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Ignition dilemma
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--- Quote from: LesterPiglet on January 25, 2015, 10:11:21 PM ---Hello chaps. In a bit late. I have the Hondaman unit (from US site) in my bike and I would recommend it. Cheap as well as having a great warranty. I noticed how easy the bike started when I installed it.
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Yes les,i think i will order a few of these.only read good things about these,no bad
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I can not see the point in using the Hondaman system when you still have the points. If the backing plate warps it has to be replace for it to work but, i am still not sure if the points are worn out if the Hondaman system will still work. So it seems like the Hondaman system is just a boost to the points.
Bryanj:
Trigger the Hondaman system drops the points voltage tp a negligible ammount so the contact surfaces dont arc or wear, yes the heel still wears but after initial bedding in that too is normally negligible
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--- Quote from: Bryanj on January 26, 2015, 07:40:43 AM ---Trigger the Hondaman system drops the points voltage tp a negligible ammount so the contact surfaces dont arc or wear, yes the heel still wears but after initial bedding in that too is normally negligible
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Cheers Bryan, that is a bit clearer on how it works. I knew someone that had problems with his points and bought one thinking it would cure all this problems. It was still the same problem until he fitted a new plate and points. This is why i said that i could not see the point when it worked out a little expensive when you take into the Hondaman system and a new plate with points. When he could of fitted a Dyna cheaper.
matthewmosse:
Thanks for the explanation Bryan. It has helped me understand a tiny bit more of the dark arts world of electricity. I must admitt when I ditched points for a boyer system it was to cure an intermittent problem that was probably for more to do with carbs. However I have yet to re visit the issue and apply my new theory and will probably not do so as I am in any case swapping parts as part of the rebuild to go slightly more original.
Bryanj:
If you are old enough you may remember "Sparkrite" ignition systems for cars, i put one on an escort van and didn't touch the points in 4 tears
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