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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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Seems to be one thing after another at the moment ! coil has gone **** up now ! it was a zodiac pt coil any advice on the best replacement chaps ??
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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dyna tek makes a dependable coil. single fire?
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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I guess ? i have a 1980 fxwg with points
 
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Old May 10, 2012 | 02:16 AM
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A 5 ohm coil for points ignition , the stock one was 3 ohm for the electronic that's the difference if didn't know . I've had just as much luck with the cheaper coils as the $$$$ ones with points in stock bikes so expensive doesn't mean best .
 
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Ok cool thanks again for the advice !
 
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