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  • angus
    Forum Mentor
    • May 2012
    • 292
    • Dublin Ireland

    #1

    Electronic Ignition

    Does anybody know of suppliers of electronic ignition to replace points and condensors for 1978 gs 750 all I can find is dyna s which is expensive.Conan
    1983 GS 650 gl

    1982 GS 850 gl

    1980 GS 550L

    1982 GS 650 G(KATANA)

    Gsx 1400 daily ride
  • tom203
    Forum Guru
    Past Site Supporter
    • Aug 2010
    • 8925
    • Norway,Maine

    #2
    $130 ? Sounds reasonable- why not just keep point setup?
    1981 gs650L

    "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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    • oldgrumpy

      #3
      Originally posted by angus
      Does anybody know of suppliers of electronic ignition to replace points and condensors for 1978 gs 750 all I can find is dyna s which is expensive.Conan
      ..................... hi you could try pamcopete ,,, i believe he does systems for gs bikes he,s easy to contact regards oldgrumpy

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      • Guest

        #4
        Here'a Dyna-S for $115. delivered.



        I have an old Martek 440 until I'm willing to sell.....however I didn't know they were collector pieces. (see links below) $359. ?!?!? WTH....???



        I saw another one for close to $200... anybody know why?



        Maybe I should hold on to it...

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        • FLHGSRay

          #5
          Go with the Dyna. Easy installation, small, easier starting, quicker revving. Good tech support, even though you won't need it. $130 bucks for something that'll outlast the bike. I call that cheap.

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          • Guest

            #6
            The Martek 440 was never as good as Dyna, It appears that seller is just fishing for a fool. I have one in the original box with all the papers and instructions too and use the Dyna-S.

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            • Guest

              #7
              It (The M-440) was as good BEFORE the Dyna-S was produced

              Keep those instructions handy, they will be helpful if anyone here shows interest in acquiring mine. lol

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              • angus
                Forum Mentor
                • May 2012
                • 292
                • Dublin Ireland

                #8
                It`s a birthday present went for dyna s for $115 im in Ireland so there is $30 import tax and $40 shipping.Thanks for the help.Conan
                1983 GS 650 gl

                1982 GS 850 gl

                1980 GS 550L

                1982 GS 650 G(KATANA)

                Gsx 1400 daily ride

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                • posplayr
                  Forum LongTimer
                  GSResource Superstar
                  Past Site Supporter
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 23673
                  • Tucson Az

                  #9
                  Originally posted by angus
                  It`s a birthday present went for dyna s for $115 im in Ireland so there is $30 import tax and $40 shipping.Thanks for the help.Conan
                  Happy birthday.

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                  • Grimly
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                    Past Site Supporter
                    Super Site Supporter
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 5761
                    • Ireland

                    #10
                    For tank-polishing period accessories freaks. Only one step removed from the ones who stick with points for 'originality'.
                    Dave
                    '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
                    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      Green coils and Dyna S lasted 20 years on my ES.
                      Curt

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                      • rudeman

                        #12
                        Originally posted by OldVet66
                        The Martek 440 was never as good as Dyna, It appears that seller is just fishing for a fool. I have one in the original box with all the papers and instructions too and use the Dyna-S.
                        I agree the Dyna S is better than the Martek 440. But, I did run one in my '77 GS750B and once I installed it and set the timing I never touched it again. The biggest setback was that they lacked the adjustability of the Dyna S. And of course they are no longer around...

                        I think I paid like $50 for it brand new in 1980.

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                        • tkent02
                          Forum LongTimer
                          Past Site Supporter
                          • Jan 2006
                          • 35571
                          • Near South Park

                          #13
                          There are other reasons to stick with points.
                          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                          Life is too short to ride an L.

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                          • bensherb

                            #14
                            Originally posted by OldVet66
                            The Martek 440 was never as good as Dyna, It appears that seller is just fishing for a fool. I have one in the original box with all the papers and instructions too and use the Dyna-S.
                            Hi, you mentioned that you have the instructions for the Martek 440 for the Suzuki. Would it be possible for you to e-mail me a pic/scan of it? I'm trying to figure out how its supposed to be hooked up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ben

                            PS: I tried to pm but it doesn't seem to work.
                            Last edited by Guest; 03-10-2015, 06:40 PM.

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