Points Help Requested

[suzuki-newfie]

All,

I'm having some problems with my bike in the 5000 to 10000RPM range, in that it takes a long time to get to 10000, and I have to be really smooth on the throttle to get it there, or it backfires a lot.

I suspected the points, so I took off the cover and re-set the timing. All good with my timing light.

Unfortunately, the points have some craters in them. I filed them as much as I could but they still have some craters. I also noticed that the points are arcing (on the 1-4 set, which seems to be the cylinders that are missing).

Is this a common issue with points?

I am planning to go to the Dyna S after this riding season but right now I need to fix my points (if it's the problem) so I can ride. Any help is appreciated.

Craig

[Big T]

You need new points and condensors. They don't last forever

[robertbarr]

All,

I'm having some problems with my bike in the 5000 to 10000RPM range

First of all, your redline is nine grand...

You need to spring for new points & condensers. They aren't all that expensive, and if you have a set that's pitting (sparking) it means there's a breakdown & long walk in your future, followed by the expense of transporting a dead bike back home (or one of those oh-so-pleasant roadside repairs).

Points are a lot more reliable than some people think, but when they die, so do your plans for the evening. Be grateful for the early warning.

[suzuki-newfie]

Thanks for the quick replies. Any recommended place to get points and condensers given that I'm located in Canada?

Craig

[relic-rider]

Z1enterprises.com, Denniskirk.com and a bunch of other places.