Misc: Ignition B.T.H Magneto

[Russell Icke]

Hi all, my shadow is fitted with a bth mag but I've had it's original mag restored so hoping to put back on.
My question is should I? The bike is super easy to start hot or cold at the moment and runs great! but I'd like to get the original mag back on.
I'm hoping starting will be as easy any thoughts
Russell

 

[Bill Thomas]

Morning Russell, I would leave the new one on,
The old type were always a bodge of a 180 degree twin,
Till the "D" s with the Distributor, Which I think is much better,
But nice that you have a Spare, Which is worth keeping.
Cheers Bill.

 

[bmetcalf]

Or just try it since it is just a few bolts and the timing exercise.

 

[Russell Icke]

Morning Russell, I would leave the new one on,
The old type were always a bodge of a 180 degree twin,
Till the "D" s with the Distributor, Which I think is much better,
But nice that you have a Spare, Which is worth keeping.
Cheers Bill.

Thanks Bill

 

[erik]

@Bruce! You have to mount the atd unit with the magneto.So exhaust System has to be dismounted together with the Timing cover.Erik

 

[Peter Holmes]

Unless you intend to enter a concours competition anytime soon, my advice would be to put your restored Lucas magneto away somewhere in a warm dry environment, and leave your perfectly running BTH magneto on the the bike, I have had one running faultlessly on my twin for a years, but I did have to replace the exterior coils a few years ago.

 

[Colin]

If it ain't broke, don't mend it!

 

[Russell Icke]

Thanks all