it stopped completely, sat for a bit then it started again. This happened twice, then the third time it would not start again and had no spark. Took it home on the trailer, after checking the points hadn't moved, but haven't had a good look at it yet.
#14
86FXWG - Bike is back up and running again, it was the little felt pad that caused my problems after replacing the points, but has now been rectified. Also had several seals and gaskets replaced to fix some oil leaks, and other minor works that needed doing badly. The bike is running beautifully now, thought it was before, but even better and a lot smoother with the new front fork tubes. As good as the day I got it 29 years ago.
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#16
Nothing wrong with a points-triggered ignition.
I'd bet long money that 95% of the dealer "techs" couldn't set points and time a bike correctly........as well as some of the newer "internet insta-shops."........
Scott
I'd bet long money that 95% of the dealer "techs" couldn't set points and time a bike correctly........as well as some of the newer "internet insta-shops."........
Scott
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPEED & SERVICE CENTER
5225 SOUTH MAIN ST., MUNNSVILLE, N.Y. 13409
Sales/Support 315-495-6650
www.hillsidecycle.com
Walk-in Retail Showroom
Complete H-D Machine Shop
Case & cylinder boring
Complete Cylinder Head Shop
High-Performance Engine Kits
Crank Rebuilding
Direct Link & PowerVision Tuning
Goodson HD Tooling Manufacturer
Maxton Mile World Record
4500 sq ft. facility
OVER 35 YEARS OF H-D ENGINE BUILDING.
See us on Facebook.
#17
Maybe we Should ask one "hey you know what dwell angle in degrees is for 84 evo"?
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