Honda-SOHC
SOHC.co.uk Forums => Other Bikes => Topic started by: Isleofmanfan on November 01, 2013, 07:12:42 AM
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Hello,
does anyone know if there is an Electronic Ignition kit available for a road going CB175?
Regards,
Mike
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Doesn't the CB have two sets of points? Don't think there is an electronic kit but Hondaman on the US site does a kit for the fours that reduces the voltage and current at the points so they don't spark and wear out so the spark stays better for a long time. If I am right about the twin contacts it should work on the 175
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Thanks Bryanj...I can only see one set of points!
Is that where i`m going wrong?
:o
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CB175 had 360° crank (both pistons go up and down together) so used wasted spark - just like the fours.
That's why they sound so good compared to the CB250/350/360 which had 180° crank and uneven firing sequence.
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You are probably correct Steve, it's been a long time since i worked on one
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You can use a Sparkrite TT electronic ignition on the CB175, it retains the points, but using a much lower voltage across them, resulting in much longer life for the points and less frequent adjustment. Found just what you need on e-bay, item number 151154496435 he's got 2 of them, apparently new and unused, probably worth a punt if you want to go down that route ;D
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Is the Hondaman box the same idea as the Sparkrite?
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You can use a Sparkrite TT electronic ignition on the CB175, it retains the points, but using a much lower voltage across them, resulting in much longer life for the points and less frequent adjustment. Found just what you need on e-bay, item number 151154496435 he's got 2 of them, apparently new and unused, probably worth a punt if you want to go down that route ;D
Cheers....
Got both of them for £10.50 ;D Fitted one today and there is a vast improvement.
Should I do away with the condensor all together?