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Can I use some other pick up device?
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deecha
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PostPosted: August 1, 2008, 7:42 pm    Post subject: Can I use some other pick up device?
Is there any alternative to the igniter unit and ignition pickup unit? Why does my bike (1980) have to have both of them? Is there any way I can just have a single pick up unit and eliminate one of these things?
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PostPosted: August 1, 2008, 8:29 pm    Post subject: Re: Can I use some other pick up device?
One creates the slight voltage as the magnet on the rotor passes ...(pickup coil)....the other translates the voltage (ignitor)....both are necessary.....if you are having a problem I woud advise fixing them....other alternatives are worse or at least expensive........cleaning all wire connections on the harness big and small may elimiate problems now and in the future......use dielectric grease after a good cleaning of ""ALL'' connections.......pain in the ass but necessary.............

Have an 80 myself........best system of all of them......fix it..........including the lean carbs........


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