Since I've got a lot of time and money invested in the Sportster, I think I might as well go the "Full Monte" and spring for an electronic ignition set-up. I'm planning on keeping this thing until I can no longer ride a bike. If I install the Dynatek, it should be a lifetime fix. No messing with points or condensers ever again - not like that was going to be a real problem as often as I'll ride this thing, but why not?
But what it really needs is the amazing Verne Gagne Dyna Power for weight control. It's definitely not a light weight, but the weight seems to distributed nicely so it's easy to control at low speeds. I remember watching Verne Gagne on TV when I was in high school with his ads for Dyna Power. If I install the Dyna ignition, I too will have Dyna Power.
After I get a few miles on it I'll see about getting some new fork springs and new pipes or mufflers of some sort. Actually, I'm already thinking about quieting this thing down, since I say "huh" way more than I should. Weld shops, loud bikes, loud music, and old age have resulted in some hearing loss, mostly in the range of normal conversations, especially if there's much background noise. I really don't need any more hearing loss.
Do what you want but your hearing loss won't come from those pipes. The sound is behind you when you're riding. There's a much higher probability of hearing damage from the wind noise. But a nice 2-1 with a reverse cone muffler would be sweet.
ReplyDeleteI wear a helmet all the time when riding, so wind noise isn't much of an issue. However, when I fired it up the other day, after blipping the throttle a few times in the back of the shop, my ears were ringing a bit. And as we've discussed, drag pipes aren't the best for low-speed performance. A little back pressure should quite it down some and help low speed. I get a lot of loud Harley noise from the tavern but there's no reason I need to add to it.
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