How does a MAGNETO work? Harley Davidson WLA / ep197

[@dps2106]

Enjoyed the discussion on a hidden kill switch. I put one on my WLA mostly to prevent parasitic battery drain while it sits between rides. It’s nice to have, but IMHO the odds are long that the average thief will know how to start and ride one of these machines. In the same way, people tell me no one will steal my three-on-a-tree truck because they have no idea how to drive it.

[@theworkshopuk]

That's a good point , I mean it's not exactly a "hit-the-start-button-and-go" kind of bike!

[@stevewilson8267]

Great video. Nicely done. Thanks

[@theworkshopuk]

Thanks for watching!

[@HowardKelsey68]

Just an idea here...an experienced locksmith could fashion a pair of barrel keys for the switch on the broken magneto cover Ash brought into view at about 13:26.

[@theworkshopuk]

And of course sometimes the simplest solutions are often the most obvious - good point!!

[@edpazikas8777]

Great video, I am looking forward to see the next ones….

[@theworkshopuk]

Cheers Ed, hope you're well

[@edpazikas8777]

@@theworkshopuk hello there, yes all,is good. Currently I am working on a WLa oil pump that I am repairing. I would appreciate to know if sending a picture for comments would be possible or not.

[@theworkshopuk]

Sure Ed, send it to [e-mail]

[@raygarafano3633]

I have heard that a 'mag' could make a hotter spark than battery/coil.there can be advantages to having a mag, dead bike battery. But a mag might need periodic maintenance.

[@Johnny-df4di]

Sportster 57 engine is what your looking for base plate does all that twist grip or Spring stop..advanced Johnny

[@Johnny-df4di]

Also on my 57ironhead i have a horn/hi lo light horn button is ground kill switch ehhh

[@Johnny-df4di]

Anyway magneto see a. Ground it's no spark

[@chipum2fleming228]

a black micro switch wired thru frame and seat to a point that could be touched un noticed like on the horn nose between the riders legs

[@raygarafano3633]

Some mags used a wire to ground points and mag could not spark.

[@stephenstead6333]

To many buts in this video for my liking and to much having to do this and that l.ve had a few Harleys in my time. And l have never but and that in any repairs l.ve done. Thay are so else to work on and not one of the Magneto have let me down l.ve even rewind the Magneto with the right tools thay not had to do Harleys are just like BSA Magneto they all work the same way.