I'm a precision instrument of speed and aerodynamics.

Well... at least the bike will be. I dropped by Sprockets to check on my naked wing today and found out that it was indeed the old Martek electronic ignition that was bad. Some surprise I guess. All the forums that I read said that they weren't that great and that they've switched them out for the Dyna S by Dynatek. The picture and caption below are from their site: http://www.dynaonline.com

Product Overview : Sportbikes - Dyna S Ignition System

Dyna S Ignition System is a complete self-contained electronic ignition system built with the latest state-of-the-art engineering. This is the same ignition used by top racers over the past 2 decades.

The Dyna S is completely housed behind the ignition cover and uses a magnetic rotor with the original spark advancer, so the factory advance curve is maintained.

The venerable Dyna S ignition System is a time proven solution to the basic ignition needs of the vintage muscle bike. As a stand alone ignition the Dyna S is the standard of performance and reliability.

The precision instruments of speed and blah blah blah. My hope is that between the new ignition, synchronized carbs, K&N filters and Jardine Rumblers, that this old wing runs like a champ.

You better pour some Sea Foam through your carbs Ty because I'm coming after your Suzuki first. And if the Monster ever makes it up to Utah it better be ready for the track. I aint scared.

Sprockets?

In my frustrated state of not being able to get this bike to run smooth, despite a quart of Sea Foam, I payed a visit to the local Honda dealership. As soon as I mentioned that I had a '78 Goldwing the guy at the counter said, "We wont work on any thing that old."

Some mumbo jumbo about not being able to get parts and can't find tools that old, no bikes use carburetors any more, blah blah blah...

So I called another local bike shop called Sprockets in Monroe UT. The owner answered the phone and knew just what I was trying to explain about the bike starting but only running at certain RPM's. He said that by adjusting the jets and synchronizing the carbs we should be running like a champ. That's what I like to hear. Tomorrow the Naked Wing will take her first road trip, via trailer, to the shop to get a good one over.

The next time I see her I'll be saddling up to ride her home. Whoot whoot!