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    #46
    Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
    As for your question about replacing the signal generator. Yes the stock rotor and pick ups go away along with the igniter box. Wire it like i said above. RED to any switched 12 volt wire. I splice into one of the hot leads going to one of the coils. The black and white wires are the signal wires going directly to the coils. I dont remember which color goes to which coil but as i said if it sputters and pops trying to start or wont do anything then switch the black and white wires around.

    EDIT.. Look at the color wire going to each pickup. That will probably tell which color goes to which coil
    Okay, I'm wiring the new electronic system up. The wires coming out of the signal generator go into the (old) TCI and then there are wires coming out of the TCI that go into the coils. I assume I'm going direct from the ignition to the coils? I am not sure which wires tap to which. If anyone knows for sure, I'd love the help.
    My bikes:
    1983 GS850G​ - cafe racer
    1986 Honda Goldwing (GL1200) - work in progress

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      #47
      check your inbox for my number
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #48
        call anytime. im home all day.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          #49
          Please just call me.. too much to work through in pms. I saw the pic and responded
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #50
            Chuck is the Ignition Whisperer! He spent some hours on the phone with me today and we got the bike running! It was too late to test ride it, but it fires right up and idles. I'll report back on the performance under load tomorrow.

            Thanks again, Chuck. You are the MAN!
            My bikes:
            1983 GS850G​ - cafe racer
            1986 Honda Goldwing (GL1200) - work in progress
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              #51
              Now that we got it running i want you to see where the F mark is in relationship to the sharpie mark we established for the T mark. Do this at idle around 1000 - 1200 RPM. If the advancer is correct the F mark should be on that line. What im getting at is to establish some sort of idea where to time it to with the timing light. But as i told you last night it seems like its damn close due to it hits almost instantly.
              Also run it up above 3000 and see where the full advance mark indicates at.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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                #52
                Well, I did a 50-mile shakedown after adjusting the timing (it was retarded probably 2º).

                Based on feel and responsiveness, it rode exceptionally well! Pulled hard throughout the RPM range, and when I was at 87MPH it was ready and willing to give more. chuck hahn is my hero!​
                My bikes:
                1983 GS850G​ - cafe racer
                1986 Honda Goldwing (GL1200) - work in progress
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                  #53
                  We need Pics of the beast. And videos if you wish
                  MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                  1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                  NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                  I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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