Need advice FXLR Build
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Need advice FXLR Build
Have a 91 FXLR looking to convert to magneto and points with a kick Starter. Have found a magneto conversion kit, just looking for advice on the kicker kit. Found a few for the 80 in with 5 speed trans on sites like J&P but the sites say it won't fit my model even though its the same engine and trans as the soft tail. Anyone know why it wouldn't work?
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Have a 91 FXLR looking to convert to magneto and points with a kick Starter. Have found a magneto conversion kit, just looking for advice on the kicker kit. Found a few for the 80 in with 5 speed trans on sites like J&P but the sites say it won't fit my model even though its the same engine and trans as the soft tail. Anyone know why it wouldn't work?
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Beyond that...I do not feel confident in sourcing decent quality Points,,,and Condensers do Not get routinely Replaced around here,,,Newer is less likely to even Function!!
I have a Hard enough time sourcing Quality Mechanical advance units!! The O.E. EI is pretty damn bullet proof. And, The Only advantage to Aftermarket EI, and Pints too...Is Higher RPM...which is How HP gains are Achieved. More RPM is Always More HP...Look up how HP is Measured!!
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No Reason in the world for a Kick Starter on such modern equipment.. And Quality and Looks suffer from Chiwanese input!!
Beyond that...I do not feel confident in sourcing decent quality Points,,,and Condensers do Not get routinely Replaced around here,,,Newer is less likely to even Function!!
I have a Hard enough time sourcing Quality Mechanical advance units!! The O.E. EI is pretty damn bullet proof. And, The Only advantage to Aftermarket EI, and Pints too...Is Higher RPM...which is How HP gains are Achieved. More RPM is Always More HP...Look up how HP is Measured!!
Beyond that...I do not feel confident in sourcing decent quality Points,,,and Condensers do Not get routinely Replaced around here,,,Newer is less likely to even Function!!
I have a Hard enough time sourcing Quality Mechanical advance units!! The O.E. EI is pretty damn bullet proof. And, The Only advantage to Aftermarket EI, and Pints too...Is Higher RPM...which is How HP gains are Achieved. More RPM is Always More HP...Look up how HP is Measured!!
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Agree...I just have Not seen that particular Riviera unit lately.. and yet, If one takes really good care and feeding of an original OE unit...They are still superior!! But...I have Not seen Quality parts in a very long time..Weights and Springs!
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