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Old 25th September 2023
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did your new ignition come with a new coil?.. or are running the one that came with the bike?
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did your new ignition come with a new coil?.. or are running the one that came with the bike?
This is the coil that was on it - which was an aftermarket one that originally came with the Ultima. I tested Ohms on it and it tested fine
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o.k. have you pulled the right plug wire off the coil to check the strange burnt/melted looking area there?
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I've taken my first ride on a Ironhead - and it was amazing!!
That about sums it up.
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So good news and bad news!

The good news! SHE RUNS!! I ordered a new ignition
Congratulations on getting it going.

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The bad news is - is I did notice several inconsistencies with the wiring. So I figured I'll work on the wiring this winter, and then this spring - it ought to be good to go!
Nothing bad about that. It’ll give you a chance to get to know it better.


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