I posted a few weeks ago about my '73 Bonneville that was having major electrical issues. Fast forward to now, and with help from Dan at Franz and Grubb I put in new coils (two 12v), new condensers, plugs, a new battery, and new points. I rewired everything and set the timing, and it was running perfect, better than ever, but today after ten minutes of riding without any problems it began to sputter and lose power.
I limped home and with the engine running checked the voltage. It was low and jumpy, going from 12.2 all the way down to 5.4 and hitting everything in between. I wonder if the new condensers could be fried, or maybe a problem with my tympanium?
Also, yesterday the bike wouldn't start at all. I checked the battery and it was at 12.1, so I charged it for an hour and it started up first kick. No problems until now, and I thought maybe this was because of the charging system, probably a weak rotor. Does anyone think that could be the issue causing the power loss and erratic voltage?
Torch, I've been reading all of your posts and am grateful for all the info you've passed on. If you're reading this, do you think switching to one of those Pazon units and a battery eliminator would be a way to fix this? Of course, I'd want to put in a new rotor, too. Do you guys still sell complete battery-less kits?
Thanks in advance, you guys.
I limped home and with the engine running checked the voltage. It was low and jumpy, going from 12.2 all the way down to 5.4 and hitting everything in between. I wonder if the new condensers could be fried, or maybe a problem with my tympanium?
Also, yesterday the bike wouldn't start at all. I checked the battery and it was at 12.1, so I charged it for an hour and it started up first kick. No problems until now, and I thought maybe this was because of the charging system, probably a weak rotor. Does anyone think that could be the issue causing the power loss and erratic voltage?
Torch, I've been reading all of your posts and am grateful for all the info you've passed on. If you're reading this, do you think switching to one of those Pazon units and a battery eliminator would be a way to fix this? Of course, I'd want to put in a new rotor, too. Do you guys still sell complete battery-less kits?
Thanks in advance, you guys.
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