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The BSA Workshop => Singles => Topic started by: watts on 27 Mar, 2025, 19:30

Title: Electronic ignition
Post by: watts on 27 Mar, 2025, 19:30
Hello
I have just bought a 1961 M21, needs carbs and timing setting up.
I has Thorspark electronic ignition partly fitted.

I am conflicted and I am thinking about putting the points back, how foolish is that!

Previous bikes I had with mags were fine or maybe I have rose tinted glasses.

Any advice?

Thank you.
Matthew
Title: Re: Electronic ignition
Post by: idie on 27 Mar, 2025, 21:17
Nothing wrong with a magneto.
Title: Re: Electronic ignition
Post by: Jean-Luc on 28 Mar, 2025, 06:28
Quote from: idie on 27 Mar, 2025, 21:17 Nothing wrong with a magneto.

Excellent Thospark system is generally installed when the magneto is     wrong.
Title: Re: Electronic ignition
Post by: cdsdorset2 on 28 Mar, 2025, 08:25
Why not get the mag checked over and see if it needs any work to make it reliable.
Title: Re: Electronic ignition
Post by: watts on 28 Mar, 2025, 09:19
Hello

Thank you.
With the good weather coming into view I think I commission it with the EI take a view after riding.
Matthew