Magneto

Started by courtney, 30 November, 2023, 14:05:09

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courtney

1936 BSA B2.

My bike is at the menders sorting out a few niggles over the winter. It's nearly done, I believe, but there appears to be an issue with the magneto. It produces a good spark off the bike, but no spark when it's fitted back on.

Does anyone have an idea why this might be?
1965 BSA C15
1970 BSA B25 (US spec.)
2004 Aprilia Tuono

militaryron

Two things come to mind:-

Have you got a good earth between the mag and frame.
But most probably, the kick over speed is a lot slower than the testing speed on the bench. A failing mag will only produce a weak or no spark at very slow speed.

Ron

militaryron

Obviously the information was not required!  Ron

courtney

Apologies, don't get online much and forgot I posted here. Thanks for the suggestions.
1965 BSA C15
1970 BSA B25 (US spec.)
2004 Aprilia Tuono