Electronic Ignition

[loudest143]

Hello All.

Bike: 82 GS850G, 41K, stock everything, that I know of. I simply cannot find any information that references the proper way to check or set electronic ignition. I've used the search feature, but after 2 hours of looking, I still haven't found what I think I need to know.

Is there a proper way to set your electronic ignition? My Clymers only references points. This kind of seems like a simple deal, but for some reason, I can't find any info on it. Maybe I've over looked the obvious...

All help is welcome.

loudest143

[Guest]

theres nothing to be set on the electronic ignition

unless you take the engine apart and put it back together, but even then its only about aligning the two lines on the ignition pickup plate

[loudest143]

I know it was a really dumb question, thanks for being kind. Explains the lack of information out there.

loudest143

[Harry P.]

We can get electronic ignition for these?

[Guest]

We can get electronic ignition for these?

For what?

http://www.dynaonline.com/skins/Default.aspx

[Harry P.]

New to the GS's but sounds like carbs are a pain and electronics may make things easier

[Guest]

What year and model do you have?

[Guest]

We can get electronic ignition for these?

since 1980!!!

[Harry P.]

I have a 82 GS850GL,,,,is there any benefit to electronics if the carbs are set up right?

[Nessism]

I have a 82 GS850GL,,,,is there any benefit to electronics if the carbs are set up right?

The ignition system is electric (the spark control system), the fuel system is controlled by the carburetors and is not electronic in any way.

[Guest]

I have a 82 GS850GL,,,,is there any benefit to electronics if the carbs are set up right?

you're probably thinking cdi controled fuel injection
now, that'd be nice!