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Recent content by Un4Scene

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    Ignition coil replacements

    I heard back from a friend of mine who is far more knowledgeable about electricity than I am. He told me that running a coil with lower resistance will probably cause problems with the control module, leading to premature failure of the module. He also said that running a coil with too much...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    Oh, that's useful! Thank you!
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    Ignition coil replacements

    The GS Archive is one that I've looked at before. The other list is new to me. Thank you for the link - lots of information there! As I said above, it's been difficult to find info for this bike. That's not due to a lack of effort, I assure you. As far as I can tell, there is no repair...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    In most cases, I'd be all about getting clever with a repair like this... I like the concept, for sure. lol I'm only hesitant because I've read numerous stories that lead me to believe that the transistorized ignition control module on these bikes is rather fragile, electrically. Some of those...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    You have an easy source for ignition coil spec's? PLEASE share that with me! That would be extremely useful!
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    Ignition coil replacements

    I think there's some miscommunication and/or misunderstanding here. I didn't mean to imply that CDI is what's used on modern bikes - just that it was commonly used on the earlier models that eliminated the old ignition points system. Most modern engines use an inductive discharge system (IDI)...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    That's why I mentioned the '82-'88 GS450 in the previous post. It's the only other model I know of that uses the same coils. There is nothing in the hole to attach the plug lead to. The only way that even might work is if I broke apart the housing for the coil, and attached a new wire to the...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    Incidentally, I did find a seller (Interlight) that listed some of the afore-mentioned budget coils as a direct replacement for my specific part number, and I ordered them. When I received them, though, I found that they only have a single '+' input terminal, so they are not usable with this...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    Yes, that's the kind of thing that I'm looking for. The ones in the link you provided appear to have very short spark plug leads, but something similar should work. I have been (and still am) searching for something I can use, but it's difficult to track down the required spec's on what I find...
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    Ignition coil replacements

    Unfortunately, there is no 'spike' or wire to connect to. It's broken off flush with the plastic housing in the bottom of the hole.
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    Ignition coil replacements

    Hello all. I'm fixing up a 1986 GS400S (North American; known as the GSX400S to the rest of the world). It's one of these, including the original red/black/white paint: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs400s%2085.htm The bike sat with a spun bearing for about 15 years, so...
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