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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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i'm only getting fire out of one plug. just replaced the coil and both wires and plugs. This is the exact problem I had before replacing these parts and I haven't messed with the timing. HELP!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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What year and model?

Could be points/condenser if older
Could be CPS, ECU if injected.
 

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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 11:27 AM
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hey man, thanks for the reply! it's a 86 sportster evo 883.
 
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is it stock ignition or has it been converted to single fire?
that is the best starting point, for now, and you kind of need to know for sure what set up it is, got pix?
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