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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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I have to replace my tappets/lifters (had a bearing go bad on one of them) and I've got the whole cam cover removed. Noticed that my bike has a stock Ignition Sensor Plate. I've heard that you should replace it if the scooter has over 50,000 miles on it........or if it is more than 5 years old. My bike is a 1991 and I imagine it is probably the original.

Should I replace it with a stock one?............or will upgrading give me any better performance?

Here's what I have:

1991 FXRS (25,000 miles)
Upgraded air cleaner
re-worked stock CV carb
stock exhaust (with baffles cut down a bit)
andrews cam
adjustable pushrods
screamin' eagle ignition module
screamin' eagle performance coil
8.5mm magnecor plug wires

If you have suggestions on upgrades...............let me know.

Thanks guys
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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I'd go with the plate that's already in there
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Yeah, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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if it looks good then put it back in. you could buy an after market high dollar one but you wouldnt notice a difference, except in your wallet.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Kinda what I was thinkin'. Anyone know how to tell when these things go bad? I've read that they go bad without noticeable symptoms sometimes.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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The Book has specs on what the resistance should be. After that, it's usually thermal.
 
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