Servicing Points
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If you own a bike that’s more than four decades old, chances are it has ignition points. Electronic ignition systems replaced mechanical points in the early 1980s, and with that change came relief. Ignition points need constant servicing for trouble-free running. Neglecting points causes problems, from a hard-starting engine to an engine quitting in the rain. Servicing the points isn’t very complicated; taking a little time to do it once a year will prevent a roadside breakdown.
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