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Just curious if anybody has tried it...looks like a cool set-up. Eventually the my plan is to add a Boyer as well. Thanks for the offer on parts...if I need anything I'll let you know. Think I a, good for now. Oh and btw...not rush on scanning those ignition timing pages found something on...

Just curious if anyone has tried this set-up? If so....any feed back? Has anyone gotten their hands on a copy of the instructions ::) :) http://www.650motorcycles.com/LouIgnition.html

It's not running yet...lol. To be fair I haven't worked on it much though, been busy. I cleaned the carbs, new plugs, and fuel.....but she won't start. Just backfires (smokes out the carbs) and oddly the kick starter kicks back at times. So someone told me that it sounds like the timing may...

That would be great. Thanks!

Hi Tintin.....yeah I am the guy that bought the 1971 Yamaha XS650 off you. You have the BMW bike also right? My immediate need is for the section on setting/checking the ignition timing.....if you have a scanner and can scan those pages I would really appreciate it. If not, I'll let you know...

Anyone have one they want to part with? I found the free one online but it's for the older models. The one I need covers 1970-1983 I believe. If no one has one they want to sell what would be my best bet for a shop that would stock one? Thanks guys.

Thanks for the welcomes folks! That is the eventual plan....but the Boyer Ignition systems are around $300-$400 aren't they? I just want to get her running and plated before I start the mods.

Hi Folks....kinda new to the bike world. Nice little forum you have here though. I have had my fair share of fun working on cars but bikes are kinda new to me. Especially the whole points ignition thing....lol. I bought a bike off of one of the board members here TinTin (I think that's his...