Re: New rider needs help with ignition hangup :(

Posted by Re-run on Sep 24, 2010; 2:12pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/New-rider-needs-help-with-ignition-hangup-tp1572173p1574157.html

I will assume you replaced both points correct? Setting timing on points is almost art.
I suggest you download the manual here and read it over. Once you look at it, it is pretty simple and yet hard to do at first.

Ultimately, you are setting the points gap at its widest opening to something about the thickness of a business card. so about .012 - .016 if I remember right. Been a while since I tossed on a dyna s.
That is the widest point gap BUT that should be right about at the "T" position for each particular point set in regards to 1-4 and 2-3. Shortly after the "T", the points should close and start the charge process for the coils. When it comes back around and hits the "F" mark, that is when the points should JUST start opening.
You can make a static timing light out of a 12V bulb and wire with 2 clips. When this bulb is connected, the light will be on(I think) when the points are closed and then goes out as soon as you hit the F.

I will see if I can dig up the contact points but get the manual here and look it over.