smoke coming out of ignition module?

[dan filipi]

Maybe we have someone with an igniter could get meter readings from one.
I do but I have to pull the false tank to get at it.

 

[83gl1200]

slabghost » Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:16 pm[/url]":1sczkgsj]
most electric stuff can survive soaking if they aren't powered up when they get wet until they are completely dry. Most of the bad igniters cook out the epoxy and some of those can be refilled and continue use.

This sounds reassuring. The epoxy isn't melted on these.

 

[sgq700]

both of mine had the goo melted out of them, i refilled them with JB weld and still run the same ones! i didn't want to use the 83 's because i still don't use a ballest res! BTW, i dropped your box at the post office this evening, it has the ign housing with vac unit,and the cent adv unit. no cover,no pick up's and no shaft for the cent adv unit, but i did put the bolt in that hold's the cent adv unit to the shaft

 

[83gl1200]

sgq700 » Sat Nov 15, 2014 6:51 pm[/url]":3dld0tgk]
both of mine had the goo melted out of them, i refilled them with JB weld and still run the same ones! i didn't want to use the 83 's because i still don't use a ballest res! BTW, i dropped your box at the post office this evening, it has the ign housing with vac unit,and the cent adv unit. no cover,no pick up's and no shaft for the cent adv unit, but i did put the bolt in that hold's the cent adv unit to the shaft

Thank you. I'm looking forward to getting her running again.

 

[83gl1200]

Ansimp » Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:50 pm[/url]":6hb4ql6t]
Using the right coils will get you the best spark with the lowest current draw. Using a ballast resistor before the coil just tells me that it is an 8 volt coil instead of a 12v coil. This is only useful if you have a bypass ( the resistor) circuit on cranking so that you get a hotter spark on starting. I personally prefer a 12v coil that is efficient and designed for the system. A reduction in primary voltage will create a reduction on secondary output voltage ( spark)

I gave this some thought and after browsing parts prices, changed my mind on neon coils.
You were right.

So I went with gl1500 coils. Thanks for making me think about it.
They are the cheap, readily available 12v drop in alternative. They were the same price as neon coils, but come with a third spare coil and spare set of wires, plus then I didn't have to buy the input plug or ballast resistor or new wire ends neon coils would need.

Thanks for the suggestion...

 

[dan filipi]

Did you get the 4 wire compression nuts with those coils? They are different size than 1100 coils use.

 

[83gl1200]

dan filipi » Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:53 am[/url]":vigi71ra]
Did you get the 4 wire compression nuts with those coils? They are different size than 1100 coils use.

This is what I bought. Came with all the spark plug wires, is that what you mean?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/351221766128?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

It shows $45 but they accepted my best offer of $30 shipped. The cheapest neon coils which included the spark plug wires was $35, but that didn't include the input plug which would have been another $10.

 

[dan filipi]

83gl1200 » Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:57 am[/url]":23xdrnlj]

dan filipi » Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:53 am[/url]":23xdrnlj]
Did you get the 4 wire compression nuts with those coils? They are different size than 1100 coils use.

This is what I bought. Came with all the spark plug wires, is that what you mean?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/351221766128?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

It shows $45 but they accepted my best offer of $30 shipped.

Yes the compression nuts are pictured.

Just throw the wires away, they are too short.

 

[83gl1200]

dan filipi » Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:01 am[/url]":2dtcg2fl]

83gl1200 » Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:57 am[/url]":2dtcg2fl]

dan filipi » Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:53 am[/url]":2dtcg2fl]
Did you get the 4 wire compression nuts with those coils? They are different size than 1100 coils use.

This is what I bought. Came with all the spark plug wires, is that what you mean?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/351221766128?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

It shows $45 but they accepted my best offer of $30 shipped.

Yes the compression nuts are pictured.

Just throw the wires away, they are too short.

Ok, thanks. I'll ebay them and the 3rd coil and cdi and 1100 coils I don't need. Try to get some money back... These 1100 coils are still good, they're just missing the ballast resistor, so I'll sell the coils individually. Hoping I might be able to get enough out of all that to buy a seat for this bike. I wonder if this will fit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Chopper- ... eb&vxp=mtr

 

[sgq700]

WOW ! with that seat, you are going to have to mount a trailer hitch ball on it so you dont slide off :whistling:

 

[83gl1200]

sgq700 » Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:38 am[/url]":1a97de94]
WOW ! with that seat, you are going to have to mount a trailer hitch ball on it so you dont slide off :whistling:

You mean as a rectum positioning device? Ouch. :smilie_happy:

 

[sgq700]

:hihihi:

 

[83gl1200]

This is what made me think I wanted an unusual white seat. Totally flat brat style, that would have been worse, but nothing like this exists in my price range.

This bike has been my computer background image since before starting this project. I never get tired of looking at it.

 

[sgq700]

that ride Really needs a rectum positioning device!! looks cool but would never work for 1 of us old guy's

 

[83gl1200]

sgq700 » Sun Nov 16, 2014 12:36 pm[/url]":175iu9nd]
that ride Really needs a rectum positioning device!! looks cool but would never work for 1 of us old guy's

At 45 I am one of us old guys. I think you just ride too fast.

Technically the tail light on the bike looks like an emergency rpd. If the bike starts to get away from you, your cheeks would guide you right onto it like a tractor trailer hooking up.

 

[dan filipi]

sgq700 » Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:51 pm[/url]":20e8izfg]
both of mine had the goo melted out of them, i refilled them with JB weld and still run the same ones! i didn't want to use the 83 's because i still don't use a ballest res! BTW, i dropped your box at the post office this evening, it has the ign housing with vac unit,and the cent adv unit. no cover,no pick up's and no shaft for the cent adv unit, but i did put the bolt in that hold's the cent adv unit to the shaft

When you get this, post clear pictures so I can see what else you need.

 

[83gl1200]

dan filipi » Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:01 am[/url]":wi7fjyvw]

sgq700 » Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:51 pm[/url]":wi7fjyvw]
both of mine had the goo melted out of them, i refilled them with JB weld and still run the same ones! i didn't want to use the 83 's because i still don't use a ballest res! BTW, i dropped your box at the post office this evening, it has the ign housing with vac unit,and the cent adv unit. no cover,no pick up's and no shaft for the cent adv unit, but i did put the bolt in that hold's the cent adv unit to the shaft

When you get this, post clear pictures so I can see what else you need.

Will do. :music:

 

[sgq700]

forgot to give ya your tracking # for usps 9114999944313299813556 :whistling:

 

[83gl1200]

sgq700 » Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:07 pm[/url]":2zri2ti5]
forgot to give ya your tracking # for usps 9114999944313299813556 :whistling:

It arrived yesterday, thank you.
Dan, here's a picture of the parts he sent.

 

[slabghost]

Looks pretty complete to me. Except the pick ups. Cleaning and a little oil will do wonders. That round stud at the base of the vacuum advance bulb is a screw. Cut a slot in it and use a tight fitting screwdriver it will back out.