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Looking good. You're getting there.
I'm a simple guy. Only thing that can keep a motor from starting is fuel or fire. It is probably a bit more difficult to set up the ignition timing on a Hunt magneto than it is on something like a TriSpark ignition, which really is easy as long as a degree wheel is used on a P11. Your symptoms sound like the timing is still off. When you hit the right numbers, it will light right up and it won't backfire.
Drifting off topic: Took my P11 for a spin with the NEB clutch in it. Apparently, I know how to shift a motorcycle after riding them for 60 years. It shifts into 1st gear silently and better than the AMC clutch did, but the AMC center hub was in need of replacement. I think you're really going to like the NEB clutch with the cush rear hub. What has me a little worried is how I mounted it so far out on the mainshaft and it is noisy. Sounds like a late 90's Ducati with a light-weight alloy clutch in it. Also not totally convinced it is supposed to be run wet. It got kind of late grabby once it was soaked in ATF about 12 miles into the ride. Really close to stalling it at traffic light launches. It probably needs 1/4" play at the handle for my clutch use style. P11 spec is 1/8" to 1/4" gap.
I'll keep an eye out for your progress reports in 2023.
I'm a simple guy. Only thing that can keep a motor from starting is fuel or fire. It is probably a bit more difficult to set up the ignition timing on a Hunt magneto than it is on something like a TriSpark ignition, which really is easy as long as a degree wheel is used on a P11. Your symptoms sound like the timing is still off. When you hit the right numbers, it will light right up and it won't backfire.
Drifting off topic: Took my P11 for a spin with the NEB clutch in it. Apparently, I know how to shift a motorcycle after riding them for 60 years. It shifts into 1st gear silently and better than the AMC clutch did, but the AMC center hub was in need of replacement. I think you're really going to like the NEB clutch with the cush rear hub. What has me a little worried is how I mounted it so far out on the mainshaft and it is noisy. Sounds like a late 90's Ducati with a light-weight alloy clutch in it. Also not totally convinced it is supposed to be run wet. It got kind of late grabby once it was soaked in ATF about 12 miles into the ride. Really close to stalling it at traffic light launches. It probably needs 1/4" play at the handle for my clutch use style. P11 spec is 1/8" to 1/4" gap.
I'll keep an eye out for your progress reports in 2023.