What is this coil for?

[Robert Luland]

Why does this coil have four terminals on it? I just got to know. Thanks, Bob L

[Chris Haynes]

That coil was used on machine with radio supression covers over the plug wires. They grounded to the coil on the lower terminals. Common on Military and Police bikes.

[Robert Luland]

Thank you Chris. Now I know why the suppression wires had the extra wire on the side with the terminal on it. Cool beans! I mean, who new? And here I was waiting for someone to tell me that it was part of the special swing arm 1952 FL with titanium heads that was for export only. Bob L

[Rub]

Radio suppression wires and coil. The extra posts on the coil connect to the grounding shield to the timer on one side and a capacitor attaches on the other side.

[Robert Luland]

OK Rob, I have a 32 Generator that has some kind of capacitor attached to it. Does that have anything to do with this set up. Thanks, Bob

[Rub]

If it is a standard 32E with a capacitor it is most likely WLA. The radio bikes used a 32ER which is longer overall!
Robbie

[Robert Luland]

Rob, It's a 32E. Now that I'm staring at it in better light. That thing looks like some kind of ignition condenser. Any idea why it's there? Bob L

[Rub]

Bob,
That was "normal" on late WLAs. It is for radio noise supression. And yes, it does look like an ignition condenser. They all did!
Robbie