Good points (NPI), thanks. I readily admit that my interest in the OEM system is mostly "just because" it would be original.
I love mechanical stuff and the points appeal to me in that regard. Yeah...I'm a "mechanical guy" not a smart guy!
The point (again, NPI) about wear is, of course a really valid one and I have read about modern ignition condensers and points being rather poor quality compared to that of back in the day. Then again, I don't ride my CB400 like I did back then when one motorcycle was my only vehicle so the wear quotient is pretty low in comparison.
Too much thinking - my dad would have said, "Install them or DON"T install them - make up your mind!"