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Norton dual points
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<blockquote data-quote="Monkeypants" data-source="post: 54394" data-attributes="member: 2708"><p>I have a Rapide with the Norton dual point dual coil ignition. It is the easiest starting motorcycle I have ever encountered. It also seems to pull a lot harder than other Vincents, including my other Rapide, which on paper should be the faster bike. The only down side is you must use the original Lucas points, the Daichi Japanese replacement points that most dealers stock for Norton/Triumph/Bsa are worthless. I have stockpiled enough original Lucas points to travle the world over several times. Fortunately this does not require many sets as the Lucas points are very high quality and very long wearing. After livingvwith this ignition for 40,000 miles, I will never change it out for EI or a BTH. While both of those ignition types have their advantages, the easy half kick starting of the dual point system is unbeatable.</p><p>I check the points for gap maybe once every two years or about every ten thousand miles or so, not a big maintenance item at all.</p><p>Glen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monkeypants, post: 54394, member: 2708"] I have a Rapide with the Norton dual point dual coil ignition. It is the easiest starting motorcycle I have ever encountered. It also seems to pull a lot harder than other Vincents, including my other Rapide, which on paper should be the faster bike. The only down side is you must use the original Lucas points, the Daichi Japanese replacement points that most dealers stock for Norton/Triumph/Bsa are worthless. I have stockpiled enough original Lucas points to travle the world over several times. Fortunately this does not require many sets as the Lucas points are very high quality and very long wearing. After livingvwith this ignition for 40,000 miles, I will never change it out for EI or a BTH. While both of those ignition types have their advantages, the easy half kick starting of the dual point system is unbeatable. I check the points for gap maybe once every two years or about every ten thousand miles or so, not a big maintenance item at all. Glen [/QUOTE]
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