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Offline andrewk

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Re: Best points and condensers to buy?
« Reply #25 on: November 21, 2013, 07:16:24 PM »
Does anyone bat an eye at 130 for a set of new coils?

There's just some things that cost money on these bikes.  Do it right once, and you don't worry about it again.

I want a cheap points plate too.  But I'd rather pay double for one that works right than mess around extending slots and shimming cheap flimsy plates. New, used, however you do it- get good parts.

Things that suck exist everywhere.  They exist in the market so long as people buy them.

Just because you haven't witnessed the problem doesn't mean it doesn't exist.  The problem is more wide production tolerances and cheap manufacturing than it is a completely wrong design.

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Re: Best points and condensers to buy?
« Reply #26 on: November 21, 2013, 07:30:11 PM »
I just find it hard to believe that every aftermarket ignition tune up kit sucks, yet they still stay in business, and yet every reputable shop (Sirius Consolidated, CB750Supply, Outwest Motorcycles, etc) sell them.

Usually things that completely suck don't last too long in the market...

By the way, how much is your kit for a CB450? Since I'm building an "all out" model, I'd like to give it try. My points aren't too bad, either.

Edit: $70 + shipping. I will have questions (that will probably be answered by anything you send me) how to set up my points to work with your ignition. Settings CB450 points/timing is completely different than SOHC Fours.

You sell gas tank pins? Do you happen to have an eBay store? I bought some REALLY nice ones with circlips on them that don't require mushrooming for the CB450. Did they come from you?

The "gas tank pins" I have are simple screws with acorn nuts, in 18-8 stainless steel (non-sparking) and matching washers. They are just a fundraising thing I do for these forums, sending the proceeds back to the 'donations' place.

The Ignition is $72 plus shipping to the forum members, via check or money order to me. The same box fits all Twins and Fours: I also make them for 6 & 12 volt Singles, the 'brand X' Triples like Suzy and Kawi, and for vintage cars, trucks, boats, and tractors out there. The ones for cars (etc.) are a little different type from the bike versions, though.

In all cases, these just plug into the existing bike wire harnesses, with a ground wire that must go directly to the points plate (for special reasons). They are pretty easy to install, once you decide where the box should go. ;)
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Re: Best points and condensers to buy?
« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2013, 03:53:36 PM »
4 into 1 parts seem to be Dai chi specialists! :)

http://4into1.com/search.php?search_query=points

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Re: Best points and condensers to buy?
« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2013, 04:26:39 PM »
No, they just do us a favor and let us know the brand, so we know what to avoid ;)

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Re: Best points and condensers to buy?
« Reply #29 on: November 25, 2013, 07:37:11 AM »
Here's a relevant thread, not two days after the discussion.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=131982.msg1474935#new

I'm sure this guy isn't just making something out of nothing.  Junk parts=junk running bike.