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Leslie the coil pictured is 0.5 Ohm have you checked that the Newtronics ignition can safely power it. It may draw to much current for the switching circuit.

You need 2 coils. The tunnel in the photos looks pretty narrow and I am guessing that the Newtronic ignition being an older design wont be able to drive a coil with resistance too much lower than stock. I think you will be hard pushed to find suitable coils much smaller than the ones you have.I...

Put the bike in neutral and remove. It houses a spring and a bullet shaped engagement pin. The link is to a parts drawing. https://images.cmsnl.com/img/partslists/yamaha-xs650-1977-usa-shifter-1xs650dee006501f_bigyau0812d-3_4e95.gif With the bike in neutral nothing can fall into the transmission.

Its the neutral detent housing.

Well Done!

Without seeing the size you have to work with its hard to offer anything other than generalisations. Here are my ideas: If your bike is not rephased is one dual output coil easier to fit under the tank. I cant think of any small 3ohm coils of the top of my head but have a look at electrex world...

I have a pair of Cresent sidecutters that belonged to my father with the same pattern on the handles. I have several sets of cutters Dads old ones are my favourites.

Thanks Jim. The cam timing PDF would be a good addition in the Tech section.

A quick check. On a stock bike with #1 at TDC the mechanical advance drive pin hole in the cam should be a 6 o'clock. If it isn't your cam timing is out. I cant advice about points plate position.

Thank you all for the reviews I will pass them on.

If you are learning to lockwire here are some tips. If using standard XS rear sprocket bolts tighten them to torque. Work out which pairs of flats on the bolt head you need the holes in and mark . Doing 2 bolts at a time. Undo the bolts drill and replace taking note which bolt came from where...

I was asked about using one of these systems for GS 1000 Classic Road Race outfit. I have no experience with Dynatek ignitions or the Vendor 4 into 1. Gentlemen what are your experiences with them particularly in relation to GS Suzukis...

Still quietly working on these carbs. No JJJ needles available here in NZ, I tried to order from Allens in the UK (during November 2023) they have them on backorder and when I asked of a ETA no reply. That was disappointing and I wont waste my time with them again. Jets R us have them and I was...

Not for Hughs specifically but I set all inductive ignition pickups to 0.4mm. As an aside I have been told on early CDI ignitions the timing could be altered slightly by adjusting the size of the gap.

Have a look at their website. They make 2 types red box and blue box. Decide what type of type you want then look up the coil specs.http://www.boyerbransden.com/coils_ballast_resistors_plug.html There are some review threads on here about the Trispark.