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  1. ChunCopter

    Question on the mechanical advancer/points ignition: what is this part called?

    Hello! Does anyone know what the round part circled on the attached picture is called and if it is possible to source a replacement without buying an entire advance mechanism? I have a 1977 XS400D, the previous owner installed an electronic ignition that was working very poorly. I replaced it...
    • ChunCopter
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    • 1977 advancer ignition points ignition xs400d xs400d electrics
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: The Garage
  2. A

    HELP - Right cylinder not advancing...

    Hey guys. So I just bought a XS 400 SECA from 1983. When I bought the bike it hesitated in the mid-range acceleration. I figured that it was just a carb adjustment. But no! After checking the spark plugs I found that the right sparkplug was very sooty (running rich) and the left was perfect...
  3. Monowakari

    what kind of timing light?

    Hey all, Pamco electronic ignition with e-advance just arrived! I'm wondering what kind of timing light I should buy? - new to this - Preferably on the cheap, but good enough to set this puppy up and get to rippin' Cheers
    • Monowakari
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    • advancer e ignition e-advance e-ignition electric electronic electronic advance electronic ignition pamco timing timing light xs400
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Garage
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