78 GS1000 contact points

[Guest]

First a quick thanks for a superb site & a wealth of information!
I am having spark issues on #2 &3 cylinders. After installing new dyna coils the weak spark still persists. Trying to reset the points gap & when the crankshaft is turned to align the marks the points don't open at all.
Is this a major concern? The bike starts& idles ok but "cuts out " &sputters after 1st gear. Any educated guesses?

[Nessism]

Set the point gap and timing properly, per the factory service manual, and check voltage at the coils. If you don't have a proper manual you can download one for free from basscliff's website.

Good luck.

[koolaid_kid]

This is basscliff's website: http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/
You should bookmark it.

[TeamDar]

Did you use 5 ohm coils? If you use the 3 ohm coils with points you need to use a 1 to 2 ohm ballast resister in the 12 volt lead going to the coils.

[kdo58]

Did you change the condesers?

[kwmrn]

Set the point gap and timing properly, per the factory service manual, and check voltage at the coils. If you don't have a proper manual you can download one for free from basscliff's website.

Good luck.

Ok will do. However when I rotate the crankshaft to align the marks the points do not open!

[Nessism]

Ok will do. However when I rotate the crankshaft to align the marks the points do not open!

Um, that's why you need to adjust them.