Hooser- your last post came in while I was writing mine. You just proved my point re battery type/design.
Not sure what the point is? Battery design? They have made improvements for sure.
Hooser- your last post came in while I was writing mine. You just proved my point re battery type/design.
[/SIZE]Retired I agree if the stock system is working fine, to a point. I put a system on my old 73 that I sold to my brother in law and he notice the difference right away. The bike just ran better. We had to set the idle down. (this is normal with these) Hotter more reliable spark is what helps.
Also total loss for racing, bad idea. Many have come to me looking for something to replace their battery. Batteries with no charging system start to run down right away. Soon you have weak spark. Plus change in the temp effect the efficiency. How many batteries seen ok until the temp drops. I have replaced many a battery as soon as the temp. drops here in Iowa.
Retired you may have mentioned this before but why go with timing at the cam? When there is a more reliable (my opinion) and easier set up (fact) with the timing at the crank... I find top dead center and it is done... 5 min job, ok maybe 10 min. How long does it take to set up your system?
As always good hearing from you. Gary
Hi, just wondering how the total loss project is going. I am bringing this bike back to life and am consiering a total loss system.
http://www.xs650.com/threads/help-bring-an-old-flat-track-racebike-back-to-life.51319/
I would be interested in your feelings, as well as your opinion of doing total loss with a PAMCO system.
Thanks!
Total loss makes no sense, still have to keep a battery alive. Go with a crank timed ignition. If you need more information email me at gary@hoosracing.com all I get here anymore is BS that I am trying to sell parts, all the ignition I recommend you can buy through me or directly from the companies I do. I have sold and use one for over 12 years and never had a issue with any of the 100 plus that went through my hand.
Don't get talked into something you don't want.................... If Barncat solved the battery problem this system would be worth a consideration. He hasn't signed in for a while.
I think total loss will work for me. This is not going to be a touring bike. It is going to be a "blast up the hill and have a long lunch" bike. Since it is a barn find with a fun history, I don't want to make any more changes to the bike than I have to in order to get it on the street. It ran a drum brake and TT pipes at Pikes Peak, so that will be period accurate. I really don't want to add a whole charging system if at all possible.
Thanks for your support on this! I have a KTM 950SM if I want to really go somewhere.