"79 Points

[Crossrodes]

What is a good place to buy ignition points and condenser for a '79 R65.  I've bought them before but can't remember my source.

[Barry]

Probably not going to be your first choice but if you can't find good ones locally Motobins have them at £6.65. They say 100% German made.

Beware made in china genuine BMW supplied points that had an over sized rubbing block. This was a recent problem reported for 70 - 78 points.  It's not clear if it also affected BMW supplied canister points.  

[livingdeadhead]

there are several specialists in the uk, only downside is postage to you.

[livingdeadhead]

oh! motobins are doing an electronic ignition for your (our) bike for £70.00 . you wont have to set your points again!

[Justin B.]

You still have to occasionally adjust the gap to compensate for rubbing block wear but the contacts will never wear out!

[jusgus]

I get mine from NAPA they are ECHLIN part no. CS313. I use them on my 1980 and they work good. I think that the parts guy once told me they are the same points that are used in VW engines.

[Barry]

I think that the parts guy once told me they are the same points that are used in VW engines.  

I've already done some research on this.

I have a spare set of genuine BMW points part no 12 11 1 243 969 for my 79.

According to my MITECH auto electrical catalogue there are a  whole range of alternative sources for these points equivalent to MITECH type CP-701.  Note they quote the correct BMW part no and the the photo is also identical to my spare set.

To confirm that Volkswagen air cooled 1964 - 1968 points can be used take a look at this article and you'll see something that looks similar to a bean can. Again lower down the page there is  photo of the points that look identical to my spare set.  Note the condenser looks the same as ours too.
 
http://www.volksworld.com/tech-guides/replacing-your-vws-points/

[georgesgiralt]

Hello !
Although I didn't have points in my R65, I've checked this.
The BMW part is, according to a big auto parts stockist in France (oscaro.com), the BOSCH part 1 237 013 141 which is fitted to a, whaouh, Porsche 911 2.0 Targa with 160 CV under the hood and a monkey behind the wheel as said my Granny....
There is no doubt other points will fit with a little different length or connecting wire.
Hope this helps.
P.S. the price quoted by Oscaro is 4.78 € tax included each. If you plan to order you can add OX35 or OX37D oil filters or LX56 air filter for post 81 models...

[URon]

Ted's Beemershop in California.
http://beemershop.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=BS&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=12111243555N

Hi quality German made Noris points. Prompt service.

URon

[Barry]

Uron

Norris points are a good recommendation as they are highly thought of in Airhead circles but unfortunately they are not correct for a 79 - 80 as the part No changed when they were mounted in the Bean can after 78. Couldn't see a set suitable for the Bean can bikes at Ted's Beemershop. Someone else might have them though.  

[tvrla]

I've used the VW points. You have a choice with them, though. Normal and high performance - which has a stiffer spring. You'll want the high performance set since they'll handle the higher RPMs than a standard VW.

[Session101]

bought from rick, cheap and fast

http://www.motoelekt.com/