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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 07:09 AM
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Hello,

My friend owns a 1200 S, 1999, and it has the ignition from the pictures attached.
We would like to ask, please:
  1. It looks Screamin Eagle ignition, but is this the stock one?
  2. Is it possible to cancel the VOES and install a mechanical advance, with this ignition?
Thank you in advance
Marcel
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 07:27 AM
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Nope no advance with that setup., see the crud leaking down off the pick up ? Means it's toast needs a new one, they are going out when they start oozing the goo like that, common with those.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2023 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by marcelm
Hello,

My friend owns a 1200 S, 1999, and it has the ignition from the pictures attached.
We would like to ask, please:
  1. It looks Screamin Eagle ignition, but is this the stock one?
  2. Is it possible to cancel the VOES and install a mechanical advance, with this ignition?
Thank you in advance
Marcel



nope- not the stock ignition module either- its an SE version you could purchase. I still have one in a box from when i owned a 98 1200s.
BTW - you posted in the 'new' sportster s area- you may get more views if you posted in the regular sportster forum.​​​​​​​
 
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