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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Years ago the previous owner of my bike took off the mag and wont sell it back. I would love to find one that'll fit so I can keep it somewhat original and unique. Does anyone know where I could go about finding the right one?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Good luck on finding one. You will be looking for a Fairbanks-Morse magneto. They are very rare today and most any one you will find is probably beat to sh*t. You can search Ebay and maybe get lucky.

A member here just told me that he has removed his mag from his 1968 CH and is replacing it with a circuit breaker. I cannot reveal his handle because my advice to him was to hang onto the mag because they are so hard to find anymore.
Man, a 1968 CH is hard to find anymore.
Good luck.........pg
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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There are a couple on eBay right now, one ending tomorrow. The used ones usually go for about three-hundred. Be sure they work, though. There are quite a few dead magnetos on the marketplace.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 03:31 AM
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good luck man...hope you get her all back together...welcome to the forumk...lol
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Yeah that was me pg I have the 68xlch I am not sure what I am going to do with the mag yet works great just like something a little more simple well then the chrome too lol
 
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Yep, I knew it was you. There is another member looking to buy a mag here on the forum if you want to sell it. I did not mention your name because it is non of my business. You have no doubt seen his post today........pg
 
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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Well Rolson, if you'd ever wanna sell that mag, lemme know. Maybe we can work something out.

CHunter, I got some loot so I gotta start orderin' all my parts. Think I gotta enough for everything.
 
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