Author Topic: No wonder it’s becoming expensive to restore a bike.  (Read 548 times)


Offline exvalvesetdabbler

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Re: No wonder it’s becoming expensive to restore a bike.
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2026, 04:38:01 PM »
That's why I'm carefully considering mounting the condensers on the coils and using standard distributor type ones because  OEM condensers are priced similarly and are probably donkeys years old already.

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Re: No wonder it’s becoming expensive to restore a bike.
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2026, 05:00:29 PM »
Why not just go electronic? It makes your life easier too!  ;D
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Re: No wonder it’s becoming expensive to restore a bike.
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2026, 05:36:29 PM »
I prefer points and condensers George, if they go wrong you have a chance to fix them, if electronic goes wrong it's a call to the AA or RAC. Plus if you use a Hondaman system like I am, then they don't wear out.

I have loads of genuine TEC condensers, I also have quite a few pairs of points, around 6 pairs IIRC. Anyone wants to offer me £50 a set of points I'd be willing to sell.  :) :) :)
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