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Points/Condenser ignition system versus Electronic Ignition Systems/Upgrades
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<blockquote data-quote="Rednaxs60" data-source="post: 228503" data-attributes="member: 4617"><p>The 1200 engine has two timing checks. One for initial once you set the crank and cam shafts, you use #1 TDC to check the timing on the crank, then a double check using cylinder #3. Neat concept.</p><p></p><p>An aftermarket system, piggyback or otherwise, is where you have to know what it is you have and what you can do with it. The downside of a preconfigured addition is that you are taking a leap of faith that what you have purchased is what you want/need, and the person on the design end is correct. Generally with these systems there is not a lot of wiggle room for adjustment. </p><p></p><p>I purchased a piggyback system for the 1000 V-Strom I had. Fuelling was worse with it installed regardless of the setting used, removed it and went back to the stock configuration. The issue could have been my understanding of what I was using, but easier to revert back to stock.</p><p></p><p>Having mentioned that I might not have known enough about what I wanted to do with the V-Strom and that my understanding of the new component was not as good as it should have been, I think this could be a key element in the success of a modification/upgrade such as this topic. </p><p></p><p>I submit that when we branch out and want to do a change that could be beneficial, we research and learn enough to be dangerous, but are well intentioned. The downside is that should our new venture/scheme/project does not work out, we tend to blame everything but ourselves<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" />. </p><p></p><p>This is a good topic, and taking it in different directions because of a person's experience is good information.</p><p></p><p>Have been reading up on the Ford systems and others, to get a better perspective of what is out there regarding my other project.</p><p></p><p>It's quite interesting to read the various information available and what is being done with the various system and system components.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rednaxs60, post: 228503, member: 4617"] The 1200 engine has two timing checks. One for initial once you set the crank and cam shafts, you use #1 TDC to check the timing on the crank, then a double check using cylinder #3. Neat concept. An aftermarket system, piggyback or otherwise, is where you have to know what it is you have and what you can do with it. The downside of a preconfigured addition is that you are taking a leap of faith that what you have purchased is what you want/need, and the person on the design end is correct. Generally with these systems there is not a lot of wiggle room for adjustment. I purchased a piggyback system for the 1000 V-Strom I had. Fuelling was worse with it installed regardless of the setting used, removed it and went back to the stock configuration. The issue could have been my understanding of what I was using, but easier to revert back to stock. Having mentioned that I might not have known enough about what I wanted to do with the V-Strom and that my understanding of the new component was not as good as it should have been, I think this could be a key element in the success of a modification/upgrade such as this topic. I submit that when we branch out and want to do a change that could be beneficial, we research and learn enough to be dangerous, but are well intentioned. The downside is that should our new venture/scheme/project does not work out, we tend to blame everything but ourselves:mad:. This is a good topic, and taking it in different directions because of a person's experience is good information. Have been reading up on the Ford systems and others, to get a better perspective of what is out there regarding my other project. It's quite interesting to read the various information available and what is being done with the various system and system components. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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