Kick-Start only - new wrencher

[Wee Todd]

gut the starter,,zip cut the portion off the starter that mounts in case,,,,fill in the hole,,,drill and tap a set screw in the engine case to secure your poor mans blanking plug,,,,,,,,,worked on my cb 550 ;D

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

gut the starter,,zip cut the portion off the starter that mounts in case,,,,fill in the hole,,,drill and tap a set screw in the engine case to secure your poor mans blanking plug,,,,,,,,,worked on my cb 550 ;D

If the starter still cranks, sell it on e-bay... CHA-CHING!

 

[smithk4]

I am also going to order new coils, sparkplug wires - then should I get a new condenser? is there anything else i'm overlooking as far as ignition goes?

 

[Rocan]

coils will make a huge difference... 3ohm coils from dynatek are the best, but most anything will do better then stock (see mikesxs coils). a lot of people like bosch 12v coils that are found on a lot of old VW buses.


coils, plugs, wires, thats about it in terms of ignition. new points also, unless if you go electronic. charging system on these bikes SUCK... new stator from a website i cant remember is a BEAUTIFUL piece... but pricy at over 200 dollars.

NGK BR8ES plugs... you get to remembering it at some point. B8ES work, but are unresisted. you can use iridium if you like... ive heard some good things about them.

 

[smithk4]

what are the implications of a resisted or unresisted plugs

Do i need a new condensor?

 

[Rocan]

what are the implications of a resisted or unresisted plugs

Do i need a new condensor?

coils are condensors... arent they?


from ngks website...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should I use a resistor spark plug?

A: NGK "R" or resistor spark plugs use a 5k ohm ceramic resistor in the spark plug to suppress ignition noise generated during sparking.

NGK strongly recommends using resistor spark plugs in any vehicle that uses on-board computer systems to monitor or control engine performance. This is because resistor spark plugs reduce electromagnetic interference with on-board electronics.

They are also recommended on any vehicle that has other on-board electronic systems such as engine-management computers, two-way radios, GPS systems, depth finders or whenever recommended by the manufacturer.

In fact, using a non-resistor plug in certain applications can actually cause the engine to suffer undesirable side effects such as an erratic idle, high-rpm misfire, engine run-on, power drop off at certain rpm levels and abnormal combustion.

in other words, shouldnt make a difference unless if you are running electronic ignition or radio or something. the plugs cost the same, so just get the resisted. they are something like a buck fifty each

 

[smithk4]

coils are condensors... arent they?


from ngks website...
in other words, shouldnt make a difference unless if you are running electronic ignition or radio or something. the plugs cost the same, so just get the resisted. they are something like a buck fifty each

haha yea - just go with resisted

No idea about the condenser - thats why i ask...well i'm looking at the mikesxs coils (green single coil) but there is a seperate condenser on the page that i read through another post on here where he used the coils from mikes but also replace the condense.

 

[mysta2]

Here's a pic of all the junk that can go, and a pic of what should be left... yours shouldn't be that out of focus though:

This is a 360, but the principle's the same


Coils are not condensors. Click here:

http://www.btinternet.com/~jhpart/bkwirec.htm (thanks to Funkjas post)

 

[smithk4]

Here's a pic of all the junk that can go, and a pic of what should be left... yours shouldn't be that out of focus though:

This is a 360, but the principle's the same


Coils are not condensors. Click here:

http://www.btinternet.com/~jhpart/bkwirec.htm (thanks to Funkjas post)


Hey really appreciate the help - exactly what a newb needs!

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

coils are condensors... arent they?

Uhm... NO!
Condensors store voltage until it's needed, they are the small cylinder shaped pieces connected to the points and when the points open, they send that stored voltage to signal the coils.

Here you can see then on the points breaker plate for a size referance.

Coils are much larger. They have a primaly side that are 12v and a seconday that are much higher (600-1000v) that side is the output and supplies the voltage to the spark plug through the plug wires.