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ignition on shafties

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Hi, all,

I?ve done a search but my parameters didn?t bring up what I need.

I?m looking to replace my 650G, but none of the new bikes are quite what I want so I?m looking at other GSs. I like having a shaftie, but thought I?d like something bigger than my 650.

I found a Clymers for the 850-1100. As I was looking though it, I found timing specs.

In my Clymers for the 650 it reads, ?All models are equipped with breakerless electronic ignition system. No routine service or adjustment is necessary.? Which of course means that I never have had to set timing or adjust point gap or dwell.

Don?t any of the larger shafties have electronic ignition? Is it only the earlier ones that have points?

I suppose it?s not that big a deal to set timing and measure point gap; it just surprises me that only the smallest of the group would have the more modern ignition.

Thanks,
Del
 
Del,
My 82 1100G shaftie had electronic ignition on it.I do not know if it was stock or not, sorry.It may have been installed by the PO.
 
after '79 ignition was upgraded breakerless electronic ignition system. So 1980and later are electronic.. that applies eg. gs850g..

I have '79 gs850g and I bought aftermarket electronic ignition ( Boyer Bransden) to get rid off breaker points.
 
svahnm said:
after '79 ignition was upgraded breakerless electronic ignition system. So 1980and later are electronic.. that applies eg. gs850g..

I have '79 gs850g and I bought aftermarket electronic ignition ( Boyer Bransden) to get rid off breaker points.
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What SV said: it has to do with the year, not displacement or drivetrain. Suzuki and most other bike makers went to electronic ignition in 1980.

In electronic ignition bikes, there are some that retained a spring loaded mechanical advancer unit, usually 1980 and 1981. Later (usually 1982+) models went to a solid rotor with electronic advance.

Here's a page that shows the different ignitition rotors and advancer mechanisms:
http://bwringer.com/gs/tdc.html
 
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