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79 Sportset XLH points?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Hilander, Jul 26, 2010.

  1. Hilander

    Hilander New Member

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    Anyone ever heard of someone coverting the breakerless system to points on a 79 Sportster XLH? My bike was coverted I am told so do I assume the plugs and gap should follow a 78 or stick with 79 spec's and set the points up as a 78?
    Hilander, Jul 26, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    set it up for points.......dont know why one would go back to points, but if that is what is in there....use that setting. i would change back to electronic..........
    chucktx, Jul 26, 2010
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  4. Hilander

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    Thanks.
    I saw another post where someone mentioned the spark plug gap should be .040 for electronic ignition and .025 for points. Should I set my plug gap for .025? Right now they are set at .040.
    Hilander, Jul 27, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i am not sure of the setting... i think i i set my points plugs at 30...plus or minus.......
    chucktx, Jul 27, 2010
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    I'll be back at my house on friday..I have my manual there,I could let you know what the settings are then.My book covers the 78 sportty.
    whacker, Jul 27, 2010
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    In my manual it states .025 to .030 for a 78 with points
    HD97FXDC, Jul 27, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    there ya go!!!!!
    chucktx, Jul 27, 2010
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    HD97FXDC, Jul 28, 2010
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  10. chucktx

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    thanks........
    chucktx, Jul 28, 2010
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    My book also said .025-.030 for plugs and .018 for the points...good luck
    whacker, Aug 2, 2010
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    a little road side tip...........a matchbook cover. double it for plug gap, and use it single for setting the points...........:)
    chucktx, Aug 2, 2010
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    I use a piece of Coke/Pepsi can it works in a pinch and can be found on the side of the road or in a trash can.
    HD97FXDC, Aug 2, 2010
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    Now adays a thick business card will do the same & fold it in half for the plugs
    cowboy, Aug 2, 2010
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