Ironhead Electronic Ignition
- timnealey
- Jun 9, 2015
- 1 min read
I decided to save the points ignition and put an electronic ignition unit in to try and help Keep the nostalgia of the bike in tact. Soon after dynamically timed the bike with the timing lights. Also changed out the points regulator for an electronic version. The points have only nubs left. I would like to find out how to fix the regulator, if possible to put new points into it. Has to be somehow even tho can get the whole unit. Fix whats there.
I eventually had to put a new starter relay as well. We had an old one that the rivets on the back were broken. The Ironhead shook it so bad that at one point I would have to hold the starter relay for the bike to start. I pulled the relay apart when I changed it out. The wire had only tiny spot of solder. Surprised could even start it. Maybe one day I can fix that as well.
I do have a square relay that I got with the bike. I'm not sure if it works. I could not find info on the tabs and no markings. I know it is field, arm, bat, yet what direction. Hopefully one day will get to learn how to fix these things. Or at least will have the parts for the next owner if ever sell her. I don't know how easy that will be after an adventure like this. When shes running she runs well with the electronic ignition. Could feel the hesitation in the points. Could see massive difference in the volt meter. Showing 14+v running. I could barely sit at 9-12v with the points. Maybe wth new nubs could push the power needed to keep the bike cranking. I still found that even with the electronic points that the starter could easily kill the bike moreso than other bikes I've seen. This is also before going in and solidifying more of the wiring.
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