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Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:26 pm
by Omit
My son has bought a Bullet Thunderbird 350cc but having checked the bike cover appears to be missing the Contact Breaker Unit - There are 2 holes (sections) one looks like it may have been part of a engine casting? - Is this unit separate or part on engine casing? (Bike imported from India currently unregistered) - Any help would be greatly appreciated as I fear the worst! - Cheers
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:40 pm
by Beezabryan
Any chance of a photo?
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:48 pm
by Omit
How do I post a photo?
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:17 pm
by Omit
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:18 pm
by Omit
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:24 pm
by Barry_Q
I've never known the Thunderbird to have contact breakers. The AVL engine had TCI ignition, with the trigger housed around the alternator (same set-up as the Electra X). The UCE engine uses electronic ignition as well.
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:41 pm
by Omit
Hi Barry - take a look - Thks
http://min.us/m7xGRAAHo
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:43 pm
by Omit
Contact Breaker assembly
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:24 pm
by Norm
Can't see any of the pics, but I'm with Barry
Contact Breaker Missing Thunderbird 350cc
Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:31 am
by Barry_Q
I've looked at the pictures and you've got the 350cc AVL engine. There are no contact breakers. There never were any contact breakers. The mounting has been blanked off. You've got TCI electronic ignition. Here's a suggestion; Take the spark plug out and kick the engine over. You should get a spark.
