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Offline andrewmundy

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CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« on: October 18, 2021, 03:30:59 PM »
The timing on my cl350 is off. The points are ancient and if I'm going to adjust them I might as well get some nice ones. OR should I just go electronic ignition route. Whatre your thoughts?

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Andrew
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72 Honda CL350

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Re: CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2021, 05:52:13 PM »
I hate the expense and failure rate of electronic, those are probably original points and have lasted years so replace with original
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Re: CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2021, 06:28:33 PM »
The HondaMan electronic ignition box working in conjunction with points is excellent.
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Re: CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2021, 02:27:54 AM »
I've been using Accent electronic ignition for some 20 years on 2 bikes, quite cheap, easy to install and really set and forget.

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Re: CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2021, 03:26:27 PM »
I've been using Accent electronic ignition for some 20 years on 2 bikes, quite cheap, easy to install and really set and forget.

Does it use OEM factory advance weights ?
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Re: CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2021, 10:49:55 AM »
Nice bike Andrew.  My first bike was a 1972 CL350 only red.
The stock point system works fine on this bike.  Keep it stock.
Put new points in if you can get them from Honda.
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: CL350 - New points or convert to electronic IG????
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2021, 08:35:06 AM »
Every one of us will have an opinion!   I havent had an issue with points so I would go that route, but don't buy cheap ass aftermarket points!  You will regret that.
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