Shovelhead points ignitions timing, testing a coil, testing capacitor.

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    I hate points. But for some reason people still use them. Here is how I set points and set ignition timing. Also I explain how I test a coil and capacitor to make sure your entire ignition system works correctly.
    If you want to upgrade to an electronic ignition like god intended, here is a video on how to set up one of my favorite ignitions, the Dyna S • shovelhead/evolution p...
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Комментарии • 46

  • @JamesDHendrickson
    @JamesDHendrickson Год назад +4

    You know what you are talking about, rare on YT. Your channel is a hidden gem. I'll spread it around!

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад

      Much appreciated, man! I'll do my best to keep content coming.

  • @DrVlok
    @DrVlok 4 месяца назад +1

    I really liked the close up of the bench, no other channel goes into this much detail.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  4 месяца назад +1

      It's really important to make sure you have a decent working surface. Lmao
      Also, my camera work and video editing has improved tenfold since this video.

    • @DrVlok
      @DrVlok 4 месяца назад +1

      I don't care, I'm subscribed and watching them all from now on. I've been watching shovelhead videos from here in the shit uk where the only good thing is my old shovel. Keep shit funny coz that's where it's at... Great work in its original form.. nearly choked and spat my tea all over my screen because of you.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  4 месяца назад +1

      @@DrVlok im glad you enjoyed it! Videos are sparse at the moment. I have a lot of parts out getting work done, heads ported and polished, Triple trees getting shaves, and so on. I will get back to weekly posts once I start getting parts back.

  • @adrianalbert1418
    @adrianalbert1418 3 месяца назад

    Not too many people teaching about this on RUclips and I haven't met one that explains it better than you have right on brother

  • @trussprincess
    @trussprincess Год назад +3

    Thanks this is the best video I've seen on timing

  • @michaelnorris5838
    @michaelnorris5838 2 месяца назад

    Hey thanik you, this video will help alot, i have an old shovelhead trike that wont do anything, that wiring video you said your not going to make would help alot too lol

  • @mikerapp8163
    @mikerapp8163 Год назад +3

    Good video and not many on this topic. Currently rebuilding a 70 shovel. Thanks

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад +1

      Thanks Mike! I'll do my best to keep them coming. It's riding season right now, videos will pick up again soon.

  • @simonellerton1412
    @simonellerton1412 9 месяцев назад +2

    .Cover 'gasket 'pionts '
    Condenser and gap plugs to points timing ...and you are right about the ol ladds not agreeing...
    Points over elec any day for me and that go's for the classic cage i drive also 😉😎
    Keep up the good work .👍

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  9 месяцев назад +2

      Lmao! I do think it's a generational thing. There's nothing wrong with points at all. They work fine. I just prefer electronic, its a lot simpler to me.

    • @simonellerton1412
      @simonellerton1412 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@DWchopshop 😎👍

  • @kenmason6749
    @kenmason6749 Год назад +3

    Great video man, you do a great job at explaining each move you make.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад

      Thanks man! Much appreciated, like and subscribe, I'll keep em coming.

  • @Shpan6066
    @Shpan6066 7 месяцев назад +1

    Better than most, pretty much right to the point which is great.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! Newer videos are definitely better! Editing and no shaky hand held video, lol.

  • @R-L-D
    @R-L-D 5 месяцев назад +2

    Every other video on YT says the short lobe not the long lobe.

  • @kimber4573
    @kimber4573 Год назад +3

    Damn straight! Highly recommend.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад

      Thank you! Much appreciated!

  • @StudioELW405
    @StudioELW405 Год назад +2

    What about old school side of road technique? Set points gap on the firing lobe, set plate in the middle or to a spot u can get the bike started, advance until you hear ping back off very slowly until ping goes away call it good.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад +2

      I've always had more of a do it right the first time so your not sitting on the side of the road mindset.

  • @skelleytim
    @skelleytim Год назад +3

    Too the point and with good instructions. Thanks

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад

      Thank you, and your welcome! Hope it helps.

  • @georgecollins7164
    @georgecollins7164 Год назад +3

    Very helpful

  • @thomasborger6548
    @thomasborger6548 7 месяцев назад +1

    78 Shovel kick and button, what do like for ignition, Dyna S? Rawhide isnt available so it appears. You make informative videos.

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. Dyns S is a great ignition! I prefer the Dyna 2000i because i can tune it on my laptop, but I will run a Dyna S any day of the week.

    • @thomasborger6548
      @thomasborger6548 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@DWchopshop thanks for the reply, Dyna S it is then

  • @erichiles9568
    @erichiles9568 5 месяцев назад +2

    Wish I could see video that shows me how

  • @justinallan9910
    @justinallan9910 Год назад +2

    Enjoy some sockets!

  • @castheandra
    @castheandra Год назад +1

    Master cylinder rebuild please! 😁

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад

      I have next Monday off, and I do need to get that thing fixed. I'll try to knock it out. Sorry it's taking so long lol.

  • @scotthughes3758
    @scotthughes3758 Год назад +1

    Hey brother I got one for you I got plenty of spark and plenty of fuel,coil was tested functional,battery perfect 73 shovel 4speed transmission all I got is headlight and tail light kick only and she won’t fire, she’s not sucking air I’m completely dumb founded any idea s I’m open to try anything

    • @jamesbrown6473
      @jamesbrown6473 Год назад +1

      adjusted your pushrods?

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  Год назад +1

      What kind of ignition does the bike have? James has a good point with the pushrods, that can definitely make for hard starting. I would recheck static and mechanical timing too.

  • @ivancounsell4077
    @ivancounsell4077 Месяц назад

    Points rule... you can keep points and condenser in your pocket, nothing wrong with them whatsoever..

  • @MegaTroyhamilton
    @MegaTroyhamilton 11 месяцев назад +3

    run electronics and bring some walking shoes lol

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  11 месяцев назад

      Show me a points ignition that doesn't need to be touched for hundreds of thousands of miles. Any modern electronic ignition is leaps and bounds better than points.

    • @IsaacMcclintock
      @IsaacMcclintock 7 месяцев назад

      I run electronics and keep a spare set of points in the bag just incase

  • @erichiles9568
    @erichiles9568 5 месяцев назад +1

    Everyone always says it would bore us but should sai😂I don't know wireing worth shit

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  5 месяцев назад

      I'm going to do a detailed video on chopper wiring on this sportster I'm working on, once it gets to that point! don't worry, lol.

  • @jeanson105olivier3
    @jeanson105olivier3 9 месяцев назад

    So tdc compression stroke on front cylinder.
    Then adjust the gap on the points.
    Then with test light lock plate right before it lights up.
    Thats it ? How do you know if you need to go clockwise or counter with the plate during the test light step ?

    • @DWchopshop
      @DWchopshop  9 месяцев назад +1

      Advance the weights to fully open (twist the middle peice)
      Then test with a light and pock Plate before it lights.
      Normally, you put the plate on so you can rotate it clockwise to set timing.