Points v's Electronic Ignition
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: TEXAS
On my 80 iron head I struggled to get it to run right with the points. i installed an ultima electronic ignition with a new coil and it has run great ever since. But i dont have much experience with points to be honest.
the 80 ironhead came factory with electronic ignition but aparently most trashed it for points
the 80 ironhead came factory with electronic ignition but aparently most trashed it for points
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Joined: May 2008
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From: South Carolina
My `89 FLSTC still has the original OEM electronic ignition module.
Yeah, you can carry spare points, but how many spare parts do you want to carry?
Spare coil, spare ignition switch, spare cables, the list can go on forever.
Carry a small bag of tools, a tire plug kit and a tire pump.
Yeah, you can carry spare points, but how many spare parts do you want to carry?
Spare coil, spare ignition switch, spare cables, the list can go on forever.
Carry a small bag of tools, a tire plug kit and a tire pump.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Jul 25, 2017 at 04:46 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Minneapolis
I have run both for many years - Dyna S - cheap - reliable - set it and go - when setting up points - it is getting harder and harder to find good breaker cams for your advance unit - same is true for advance units - lot of junk out there - in my experience - the e-units seem to be a little more forgiving with your advance units - wet conditions dont threaten my rides - with my stroker - the e-setup was MUCH better for sure - I'd move everything to Dyna S if I could but I cant bring myself to go to a mallory distributor for my 48 chop
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