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- Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:51 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R80 electronic ignition issue
- Replies: 11
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Re: R80 electronic ignition issue
Hi Steve, the coil is the same as what came off the bike originally and it's ran like a dream for years. It's a dual output and I've read in a few places that it's the right setup. I'm pretty certain the coil is not the issue. I think it may be the ignition unit or a component, or all the connection...
- Wed Jun 11, 2025 6:41 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R80 electronic ignition issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3718
Re: R80 electronic ignition issue
Hi Rob, thanks for the reply. The link should take you to a wetransfer link to a video I took with my phone just to show how the bike is turning on startup. I totally agree on the after market parts, I've found a fair bit of info on the original starting elements, but not much on this one. I've chan...
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 8:46 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: R80 electronic ignition issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3718
R80 electronic ignition issue
Hi all, I'm new around here but have been browsing for quite some time so I hope you don't mind me jumping in and asking for a little insight on an issue I'm having with getting my Airhead started. First, a little background. The bike has sat for about a year and never has had an issue starting apar...