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Apr 18, 2009 | 07:47 PM

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sugarplum247

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ive cleaned the carb it may need sommore adj s&s super B been told its to big for my 1000 cc xlh but dont know for sure

Apr 19, 2009 | 08:15 PM

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any comments on installing an electronic ignition is it worth the money or not

Apr 19, 2009 | 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarplum247

any comments on installing an electronic ignition is it worth the money or not

This is one of those controversial questions. IMO a very good idea to get a single fire electronic ignition. Easier starting, smoother running, etc. Others will express the opposite point of view.

But be sure you have any carb/fuel related issues solved first.

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Apr 20, 2009 | 06:58 AM

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looks like serial # only other than timing marks ...

A phone call to S&S may be in order, if you're interested in finding out what stroke you have. They may be able to identify your wheels from the numbers that you have. It's worth a try anyway.

Apr 20, 2009 | 07:03 AM

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any comments on installing an electronic ignition is it worth the money or not

Some like points, others electronic. Points are mechanical and easy to trouble-shoot. Electronic can give you an infinite number of advance curves. Very dependable until they go TU, at which point they're more difficult to trouble-shoot.

No easy answer to this one. Research and form an opinion. Ultimately, it's personal preference.

Apr 20, 2009 | 01:36 PM

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IN 1971 I Built a Stroker motor (still have it) from a 1970, 4& 5/8 stroke (77 inches), S&S wheels, at that time ALL Sportster S&S wheels had a 40% timing mark (S&S said that was for fuel engines). You timed it at the edge of the window to get 45% for gas ( gas was good then!). If I remember correctly, the timing mark on stock flywheels for all 883s was 45%, will have to look in my service manual to be sure or PINION will correct me I hope. Mine has 11 to 1 compression, never made a sound (detonation) at 45% with the gas back then.

Apr 20, 2009 | 05:30 PM

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im going to get the # off crank and find out what i have had it running saturday now she wont i get some smoke out of pipes and a pop out the carb but she just dont want to take off still playing with the carb

Apr 20, 2009 | 05:43 PM

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Static Timing 101

All this is assumimg your points are good and correctly gapped.

Switch off. Get it at TDC. Loosen the points plate and turn it clockwise until the points JUST START to break. (It's best to use a continuity light or DVOM with an audible signal, a simple ohmmeter will work) Lock it down. Then, if it doesn't fire, look elsewhere for the problem.