Re: Help me pick an electronic ignition kit

Posted by Matt Story on Oct 05, 2013; 6:50am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Help-me-pick-an-electronic-ignition-kit-tp4045849p4046199.html

CycleX carries a few electronic ignitions.  They carry a line of ignitions for SOHC designed by a company called PowerArc.  PowerArc has developed ignitoins for a bunch of different applications.  I learned of them when I was searching for an ignition for my continuing Guzzi project.  I haven't bought anything yet, but I was looking for an alternative for the Dyna that was there before teardown (which I replaced several times in 25K miles).  So I am not a big fan of Dyna.   One big difference I found going from points to electronic on the Guzzi was the elimination of point float which effectively allowed the bike to run right up to the published redline which was basically impossible with the factory points.  But I digress....

The PowerArc marketed by CycleX boasts a triple spark at all rpm's which I think is a unique claim.  Also they have an optical pickup rather than hall effect sensors and magnets which should have a much higher precision.  The kits come with coils and wires and no external box to mount.  They allow you to either select 1 of 4 advance curves or program your own.  I think its a superior product - it comes a price though.  Look toward the middle to the bottom of this link.  http://www.cyclexchange.net/Elec%20System%20Comp%20Page.htm  Also alot of general ignition knowledge to be gained there in their tech article too.

Hope that's helpful.

Matt