I have a 1980 motorbike which uses ye olde points (contact breaker) and 
condenser (high voltage capacitor) technology. Points and condenser both 
need replacing, but I'm looking to modernise this part of the engine.

Has anyone had any good results with replacing the increasingly rare 
condenser with a more commercially available capacitor? Any 
recommendations for peak voltage, composition etc? I think the original 
condensers are made of foil and paper, not sure.

Thanks
Matt

PS. One day I may install an optically triggered electronic version of 
the same thing, to eliminate the decay problems that go with this 
design. Or just buy a better bike.


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