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DOH! Ignition point system memory failure
Rozabikes Tim:
Yep that makes sense!
Mikep328:
Walked back to the garage and re-did everything. I ended up reducing the point gap to the minimum and now there is sufficient timing adjustment/additional movement available.
Mikep328:
An interesting outcome with the points system is that the bike starts much quicker from cold than it did with the E-ignition. The same is true when the engine is warm. In that situation, when I push the starter button, the engine is running literally before I can release the button.
I have no idea why this should be the case - timing was the same with both systems.
On the down-side, contrary to my expectations, the points system seems to require more power than the E system. I base that observation on the charging voltage/RPM. With the E-ignition and the LED running light (parking light) on, the no-discharge point (12.6v) was 1500 RPM per the bike's tach. With the points it's around 1700. I expected the opposite. Shows you what I know! ;)
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Whose Electronic Ignition system was it Mike?
My experience is that more cranking is needed with retarded ignition. Over advanced often results in a stall immediately after starting. Sounds like you have it spot on.
Mikep328:
The E-ignition is the DSS system, installed by the previous owner.
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