Subject: RE: Condenser question
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Feb 20, 2005, 4:59 AM
Post ID: 1718423349
Hi Bob,
Generally speaking, electronic ignition is more reliable than
points/condensor systems. That being said, there have been numerous
reports of the DYNA system going out on Guzzi's over the years. Not that
all of them do, but they do have that reputation. My understanding is
that the module needs to be kept cool (mounted somewhere in the flow of
air) and that *ususually*, if the DYNA system is going to go out, that
it will go out fairly quickly after installation.
David, I'm assuming you had a DYNA system go out on you. I don't see any
reason why you can't relocate the condensor anywhere on the bike as long
as the connection are there. If you are having trouble, though, you may
want to stick with the stock configuration until you get it running.
Robert Hawkes wrote:
David, Maybe I missed a thread on this topic but I though electronic ignition was supposed to be more reliable than points. What happened? Bob -----Original Message----- From: David Washburn [mailto:guzzi-@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 5:02 PM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Condenser question Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Your opinion counts! We're giving away ten $100 cash prizes! A major food company wants to know what you think about a product & package design. Hurry, only ten $100 prizes left! http://click.topica.com/caadbR9b1dfltb7ukc8a/ValRad Survey ------------------------------------------------------------------- My electronic ignition has gone to Dyna heaven so I am re-installing the points. I am glad I managed to get the bike back home on one pot because this is no easy roadside fix. The bike is a '75 Eldo with a '77 SP motor. I have two sets of points and two coils already installed but I don't want to put the condensers in the stock location. Instead of hanging them off the distributor I want to put them up by the coil. I am assuming it doesn't matter where they are as long as they have a good ground. Please let me know, right or wrong. My younger brother made me an mp3 cd to listen to in the garage so I was wrenching to the '80s alternative sounds of Echo and the Bunnymen, The Stranglers, The Fleshtones, Psychedelic Furs and the Hoodoo Gurus. Ah, memories... David in NYC Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Need a Laptop? Get a Sony Vaio Laptop Free! http://click.topica.com/caac8usb1dfltb7ukc8f/ProductTestPanel ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Regards,
Greg Bender
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2000 Quota
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