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by Basher
Thu Nov 07, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R80 issue
Replies: 8
Views: 775

Re: R80 issue

So I went through the wiring again, checked all connections and continuity checks, replaced the heat sink late on the ignition unit and it was still the same. Ordered a new hall sensor and fitted that the other day and it’s like a new bike, he recons it’s been on the way out for years as it’s runnin...
by Basher
Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R80 issue
Replies: 8
Views: 775

Re: R80 issue

Thanks He replaced the ignition module so new heat sink paste is on my list of things to do, il possibly hold the test into but as you say if it’s working and the issue is intermittent then it’s unlikely to show up. Il do some more wiring checks and maybe bypass the feeds and earth on the ignition m...
by Basher
Thu Oct 03, 2024 3:19 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: R80 issue
Replies: 8
Views: 775

R80 issue

Hi all I’m helping a family friend with his 83 r80 which has developed an intermittent running issue. He was having issues with it randomly cutting out then when trying to start it it would backfire and not start, leave it a bit and it would go again. He replaced the ignition amplifier and no change...