replacement points
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replacement points
I gotta 78 GL. are there any point sets anywhere ,are there any compatible. ford chevy anything? also how common is timing belt to skip a tooth ? when i got da bike i changed timing belts w/KN when i opened cover / inspected left belt was 1 tooth off got the new belts right , bike ran great . bike sat awhile, went to start ,NFG, it appears same happened , based on trying to reset points / @ 1 firing position on flywheel, points/ cam is like 30degrees off. it is supposed to line up @ same time as firing line on flywheel, correct? am i right in assuming i gotta check timing belts ?
- Rambozo
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Re: replacement points
ebay is probably your best option.
https://www.ebay.com/p/1523677772
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125395959900
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224514319676
https://www.ebay.com/p/1523677772
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125395959900
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224514319676
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Re: replacement points
You are better off using an electronic ignition.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255749917765?h ... BM2ISLuYRh
When you check your belts, get your eyes at the same level as the marks so you can make absolutely sure they are properly aligned.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255749917765?h ... BM2ISLuYRh
When you check your belts, get your eyes at the same level as the marks so you can make absolutely sure they are properly aligned.
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Re: replacement points
I'm not so sure about an inner child, but I have an inner idiot that surfaces every now and then..
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