revlover wrote:I clearly see both sides of this. There are those who are tired of the maintenance and vulnerabilities of points and seek an electronic cure. And there are those who are purists and wish to retain the simplicity and originality of their points. Which system you choose depends on your intended use of the bike, how maintenance savvy you are, and your budget. From a diagnostic standpoint, both systems can be helpful. Electronic systems are nearly failproof nowadays and require no further adjustments. This can be very helpful, as Dianne points out, with older engines with excessive wear. Since ignition, fuel, and mechanical problems can have nearly identical symptoms it pays to have one system A-OK while you search for problems elsewhere. However, If you suspect an electronic failure, there is usually no diagnosis or remedy aside from replacing the unit with a known good replacement. It is times like these when you can step back in time and reinstall the point type system to prove out the ignition system. Points are more likely to fail than electronic on a daily rider, but they can be fixed on the side of the road with ordinary hand tools. Bottom line: Both camps are correct here don't discard either one.
I had no idea my comment about the electronic ignition would ignite such fun debate. For the record, I ride the bike a lot and have had little trouble before or since putting the electronic ignition on. I appreciate everyone's expertise and advise. Going to stick with the electronic for now... but you never know. Thanks to everyone for contributing.... to be continued.
