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Old May 29, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Default ignition/coil quick question.
87xlh 1200 conversion.
only running on one cylinder. has dyna ignition .
changed plugs and wires. fire is not very hot on the rear cylinder wchich i think is the problem because it will run eiter cylinder off of the left side of the coil pack when i switch the wires.

is this the coil or is it something to do with the blue and white wires coming form the ignition or could it be something else?

thanks alot guys, I am just trying to ride with my family before i go back to ohio for work. thanks again
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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My money is on the coil.
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I also am going with the coil.
 
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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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I 3rD that,,sounds like you nailed It down,,
Good simple diagnostics,,
ya done good son XD
 
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Did u ever figure it out. Mine is doing the same thing but I replaced coil
 
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