I probably should have phrased that better... the V-Twin construction follows the typical 4 cycle configuration; the mag fires on every revolution and the power strokes are controlled by cam timing. Take the cover off the mag and watch the lobe and point actuation - that will tell you if you are timed for a "waste" stroke.
-----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Wegmet via KRnet Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 3:16 PM To: 'KRnet' Cc: Mark Wegmet Subject: Re: KR> Engine miss My '60 Sportster (XLCH) with a Morris mag "fires" on every revolution on both cylinders, although due to cam timing the front and rear cylinders are on a 'power' stroke on alternating revolutions. Because of the 45 degree cylinder separation you get the sweet Harley sound... or as the motor company patented it years ago; potato potato potato. Reads stupid, but sounds great! -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Kinnaman via KRnet Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 11:02 AM To: KRnet Cc: Chris Kinnaman Subject: Re: KR> Engine miss It's not a design fault, it's called a "wasted spark" ignition. _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://tugantek.com/archmailv2-kr/search. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to KRnet-leave at list.krnet.org please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options
