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Sportster Ignition

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by cassml1, Nov 18, 2010.

  1. cassml1

    cassml1 New Member

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    Can somebody recommed a good aftermarket Ignition system for a 1980 Ironhead Sportster. Right now it's stock except for S&S carb and pipes but I going to have some head work done and upgrade the cams and later 10:1 compression. I have read some about Dynatek Dyna 2Kip and Daytona Twin Tec but just not sure what I need.
    cassml1, Nov 18, 2010
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  3. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I put on an SE Selectable ignition for my 96 Sportster. I am not sure but aren't those bike running on a points system yet?
    JohnnyBiker, Nov 19, 2010
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    Lucifer Well-Known Member

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    Dyna ignitions are good, don't know much about the Twin Tec tho.
    You doing a points conversion or upgrading an early electronic??
    If you're doing head work and cams, setting compression is part of the package.
    I would just get the heads cleaned(Street Port), maybe shave enough to bump CR half a point.... talk it over with your head guy...leave the stock cams... put a set of Cycle shack mufflers on.
    A 31 yr old bike I'd want reliable instead of hi-performance, :):devil:
    Lucifer, Nov 19, 2010
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  5. whacker

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    I put the crane cam HI 4 on my 75 sportty I like it and had no trouble with it.
    whacker, Nov 22, 2010
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  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ihave used the hi 4 also,,,,,,,,no probs.
    chucktx, Nov 22, 2010
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