83gl1200
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My modded bike was running good, but then it stopped idling. I thought carb problems so I took the carb off and cleaned it again. Just put her back together and she fired up and was idling but a bit rough. Not even a minute after startup smoke started to come from the ignition module( the part which connects to manifold vacuum). It had been getting hot before but no smoke until now.
I didn't change any electrical, not sure where to start troubleshooting this. One thing that may be an issue is the ignition module supposed to be grounded or mounted to the frame for cooling? Mine is just dangling off the side of the bike. I was going to relocate some of the electrical items so they aren't bolted down except regulator is bolted down and a ground wire is connected to the bolt.
I didn't change any electrical, not sure where to start troubleshooting this. One thing that may be an issue is the ignition module supposed to be grounded or mounted to the frame for cooling? Mine is just dangling off the side of the bike. I was going to relocate some of the electrical items so they aren't bolted down except regulator is bolted down and a ground wire is connected to the bolt.