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This bike has run flawlessly for years. This is the first time that it wouldn't start (it typically starts on about a half a crank). There have been no changes (carb adjustments, points, timing, plug gaps, etc...). This is a very low mileage engine (can't ride it for more than a few hours at a time without numbness setting in, LOL!).

I agree with your comments on bench-testing. That is I guess what I was trying to confirm by posting here. I.e. that there is essentially no way to fully load test the components of the ignition system.

If that is the case, I will have to just start replacing stuff and see what happens. Points, then ignition module, then coil.

But, it might make sense to get a fresh, new battery while I am at it. But that is a $100 guess that I was hoping to avoid.

JA
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