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Title: Convert Cut Out
Post by: giusto on August 02, 2020, 07:09:15 AM

Hi

I have a question. My 76 Convert has run and started flawlessly since I put in a Dyna lll Electronic Ignition three years ago. Quick perfect starts every time.

Coming into my drive from a nice ride last week and it cuts out.

No spark at the plugs. I checked the “run switch” as it seems loose...pull it off the bike and clean it up/ retention it.

The bike cranks fine, no spark... is there anyway to check the dyna lll through the Black/white/red wires?

Any ideas on what to isolate ?

Thanks


Frank

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: chuck peterson on August 02, 2020, 07:20:00 AM

Three years, uh? I’ve heard of more problems w Dyna electronic ignitions then w original points.

Probably 5-1

Dyna website has a flow chart for diagnostics and has really good customer services so I’ve heard over the years here

I think it’s common to carry a set up points plate as back up for the dyna if your visiting the world

Good luck, sorry you’re down

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: MotoG5 on August 02, 2020, 08:44:16 AM

I have seen this twice over the years with the Dyna lll. Once on one of my bikes and once on a good friends bike. In both cases it was the Dyna unit that had failed. One was fairly new and the other was several years old. Its not a common thing but it does happen. In both of these cases the unit was replaced with out further trouble.

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: John A on August 02, 2020, 01:11:25 PM

nice to see you have it trained to break down at home.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: BMCMOTO on August 02, 2020, 02:29:02 PM

I had a Dyna for a while, carried points plate in my saddle bag everywhere I went. Now I just carry it around in my distributor. Easy peasy.

Brian

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: ray bear on August 02, 2020, 05:22:58 PM

I had the identical fault with my convert only yesterday but by turning the handlebars to the right my bike would run , turned out it was the multi pin plug was loose where it went into the back of the  headlight shell, just a thought.

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: giusto on August 02, 2020, 06:32:13 PM

Quote from: raybear on August 02, 2020, 05:22:58 PM

I had the identical fault with my convert only yesterday but by turning the handlebars to the right my bike would run , turned out it was the multi pin plug was loose where it went into the back of the  headlight shell, just a thought.

Hey Ray bear,

When I removed the on/0ff switch We got in the multi plug to remove the switch pins... thought it might be the switch or pinched shorted wires...but no...put the multi back securely.  btw I could use another headlight shell for another Convert I'm putting back together...have one?

I'll be contacting dyna for trouble shooting.

cheers

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: giusto on August 02, 2020, 06:37:12 PM

Quote from: John A on August 02, 2020, 01:11:25 PM

nice to see you have it trained to break down at home.  :thumb:

Hey John, hope you are well...ok you made me laugh....well done.
seems like I have a photo of you on a racing tricycle from our rally 5 or 6 years ago...also funny :)

cheers

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: TOMB on August 02, 2020, 08:54:19 PM

Does your Convert still have the side stand switch ?

If yes disconnect it and see if your problem disappears.

TOMB

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: giusto on August 02, 2020, 09:05:43 PM

Quote from: TOMB on August 02, 2020, 08:54:19 PM

Does your Convert still have the side stand switch ?

If yes disconnect it and see if your problem disappears.

TOMB

Side stand switch long gone

Thanks

Title: Re: Convert Cut Out
Post by: Tom on August 03, 2020, 01:07:49 AM

When was the last time you took it to an Italian restaaurant?   :grin: