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ironchique wrote: Ed - great write up. Many thanks.

I have issues trying to set the gaps. I can't get 1/4 to open and 2/3 to close; and vice versa.

It seems in order for either point sets to open, they won't close completely.

Is this a sign of worn out points?

And now when I run the bike, it appears as though I'm only running on 2/3. I get no spark at 1/4 plugs anymore. Might I have cooked my coil?

If you don't know the last time the points & condenser were replaced it is time for a new set. I would replace them. Be sure to lube the rubbing block felt. Ed

I just bought the bike last month, so this is the first time really going through all the ignition stuff. I wasn't sure what was 'normal' or not.

I didn't seem right to me that the condensers were on the outside of the housing.

And there is no brush.

Should I just order a new contact plate with new points, etc..?

Or should I take the time and put in a new electronic ignition?

Go electronic. Set it right the first time and forget it. If You get a electronic ignition check the charging system as electronic ignition will possibly fail with a over charge,

Agreed, I would not muck about, just go electronic, Dyna S is excellent.