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- Sat May 11, 2013 3:20 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Ignition and timing
- Replies: 23
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Re: Ignition and timing
I'll definitely read up on the sachs unit yea the brown coils make more sense. I do always leave the bike on the centerstand with the petcocks off,ad as long as they are off the bowls don't tend to leak onto the ground. I'll check the floats tomorrow. As for the gas in the crankcase. I don't know ye...
- Fri May 10, 2013 4:41 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Ignition and timing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3528
Re: Ignition and timing
Yea I've read that but still unsure since my bike doesn't have points anymore and its dual plugged. "GREEN coils have 3 ohms primary resistance, Single coil for 1970 - 1980 models with points." *edit* Glad I haven't invested in any electrical part yet. I tried to start my bike today only t...
- Fri May 10, 2013 3:20 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Ignition and timing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3528
Re: Ignition and timing
Yea, it comes with new coils though, and just looks like a really solid system. But your right, if I was to just replace the coils, are the green dynas the best choice? They are what were already on there, but that doesn't mean they're right
- Wed May 08, 2013 10:20 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Ignition and timing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3528
Re: Ignition and timing
Alright, fighting with the timing again today. I did test all four sparks, and my left cylinder randomly stops sparking for short periods of time. I'm also conidering getting this kit http://www.rockypointcycle.com/p-bmw8_electrics-9606dpkit.html, it look like it would fix everything and hopefuly gi...
- Sun May 05, 2013 4:30 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Ignition and timing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3528
Re: Ignition and timing
Ok,I've done the valves to spec, and they were actually pretty close already, which is a relief. I've been trying to get it tuned up right with the sparking method, and it seem to work. The next time I start it up it starts backfiring through the carb. Alo after examining the choke cables and plunge...
- Fri May 03, 2013 1:28 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Ignition and timing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3528
Ignition and timing
Hello, happy to meet you all! I am the new owner of a 75 R60/6 and trying to find work out all the intricacies of the bike. The bike has been running very rich, soiling plugs very quickly and the spark appears to be weak (red). The valves have been done, and now I'm looking at the ignition coils and...