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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 01:41 AM
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Is this possible? I'm just curious, wondering... could maybe build a cool chopper/bobber build.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 03:10 AM
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Why would you want to put a magneto on anything?

Unless the timing is absolutely perfect, you will not have a running bike. I speak from personal experience.
 
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Why would you want to put a magneto on anything?

Unless the timing is absolutely perfect, you will not have a running bike. I speak from personal experience.
I don't want to, I'm just asking if it's possible.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 09:46 AM
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http://shop.morrismagneto.com/products/t5-fits-twin-cam
 
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I know it's a whole different animal but my old 57 Triumph was a one kick wonder. I don't know if it was the magneto or the carb or the combo but man was it reliable. In todays world of technology sure it's old school but if it ever did break down, it was always a cheap fix. The magneto didn't like to get wet though. You needed to make sure it was sealed.

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Originally Posted by Gozzie
I know it's a whole different animal but my old 57 was a one kick wonder. I don't know if it was the magneto or the carb or the combo but man was it reliable. In todays world of technology sure it's old school but if it ever did break down, it was always a cheap fix. The magneto didn't like to get wet though. You needed to make sure it was sealed.

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If you were getting 1 kick starts, doubt it was an XLCH.. Panhead had points..
 
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Sorry bwoltz,

Triumph T110, I will edit above

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