K&S points - too short to time goldwings?

[kenai]

Hi all - any experiences with these points un the forum? thxs kenai

[Whiskerfish]

Not familiar with K & S. I know there are a lot of aftermarket points out there that the rubbing block is too short on to allow a good setting.
Octane did a bit about it here https://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic ... 830#p52830

[flyin900]

If you can find a set of early Honda CB450 Black bomber points they are a good fit for the GL1000 and double sprung. I found a NOS set on EBay when I was doing the 1976 build and they worked well in both fit, timing set up and performance.

Here's a NOS set of FEW brand Japanese aftermarket ones on EBay for a good price. Listing 382266929533 about $15 US for the set.

[kenai]

Hi- thxs ordered the points/ they are the good ones

[ericheath]

Good description of what’s out there here: viewtopic.php?f=54&t=51780&p=554829&hil ... ts#p554829

[Don R]

Not all that long ago you could buy the loaded TEC plate from Honda cheaper than two sets of points. Even on a 750 with condensers.

[jdvorchak]

In my experience points made in Japan result in the best fit and performance. If the ad doesn't say made in Japan, they are probably made in China and quality varies wildly. I had a set of Chinese points on a CL350 and one set only lasted 5 miles! The vendor quickly replaced that set and I've been happy ever since.

One tip is to be sure and lube the cam with light grease to keep rubbing block wear to a minimum. Not sure on the GL1000 but most points have a lubricating felt that rubs on the points cam. Apply a light grease to that felt.