Alternatives to points

[Anonymous]

I'm going to be getting my GS400 back together again soon(-ish) and wondered if there's any mileage in replacing the standard points system with an electronic ignition?

[Hoomgar]

In my opinion it is one of the best mods you can make to any bike. Well worth the cost and time in doing so. Absolutely. Go for it.

[SqDancerLynn1]

It would be a good upgrade if you can find one---- The points are very reliable so I wouldn't worry about it JUst clean and adj every 5K miles

[KW]

If you want a Newtronics Electronic Ignition see www.bigfour.co.uk

(free postage - It's my website!)

[Anonymous]

Cheers for the info people.

Next question:

I'm not keen on not being able to change the HT leads on the standard coils. Has anyone tried other coils on the GS400?

To KW: I've got a spare front wheel for a 425 at the back of my garage. What do you think it would be worth on eBay?

[KW]

To KW: I've got a spare front wheel for a 425 at the back of my garage. What do you think it would be worth on eBay?

No idea mate - best bet would be just to stick it on there and see what happens!

[SqDancerLynn1]

Old GS wheels usually don't bring much It costs alot to ship them $$$$$$

[Anonymous]

Hey KW.........That site of yours looks promising!!!!
As for the GS wheels......They dont reach much on ebay.

[Anonymous]

anyone got an opinion on which is the best electronic ignition; Newtronics or Boyer Bransden or something else?

Q

[Anonymous]

Hey.....this is beginning to get a U.K only thread!!! Sorry...only used the original suzi. ignition, but everyone seems to rave about the `newtronic`!

[KW]

Hey KW.........That site of yours looks promising!!!!

It'll get better once "her who must be obeyed" stops giving me jobs around the house to do!! Just found a good deal on HEL braided lines so these will be going on there soon too.

Never tried the Boyer Ignition, but I am very pleased with the Newtronic one I fitted to my 750. About 2 hours (including a coffee and *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$ break), and it cured the major misfire I had at around 6500 rpm.

[KW]

.......one I fitted to my 750. About 2 hours (including a coffee and #### break), and it cured the major misfire I had at around 6500 rpm.

Hey.... what's going on???? Why the hashes in my posting? Does this site have a downer on smoking? Or does the word f.a.g. not mean cigarette over there??

[Anonymous]

a coffee and #### break

Hey.... what's going on???? Why the hashes in my posting? Does this site have a downer on smoking?

I wonder if people from that corner of Lincolnshire called S*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$horpe will be allowed to post on here?

[Anonymous]

a coffee and #### break

Hey.... what's going on???? Why the hashes in my posting? Does this site have a downer on smoking?

I wonder if people from that corner of Lincolnshire called S####horpe will be allowed to post on here?

ROTFLMAO

[Mastiff]

F ag is slang for a homosexual over here.
I have a 78 GS425, I still have the points on it.