My C5 ignition has arrived!

[skiri251]

YES! :yahoo:

Now I have a question.

How can I disconnect vacuum advancer shaft from rotating pulse generator assembly?
I removed the e-clip but it is kinda hard to disconnect vacuum advancer shaft "eye" end from the pin on the plate.
Is it just a matter of forcing it?

Also, how can I remove the vacuum advancer diaphragm from the pulse generator housing?
There is a pin with round head w/o slot, Phillips, or hex. How can I remove that pin? Grab it with vice grip and just pull?
Or should I keep the diaphragm with the housing?

 

[zman]

Dan knows..He put it in his installation post..Congrats on the new ignition.

 

[joedrum]

its a thread bolt skirri...hmm cant remember how I did it but it is threaded...cut a slot in it ...if you can grab it with good channel locks ...once out you can just turn the canister and it will screw off arm

 

[skiri251]

Thanks!

I cannot find Dan's thread with photos...
Joe, so I need to loosen the diaphragm in order to disconnect advancer shaft from pulse generator?

I skipped the first step and removed the stock coils.
Now I cannot figure out how to mount new coils...
Is there a photo of it mounted?

 

[C5Performance]

Call me!!!

You can remove the "e" clip and remove the shaft from the advancer bearing, then simply unthread the rod.
Dan ground a slot and removed the bolt but if you carefully push the rod outward from the bearing, you dont have to.

I am at home right now if you want pictures.

 

[dan filipi]

Cool skiri!!

My installation thread

Let me know any questions you have.

I helped c5performance with some suggestions for revisions to the kit which may vary some from the installation thread I made so your kit might have those revised parts.

 

[C5Performance]

dan filipi » Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:22 pm[/url]":31x5n5v5]
Cool skiri!!

My installation thread

Let me know any questions you have.

I helped c5performance with some suggestions for revisions to the kit which may vary some from the installation thread I made so your kit might have those revised parts.

As Dan said, look over his material. You dont have to remove the vacuum housing though (you can if you wish). I bend the shaft enough to free it, then unthread.
Dan chose to remove it so he didnt have to bend the shaft.

Either way will get the job done.

 

[skiri251]

Thanks again every one.
Paul, I think it's easier to explain in this thread with photos than phone call.

So I should loosen the diaphragm not to bend the advancer shaft. I will do that.

I kinda installed the new coil pack.
Is this correct?

 

[skiri251]

Okay. Diaphragm out. PG out. I will make a cover and remove the diaphragm permanently.
If the coil mounting is correct, I think I am okay from here.

 

[C5Performance]

I know phone calls are not always the best way to describe things, but I have some updated pictures I took yesterday that would help you greatly.

You have two coil brackets, one is straight up (front mount) and the other is angled (rear mount).

Your coil installs with the posts sticking up, in the same place the original coil sits. I included a spacer in case you needed to make minor adjustments.

i'll email you the pictures!

 

[skiri251]

So I mounted it upside down...
I will wait for your pictures.

 

[C5Performance]

skiri251 » Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:05 pm[/url]":1gizspuh]
So I mounted it upside down...
I will wait for your pictures.

Pictures sent, a few more on the way. Thanks for being patient, I just got home.

 

[wilcoy02]

c5 how about posting the pics here? or on Dan's thread?

 

[C5Performance]

wilcoy02 » Wed Sep 18, 2013 10:36 pm[/url]":1dcxxpih]
c5 how about posting the pics here?

I don't feel the pictures would be helpful to anyone but Wilcoy and Skiri251 at this time. I have been making some slight changes to improve the way the coil fits, and I'm trying to choose the clearest pictures for Skiri251 to answer his questions. Future kits might have modifications based on feedback. As with most kits, we try to get it "right" on the first kit, but sometimes based on customer feedback we tweak things so future kits are improved.

My friend has a bare GL1100 frame and I think we'll install the coil and mount, then use that for photos. Maybe I worry too much about this, but I believe clear instructions are appreciated by everyone. The down side is I dont own every bike we make kits for, so pictures often take more time than I'd like.

 

[skiri251]

The brain has been installed.

Removed the diaphragm and put the cover.

Coil pack is mounted.

Next up, wiring.
Where should I get the 12V?
Isn't stock coil power connection a problem?
Should I get 12V directly from the battery via relay?
Or is that only for the stock ignition improvement and C5 doesn't need it?

 

[Ansimp]

12v power from a relay is the best way to go :yes: :good:

 

[dan filipi]

You did time it to TDC and make the LED come on, right skiri?

 

[skiri251]

dan filipi » Fri Sep 20, 2013 5:37 am[/url]":1yv41ok7]
You did time it to TDC and make the LED come on, right skiri?

Yes I did.

 

[skiri251]

Ansimp » Fri Sep 20, 2013 1:57 am[/url]":1cfo9ysg]
12v power from a relay is the best way to go :yes: :good:

Thanks.
I will look up that thread and mount a relay somewhere.

 

[C5Performance]

skiri251 » Fri Sep 20, 2013 7:43 am[/url]":2lwv7slk]

Ansimp » Fri Sep 20, 2013 1:57 am[/url]":2lwv7slk]
12v power from a relay is the best way to go :yes: :good:

Thanks.
I will look up that thread and mount a relay somewhere.

My recommendation is to use the original power lead from your "emergency stop switch" on the handlebars that provided power to your stock coils, as a means to provide power to the relay.
If you choose to bypass the switch (damaged or corroded lets say) you will lose the ability to quickly turn off the engine if something bad ever occurred.

There, my butt is covered

I can't wait to hear about your first ride. I'm excited for you!