diffrent kind of point set up

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diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 00:35
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHas anyone ever used a set of these , or would you not bother and just go with the dyna ?

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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 00:40
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Personally, I wouldn't. Can't see any advantage to points except ease of replacement if your Ignition quit. Electronic is on everything, and I mean everything now. Why turn back the clock?
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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 01:15
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I've always installed my own points since my bike was new and they work just fine. I would not switch to Maxi-dwell because some of the claims in their ad are bogus (i.e. "Stock points bounce at 2,000 rpm"; "All electronic ignitions retard at least 1 degree for every 1,000 rpm the engine turns. This Maxi-Dwell does not retard at all"; etc.). Also, is Maxi-Dwell still in business? I don't think they are, so if their products really offer an advantage why did the company fold - there are still tons of vintage bikes out there using points. If I was going to switch to a different ignition system I would go to electronic ignition - probably using a setup off a later year Kawasaki rather than Dyna as the Kawasaki ignitions reportedly draw less current. Ed
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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 07:39
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richard_oxon wrote: Has anyone ever used a set of these , or would you not bother and just go with the dyna


Interesting!!! Thought about going Electronic.... but will see if anyone has actually used these and what they thought.?! :unsure:
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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 08:04
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:blink: uses g m points :huh: .......keep what you have if you want points :dry: ...... dyna is the way to go.... you can buy a new dyna s for $123.00 on flea bay
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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 08:08
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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 08:21
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:unsure: i worked on bikes that used the "maxi-dwell" points in the 70's before the optical martek, and magnetic boyer, dyna's came along . they will turn a little more rpm than stock before bouncing, but who cares .. Dyna is the way to go......Maxi-Dwell , :pinch: A little better than stock.... :dry: waste of money IMO....
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Re: diffrent kind of point set up

04 May 2013 16:34
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Thanks for the response everyone , I know it was age old but different. Good to see other peoples views on it .
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