POINTS
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From: Washington State
POINTS
Does anyone here know how to install a set of points on a flt that originaly had electronics?
I want to fix my bike where it falls not when the harley shop opens.
thanx
I want to fix my bike where it falls not when the harley shop opens.
thanx
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From: Darlington WI.
RE: POINTS
Nothing to it just need a point and backing plate kit like this one
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...y&\\;page=2
and a 12 volt coil. Its a pretty easy change over, the instructions should come right with the kit. \\;
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup...y&\\;page=2
and a 12 volt coil. Its a pretty easy change over, the instructions should come right with the kit. \\;
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"I want to fix my bike where it fails not when the harley shop opens."
What is the failure rate on electronic ignitions? If you're that worried about it (yep, so was I) consider buying an extra electronic ignition and a small meter and carrying them with you. And shop manual gives troubleshooting instructions for failed ignition by using the meter. About 70,000 miles ago I had a hopped up ignition put on, and I kept and carried the original for a spare. I'm still running that ignition and carrying the spare. Costs some bucks for the spare electronic ignition but worth it to me not to have to buy and change and adjust points all the time. Also, all else being equal, elec. ignition gives better gas mileage than points (should be).
Not trying to ridicule, just trying to provide an alternative for food for thought.
What is the failure rate on electronic ignitions? If you're that worried about it (yep, so was I) consider buying an extra electronic ignition and a small meter and carrying them with you. And shop manual gives troubleshooting instructions for failed ignition by using the meter. About 70,000 miles ago I had a hopped up ignition put on, and I kept and carried the original for a spare. I'm still running that ignition and carrying the spare. Costs some bucks for the spare electronic ignition but worth it to me not to have to buy and change and adjust points all the time. Also, all else being equal, elec. ignition gives better gas mileage than points (should be).
Not trying to ridicule, just trying to provide an alternative for food for thought.
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RE: POINTS
+1. One of the reasons I finally UPGRADED to an Evo with an electronic ignition. I was tired of f#$king with the points. My 92' has 50k on it and the original ignition. Can't say that about ANY points.
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RE: POINTS
I've seen points leave people on the side of the road about as much as electronic ignition. \\; I think points are a major step backwards. \\; I have a Screaming Eagle module on my bike and in 22 years and 75K miles, the only problem I've ever had was the wire broke where it came out of the cone next to the frame. \\; On the 883, in 21 years and 50K miles, we've never had a problem. \\; With points, you will constantly be dinking with them and lubing/replacing the weights and you'll have an inferior spark/control.
Do what you want.
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Do what you want.
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+1. One of the reasons I finally UPGRADED to an Evo with an electronic ignition. I was tired of f#$king with the points. My 92' has 50k on it and the original ignition. Can't say that about ANY points.
+1. One of the reasons I finally UPGRADED to an Evo with an electronic ignition. I was tired of f#$king with the points. My 92' has 50k on it and the original ignition. Can't say that about ANY points.
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RE: POINTS
OK everyones got an opinion!
great.
now I got POINTS on my skooter cz dats whud I want.
If or when the big brudderes with guns come out with an EMP gun to shut down the electronics in a car they have in their sights, I want to go on by like nuthin happened.
or maybe I like to fus with my points. \\; keeps me able to fix the lawn mower (or do you have electronic ignition there too?)
I used to have a 86 FXR and I dumped the brain box for points then. \\; later moved further backward to a magneto (I want to do that again also).
I am so fukin willin to give up gas milage for mobility that you have to understand that when I (ME!) am 1500 miles away from where I live and my bike takes a dump.
I don't have the loonies, ducats, denero, moola whatever to fix it. \\; I got gas and food money.
I might have enough to spend a night in a place with a shower and splurge for the soft bed to boot but for the most part my FXR got me home with a flash light tied to the handle bar and a can of fix a flat in my bag.
tie wraps and duct tape are my friend when I am so far away from the Tee Pee.
brain boxes go south and harley shops close when they do.
I can get points at K mart.
So *** stole my FXR and I was amazed to see just how much of a jump in price the Moris Magneto ppl have slapped on thier products.
so the mag has ta wait and I'll sit on the side of the road with my screw driver and pop in a new set when needed. \\; it's part of the nostalga of ridin a hawg man. \\; all this new **** is just gettin in the way.
I'm a true believer of Old is better and I got a few old friends to prove it.
my new ones rip me off every now and then and the old ones already got everything they need from me so they're cool.
ok I ranted enough here
anyone know if I need the VOES with my points?
he he
Gator
great.
now I got POINTS on my skooter cz dats whud I want.
If or when the big brudderes with guns come out with an EMP gun to shut down the electronics in a car they have in their sights, I want to go on by like nuthin happened.
or maybe I like to fus with my points. \\; keeps me able to fix the lawn mower (or do you have electronic ignition there too?)
I used to have a 86 FXR and I dumped the brain box for points then. \\; later moved further backward to a magneto (I want to do that again also).
I am so fukin willin to give up gas milage for mobility that you have to understand that when I (ME!) am 1500 miles away from where I live and my bike takes a dump.
I don't have the loonies, ducats, denero, moola whatever to fix it. \\; I got gas and food money.
I might have enough to spend a night in a place with a shower and splurge for the soft bed to boot but for the most part my FXR got me home with a flash light tied to the handle bar and a can of fix a flat in my bag.
tie wraps and duct tape are my friend when I am so far away from the Tee Pee.
brain boxes go south and harley shops close when they do.
I can get points at K mart.
So *** stole my FXR and I was amazed to see just how much of a jump in price the Moris Magneto ppl have slapped on thier products.
so the mag has ta wait and I'll sit on the side of the road with my screw driver and pop in a new set when needed. \\; it's part of the nostalga of ridin a hawg man. \\; all this new **** is just gettin in the way.
I'm a true believer of Old is better and I got a few old friends to prove it.
my new ones rip me off every now and then and the old ones already got everything they need from me so they're cool.
ok I ranted enough here
anyone know if I need the VOES with my points?
he he
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