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mack63

just bought a 72 bonneville ran fine when i bought it..got home an it wont start..no spark at plugs or points..battery is charged an bike is basicaly stock..i just know this is lucas related!!! i think its the relay or whatever the part is thats hooked to the coils...all other electrics like headlight and horn are working...if anyone has any ideas or knows the name of this part let me know..thanks

Baltobonneville

This forum is for Hinckley Bonnies. You should be in Classics and Cruisers (see left sidebar).

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Marty
2005 Bonneville Blue 790cc, AI removed, Staintunes, Unifilter, no snorkel, 120/40/Thrux needle/1 shim/3 turns, fly screen, tacho, D9 gauge panel, center stand, Ikon 7610s, Hagon fork springs, gaiters, Pirelli Sport Demons, 3 seats.

eagle

But even here Lucas is still known as 'The Prince of Darkness'!!!

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cal6n

If it's not been run for a while the oil wick lubricating the contact breaker cam may have dried out. If this is the case, then the cam-follower heal will wear out, closing the points and stopping the beast.

Fit a Boyer kit if this is so.