1971 superglide,dies when decelerating

[born2ride]

Bike runs fine,except when im downshifting to 2nd it just dies. I turn ingnition off and then back on. one kick,fires right up.idles great. next stopsign it dies. ran find before any ideas?

[RicD]

I would check the points and replace the condensor also check the advance unit they loosen up and do strang e things. The advance unit weights wear on the pins or the springs break. Good luck Ric

[kg993]

Make sure the coil to points wire isn't being rubbed or pulled by the shift linkage. Could have a bare spot or break in it.

[portagepan]

The ignition switch could do this also. They can be touchy if worn, or the wires are not right and tight.
Mike

[born2ride]

you guys rock. took me right to the problem....sort of... after replacing the springs on the weights and points and condenser..still had intermittent fire... I used a test light to find that the dam connector on the wire to the points was wrong and not making contact.
replaced it. She runs flawlessly. Thanks for the help Brad