Hey Gang, I have been working on the 79 Special little by little and have been taking it out for short trips around the house. It's a really fun bike to ride. The problem is I have come home a few time son just one cylinder. The right side cuts out after a short while. When I limp home and test for spark there is none but if I go back after it cools down it sparks up fine and runs as if nothing happened. Classic coil going bad symptoms, right?
My question is if I am going to replace the one coil should I go ahead and upgrade? A new coil is around $40 and I was looking at the ignition kits on Mike's for $142 or so. Worth the money? That kit also replaces the points, correct? What else would I need or is everything in the kit?
TIA,
Jim
My question is if I am going to replace the one coil should I go ahead and upgrade? A new coil is around $40 and I was looking at the ignition kits on Mike's for $142 or so. Worth the money? That kit also replaces the points, correct? What else would I need or is everything in the kit?
TIA,
Jim