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Points Help Requested

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suzuki-newfie

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All,

I'm having some problems with my bike in the 5000 to 10000RPM range, in that it takes a long time to get to 10000, and I have to be really smooth on the throttle to get it there, or it backfires a lot.

I suspected the points, so I took off the cover and re-set the timing. All good with my timing light.

Unfortunately, the points have some craters in them. I filed them as much as I could but they still have some craters. I also noticed that the points are arcing (on the 1-4 set, which seems to be the cylinders that are missing).

Is this a common issue with points?

I am planning to go to the Dyna S after this riding season but right now I need to fix my points (if it's the problem) so I can ride. Any help is appreciated.

Craig
 
You need new points and condensors. They don't last forever
 
suzuki-newfie said:
All,

I'm having some problems with my bike in the 5000 to 10000RPM range
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First of all, your redline is nine grand...

You need to spring for new points & condensers. They aren't all that expensive, and if you have a set that's pitting (sparking) it means there's a breakdown & long walk in your future, followed by the expense of transporting a dead bike back home (or one of those oh-so-pleasant roadside repairs).

Points are a lot more reliable than some people think, but when they die, so do your plans for the evening. Be grateful for the early warning.
 
Thanks for the quick replies. Any recommended place to get points and condensers given that I'm located in Canada?

Craig
 
Z1enterprises.com, Denniskirk.com and a bunch of other places.
 
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