I am proud to announce our newest ignition on ClassicGoldwings.
This new kit fits more models than ever before. With help and support from this forum and its members, we have made a commitment to support the Goldwing community long term.
The lack of OEM replacement parts for the GL1100-1500 concerns us and the increase in customer requests proves there will be a demand for quality ignition kits. Here is an over view showing the progression of ignition kits we've made in the past two years...
The Gen 1 ignition kit for Goldwings used an automotive based ignition called the D series. It was a great system but the electronics used a black plastic cover that some people did not like on the GL1000 engine. We designed the Gen 2 based on customer feedback.
The Gen 2 ignition kit put us on the map in the Goldwing world. The sleek billet housing and matching cover housed the C series module. With four ignition maps to choose from this was our most popular Goldwing kit. In fact we are now completely sold out!
The Gen 3 ignition kit was recently introduced using the new M series module. This ignition has only two timing maps but is less expensive and fits inside the stock GL1000 points housing. This was going to be the only Goldwing ignition kit in our line up.
So why is C5 introducing a Gen 4 ignition kit?
1. The M series has been slow to arrive. Limited production has made it difficult for us to meet customer demand.
2. The M series is smaller and less expensive but only fits the GL1000 housing. It cannot be used on the newer larger engines.
3. We did not want another kit that is limited to the 1000 engine. Increased calls/emails have forced us to think about providing ignition parts for newer Goldwings. Honda no longer supports the 1100, 1200, and 1500 engines with replacement parts. What is left on the shelves is all we have forever.
I wanted an ignition that fit more models and still be affordable. With the help of Louis Hallett we created a base plate that fits Goldwing engines from 1975 to 1999. Many hours went into this kit and several prototypes were made.
Now you can keep your C5 ignition if you change bikes. It will have a CNC machined billet aluminum base and cover with the C5 logo on it.
The GL1000 engine needs no modifications.
The GL1100 can use a 1000 cam or drill/tap the 1100 cam for an M6 bolt.
The GL1200 requires the cam be drilled/tapped for an M6.
The GL1500 will come with a billet steel post that presses into the end of the cam.
Once we complete the 1500 kit I will provide additional information. The ignition module and coils will be different on the 1500 because it is a six cylinder.
All 4 cylinder kits will come with the C series ignition (4 timing maps), QT coil and mounting spacers, spiral wound sparkplug leads, and color instructions like previous kits.
Retail price of the new Gen 4 kit will be $549 plus shipping. This is the same as our previous kit but the new housing fits 1975 to 1999 models (GL1500 will share the housing but not the electronics or coils).
To keep the kits affordable we must manufacture 25 at a time. For this reason we are going to begin production when four kits are sold. I am placing this new kit on our website so we can take deposits. Our machine shop has all drawings complete and they can begin production within 48 hours of my phone call.
For information or to place an order follow this link:
https://www.c5ignitions.com/honda-goldwing.html
This new kit fits more models than ever before. With help and support from this forum and its members, we have made a commitment to support the Goldwing community long term.
The lack of OEM replacement parts for the GL1100-1500 concerns us and the increase in customer requests proves there will be a demand for quality ignition kits. Here is an over view showing the progression of ignition kits we've made in the past two years...
The Gen 1 ignition kit for Goldwings used an automotive based ignition called the D series. It was a great system but the electronics used a black plastic cover that some people did not like on the GL1000 engine. We designed the Gen 2 based on customer feedback.
The Gen 2 ignition kit put us on the map in the Goldwing world. The sleek billet housing and matching cover housed the C series module. With four ignition maps to choose from this was our most popular Goldwing kit. In fact we are now completely sold out!
The Gen 3 ignition kit was recently introduced using the new M series module. This ignition has only two timing maps but is less expensive and fits inside the stock GL1000 points housing. This was going to be the only Goldwing ignition kit in our line up.
So why is C5 introducing a Gen 4 ignition kit?
1. The M series has been slow to arrive. Limited production has made it difficult for us to meet customer demand.
2. The M series is smaller and less expensive but only fits the GL1000 housing. It cannot be used on the newer larger engines.
3. We did not want another kit that is limited to the 1000 engine. Increased calls/emails have forced us to think about providing ignition parts for newer Goldwings. Honda no longer supports the 1100, 1200, and 1500 engines with replacement parts. What is left on the shelves is all we have forever.
I wanted an ignition that fit more models and still be affordable. With the help of Louis Hallett we created a base plate that fits Goldwing engines from 1975 to 1999. Many hours went into this kit and several prototypes were made.
Now you can keep your C5 ignition if you change bikes. It will have a CNC machined billet aluminum base and cover with the C5 logo on it.
The GL1000 engine needs no modifications.
The GL1100 can use a 1000 cam or drill/tap the 1100 cam for an M6 bolt.
The GL1200 requires the cam be drilled/tapped for an M6.
The GL1500 will come with a billet steel post that presses into the end of the cam.
Once we complete the 1500 kit I will provide additional information. The ignition module and coils will be different on the 1500 because it is a six cylinder.
All 4 cylinder kits will come with the C series ignition (4 timing maps), QT coil and mounting spacers, spiral wound sparkplug leads, and color instructions like previous kits.
Retail price of the new Gen 4 kit will be $549 plus shipping. This is the same as our previous kit but the new housing fits 1975 to 1999 models (GL1500 will share the housing but not the electronics or coils).
To keep the kits affordable we must manufacture 25 at a time. For this reason we are going to begin production when four kits are sold. I am placing this new kit on our website so we can take deposits. Our machine shop has all drawings complete and they can begin production within 48 hours of my phone call.
For information or to place an order follow this link:
https://www.c5ignitions.com/honda-goldwing.html
