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Okay I am a good classic car mechanic. I completely understand how a points and condenser ignition system on a car works. However, when it comes to my motorcycle I have no clue. I am asking all the motorcycle ignition experts for help. I bought this bike not running, I was told the coils...

Well, I have a son that lives in Austin and Argyle is on the way there, could be a possible to bring it that way when I come and visit him nest. Jeff

Nevada Missouri, 100 miles of Kansas City and 60 miles north of Joplin

Thank you for your input. I believe I have the parts you reference. I just feel like I am over my head with the bike. I really like the bike and would like to keep it, however, right now I am just throwing parts at it. Throwing parts at anything, hoping that you will fix the problem is not the...

I tried and it did the same thing.

I am selling my 1977 Gold Wing GL1000. I bought the motorcycle with the hope of restoring it. When I bought the bike I was told it needed coils, however after replacing the coils and ignition wires I still am unable to get the bike to run. I have come to the conclusion that I am in over my head...

I plan on changing over to E-Ignition, once I am sure I have fixed the problem. Did the 1500 coils work with the E-Ignition or did you need to change them again? Also, going with the 1500 coils, did you need to go to a different spark plug? Thanks again for all your help Jeff

Figured it out, the coils are only firing one cylinder on each side. Need coils, any suggestions?

I saw that in the service manual, but I do not know where to get the service tester. Is there a way to use a multi-meter to test them or is the service a multi-meter? Jeff

Thank you all for the information. Can someone tell me how to test the coils. Jeff

I received it on Saturday and installed it yesterday. Thank you very much. Unfortunately, the bad resistor was the result of the problem, not the cause. So, I am back to square one. It seems to me something is causing the ballast resistor to overheat. Any suggestions? Jeff

That works for me, I really appreciate your help

I live in Nevada Mo. Southwest , the wring side of state. I work next weekend or I would meet you. If you want to mail it my address is Put a note in with it on how much you want and I will send a check including postage. Thanks Jeff

That would be great except you are going to be heading away from me. I live in Missouri. If you want to ship it to me, just tell me how much you want and we can make the arrangements. Jeff

I am looking for a ballast resistor for my 1977 GL1000. I have attached a photo, I need the whole thing. Any help would be appreciated. Jeff

Yes I cleaned and set the gap, I will check the coil wires tomorrow

Ok, I got the wiring for the points and points sorted out and set. I have a good spark through the points, but a weak spark to #1 and #3 cylinders but no spark to #2 and #4. Looking for suggestions. Jeff

I know, already priced that. Going with electronics ignition to start and maybe later new coils.

I have thought of that and how well does that work? Is it easy to install? Will I need new coils to go with the system?

Bike will turn over but not start. Guy I bought it from said it was the coils, can't believe both went bad at the same time. Looking at the manual on the forum there are many different components that can be bad. Starting with the obvious. Going through and checked the things I can check. Points...