anyone change their evo to points?
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08-20-2012, 03:37 PM
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how do i know i have the point wire on the right side of the coil..? both are coming up w 12.79 same as batt when ignition is turned on. This is just to get me on the road, been off for too long now.. i set my gap on the lobes but when the TDC mark isnt the center of the hole, the point is not at the peak of the lobe... is on on of the flat sides... is this wrong.. its installed properly..
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Don't complicate things, set the gap as I outlined in my earlier post and then, if the points plate is not upside down, you can set the pillar bolts in the centre of the slot and go from there, if you static time at the advance mark it is way easier to get a basic setting ready for start up because as you manually advance the points cam you can see how far out you are and whether its advanced or retarded....I am retarded but I know how to set points up on a Harley :-)
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08-20-2012, 06:32 PM
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Another option/compromise. Works like points w/o metal to metal contact: Static timing is simple. Biggest trick nowadays is to find a good set of advance weights. It's called the Dyna S DS6.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynatek-CDI-...-/280867373706
Dual fire, simple technology. I recommend a 5 ohm coil for best longevity.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dynatek-CDI-...-/280867373706
Dual fire, simple technology. I recommend a 5 ohm coil for best longevity.
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09-08-2017, 07:54 AM
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i have a feeling my ignition mod was the culprit to my non-running bike problem.. (after new batt, coil, plugs, plugwires etc...)sooo it was cheaper to go w a set of points, but i never worked w points before, anyone have any "pointers?"lol
i want to set static timing. i looked in the inspections hole and rotated my tire till i found TDC line for my front cylinder, installed and gapped the points to .20, but when i placed the points in the nosecone i lined it up with the notch on the cam. i have read it is suppose to be on the small lobe on the cam piece when at TDC, but mine is not. my bike still will not fire up just turns over and over an over.
Also which side of the coil do i connect the points to? i checked with the ignition on both terminals on the coil they both (left side and right side) read 12.79 i thought only one should be hot till the bike is running..
anything would help thanks a bunch.
Matt
i want to set static timing. i looked in the inspections hole and rotated my tire till i found TDC line for my front cylinder, installed and gapped the points to .20, but when i placed the points in the nosecone i lined it up with the notch on the cam. i have read it is suppose to be on the small lobe on the cam piece when at TDC, but mine is not. my bike still will not fire up just turns over and over an over.
Also which side of the coil do i connect the points to? i checked with the ignition on both terminals on the coil they both (left side and right side) read 12.79 i thought only one should be hot till the bike is running..
anything would help thanks a bunch.
Matt
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09-08-2017, 08:06 AM
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09-08-2017, 08:30 AM
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haha new to this forum thing just looked at the month and day not thinking. Bare w me. Where to the intros and what kind of cake would u like lol
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09-08-2017, 09:05 AM
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And right here in EVO-LAND in a new thread is all you need....
Welcome....!
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