Points issues
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Points issues
I ride with a guy that has a 74 XLCH we put together about 10 years ago. It is truely a one kick bike (most of the time), just recently he has had trouble with the points/ condenser going out. When we open the ignition cover the points, condenser, and everything is covered in a reddish brown dust. Anyone ever seen this?
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
I wouldn't be surprised if the advance unit ( underneath the plate that the points and condenser are mounted ) is rusted/ frozen and not functioning properly. Replacement parts can be found but there is a lot of Chinese crap out there. Be sure to lubricate the advance mechanism and the rubbing block on the points when you reassemble it. Hope this helps.
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Like stated above, there's a lot of junk advance units out there and the cost difference between a good one and a junk one is like $20. Get yourself a nice stainless one.
Along those lines, anyone ever try the needle bearing advance units? I've been eyeing those up for my next replacement.
Along those lines, anyone ever try the needle bearing advance units? I've been eyeing those up for my next replacement.
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From: la la land jerzey
Like stated above, there's a lot of junk advance units out there and the cost difference between a good one and a junk one is like $20. Get yourself a nice stainless one.
Along those lines, anyone ever try the needle bearing advance units? I've been eyeing those up for my next replacement.
Along those lines, anyone ever try the needle bearing advance units? I've been eyeing those up for my next replacement.
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