Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

points!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 29, 2006 | 03:43 PM
  #1  
lennox5024's Avatar
lennox5024
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From:
Default points!

is anyone able to tell me how much of a job it is to replace points and a condenser?
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2006 | 03:59 PM
  #2  
pococj's Avatar
pococj
Seasoned HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 11,068
Likes: 1,471
From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
Default RE: points!

Pretty easy, but what model are we talking about here?
 
Reply
Old May 31, 2006 | 04:10 AM
  #3  
mikeisglidn's Avatar
mikeisglidn
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 9
From: jacksonville, nc
Default RE: points!

get a good indy to install a crane ignition, works great has a rev limiter you can set yourself, and never worry about points again.....well worth the money!!
 
Reply
Old Jun 2, 2006 | 03:34 AM
  #4  
lennox5024's Avatar
lennox5024
Thread Starter
|
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: points!

thanks ill check out that ignition
and its for a 76 xlh
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BassFace
Shovelhead
13
Jul 26, 2017 02:53 PM
LMAO36
Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection
0
Jul 6, 2014 11:15 PM
Acemon
Shovelhead
12
Nov 16, 2012 05:53 PM
badinfluence63
General Harley Davidson Chat
7
Aug 8, 2008 09:01 AM
HDF Tech
Engine Mechanical Topics
0
Aug 26, 2005 12:14 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:01 PM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE