What kind of ignition does a Norton Commando use?
We have accumulated a lot of experience in fitting and running different types of electronic ignition, we would be able to advise on the best system to suit your application. We can supply standard replacement coils or offer high performance Dual output coils to improve the spark energy and reliability.
What does handlebar button on Norton Ignition Do?
Using a handlebar button to feed battery voltage directly to the coils (i.e.: bypassing the ballast resistor) is an attempt to circumvent the voltage drop/loss to the ignition system while cranking, and maintain a hot spark.
Where are the ignition coils on a Norton bike?
Use either stock type 6 volt coils in series or a single 12 volt coil like the one we offer 0704-01 is a Counter Clock Wise rotation that fits in the ignition cavity that is located at the end of the cam shaft. This would be bikes from 1970 and later
Is the Boyer ignition still on a 1968 Norton 650SS?
Stan Smith ([email protected]) on NOC-L 17th. Sep 1997 ” Any information regarding the fitting of the Boyer ignition system to a 1968 650SS would be much appreciated ” It depends on whether your machine is a coil and points ignition model or still has the magneto.
Where are the points on a Norton ignition?
It depends on whether your machine is a coil and points ignition model or still has the magneto. If it is coil and points it should be a relatively simple task and you would proceed as for an early Commando, with the points housing located in the small canister in the location formerly occupied by magnetos.
Stan Smith ([email protected]) on NOC-L 17th. Sep 1997 ” Any information regarding the fitting of the Boyer ignition system to a 1968 650SS would be much appreciated ” It depends on whether your machine is a coil and points ignition model or still has the magneto.
What causes a weak spark on a Norton ignition coil?
The primary field in Coil 1 was collapsing and drawing current from Coil 2, resulting in a weak spark from Coil 2. Splitting the Boyer output and making the connection to each coil using a ‘Y’ instead of the jumper helped a lot, and although it’s still not perfect, but at least serviceable.
Are there any Harley coils that work on a Norton?
Dave Taylor ([email protected]) on NOC-L 28th. Feb 1997 Harley coils – will they work on a Norton? ” Has anyone else tried a Harley coil with an electronic ignition? The Harley coil is a single 12 volt coil, it is encased in plastic, it had no markings for positive or negative.