• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

Conversion to "Dyna S"

  • Thread starter Thread starter Christian Otte
  • Start date Start date
C

Christian Otte

Guest
My '78 GS550 still has the "point" (original) ign. system. I've had a lot of problems w/ the points, mostly w/ adjusting them I want to install a Dyna S conversion I've looked at videos on Youtube & it seems easy enough.
But I'm not clear on a few things. Do you need to replace the coils or will the stock ones work? How do you set the timing after the install? (I have an "old School" automotive timing light.) Do they give you detailed instructions w/ the the unit? Lastly, Is the Dyna S a good unit or are their others that will work better ? I had one on a '79 GS1000 I used to own but I had someone install it . Thanks.
 
The Dyna 5 works will with the stock coils. It's advised to remove the plug caps and snip off 1/2" of wire and screw the caps back on.

There are two types of Dyna S for your bike, depending on the type of advancer unit you have. Be sure to get the proper type. Also check the clearance between the rotor and the ignition cover.

The unit itself is easy to install. Just follow the directions. You can use your ignition light to time the unit.
 
On this subject, it appears Dyna is pretty much the only ignition upgrade (?). Pamco only offered a Kit for the GS a few years which was discontinued. I see Boyer & Bransden in England offers a kit, but doesn't appear easy to source and I have a feeling it may be pricey (will look into further).

Any other upgrades to suggest ?

BTW, appreciate the "Top newbie mistakes" thread. (may use the new ND points/condensor I bought new 20 years ago, never installed and put my$$$ into other maintenance:subdued: ).
 
Excellent step by step procedure w/great photos Thank you! I have the "kokusan" ignition, so this is "gold to me"
 
I have determined it's net the dyna s.
Thanks,
Ken
 
Last edited:
If your bike is running pretty well, go for Dyna electronic ignition. If you have driveability /starting issues, figure out why before you add another variable into the equation...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
GS550 speedo question
Replies
0
Views
42
Crestfallen
C
acr88_
IGNITION TIMING, Stock Signal Generator Installation
Replies
2
Views
81
salty_monk
salty_monk
GBiggs
1982 GS450 knockoff Dyna ignition.
Replies
12
Views
218
Burque73
Burque73
CincinnatiKid
81 11e timing with a Dyna S
Replies
6
Views
126
rphillips
R
T
Potential sale 1980 gs550L project + parts near Seattle, WA
Replies
0
Views
37
tadakan
T
Back
Top