My 1980 sportster has had it's issues. I thought I've been having combustion issues. Sputtering in 2nd -3rd gear, dying on me randomly, etc. Thinking I had water in my gas, maybe problems with mixture ratio of Sea-Foam. I've torn my carb apart several times. I get down the raod and it dies. This time, I'm pissed. I pull the plug to see if I'm getting a spark. NOTHING! Pulled the headlight, played with the wires. Fires right up. Wiggle some more and it dies. You get the picture. Electrical it is!!!!

questions:

1. Crane electronic Ignition module setting... race mode or OEM/ something or other?

I'm completely doing away with the pin connectors in the headlight assembly.

2. Spade connectors with dielectric grease or solder? Any pointers soldering? Has anyone used a torch/butane solder gun?

I'm sorry, that's probably a lot to ask. I've posted in the electrical threads before with minimum or no replies so I thought I'd ask here.

Nick

 

- battery cable......... Check it at the frame as well...............

 

I'd solder the wires and use heat shrink over the solder joints.
Butane soldering irons work just fine.

 

Yeah they work great but can also get things too hot quickly if you're not careful
I would take cHarley's advice and use a heat sink
actually whatever iron you use its good to use one