c5 ignition

[Killer2600]

Killer, you seem to be beating a dead horse. I certainly understand your position however much I disagree. Just because you have no interest does not mean that nobody else does.

I'm also sensing a bit or ridicule in your tone, best you keep that to yourself lest you be made to look the idiot.

If someone can make me look like an idiot then so be it. I'd enjoy seeing it and how perfect they are in relation.

Like I said earlier "your time, your dime" the only question really is why? what's your logic? If suitable conceptions didn't exist then I could see fabricating custom components (upgrades) but things like aftermarket ignitions exist and the market is virtually saturated. So why?

There's an old line used in Jurassic Park and other literary works that goes along the lines, "your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should."

Killer, why don't you look up Agemax, take a look at his bike and tell him your opinion of the world according to Killer 2600.

Why did he take a 80's suzuki and customize it into a 2000's goldwing?

Don't mistake, I do believe in customizing but there customizing where you change some things and make the bike uniquely yours and then there is changing everything because you bought the wrong bike. Also, my main reason for posting in this thread, how many different aftermarket ignition selections/choices does one need before they can say, "you know what, I don't need someone to make one I just have to pick one out of the bunch?"

IMHO posplayr is a design-aholic and in the wrong field for such persons as basic electric and electronic crap is too reliable to necessitate reinvention. Look at the run for the incandescent light bulb, still used today even with new and cutting edge technologies because it just works (better than some of the newer stuff in some aspects).

 

[posplayr]

If someone can make me look like an idiot then so be it. I'd enjoy seeing it and how perfect they are in relation.

Like I said earlier "your time, your dime" the only question really is why? what's your logic? If suitable conceptions didn't exist then I could see fabricating custom components (upgrades) but things like aftermarket ignitions exist and the market is virtually saturated. So why?

There's an old line used in Jurassic Park and other literary works that goes along the lines, "your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should."



Why did he take a 80's suzuki and customize it into a 2000's goldwing?

Don't mistake, I do believe in customizing but there customizing where you change some things and make the bike uniquely yours and then there is changing everything because you bought the wrong bike. Also, my main reason for posting in this thread, how many different aftermarket ignition selections/choices does one need before they can say, "you know what, I don't need someone to make one I just have to pick one out of the bunch?"

IMHO posplayr is a design-aholic and in the wrong field for such persons as basic electric and electronic crap is too reliable to necessitate reinvention. Look at the run for the incandescent light bulb, still used today even with new and cutting edge technologies because it just works (better than some of the newer stuff in some aspects).

I answered you but, chose to delete my response as making you out to be an idiot doesn't serve my purposes.

And as the saying goes "I could tell you what I'm doing, but then I would have to kill you!!".

 

[posplayr]

I answered you but, chose to delete my response as making you out to be an idiot doesn't serve my purposes.

And as the saying goes "I could tell you what I'm doing, but then I would have to kill you!!".

Killer, You are the first one I thought of when I saw this.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=2022578&postcount=1

 

[Chuck78]

I'm very curious to see how this turns out! I wanted to upgrade from points, and I eventually got a broken dyna for $20 from a friend to combine with the first dyna-s off of my wife's gs550 that failed after 13 months. I built one good one out if two units, both with failed 1-4 pickups. Seems that due to summertime excessive engine heat &/or high/low voltages, the rear pickups occasionally fail on the dyna-s.

I am glad that there is another option coming out that is better than the dyna-s, that keeps the sensitive electronics out of the engine case, where I believe 180 to 270 degree temperatures are not uncommon. I was sad to see that Pete discontinued the Pamco ignitions for gs models (still does yamaha xs's & honda cb's I believe). I dont know if $400 is in my budget with all the cash I already have invested in my GS to make it a serious corner carving & powerful road handling machine, but glad to have the option.

I despise the way modern sport bikes look, I want a classic based classic appearing updated corner carving powerhouse, not a hayabusa, bandit, gsxr, etc... The modern "retro" or "cafe" styled bikes hang on to too much old technology, and my bike when done will be far more advanced than those options as well, for less $, & exactly what I want. Not to mention all of the knowledge gained by building it myself, and the satisfaction of having built it myself.

 

[Chuck78]

In response to the skeptics, think of how much work it would take to make a bandit look just like a 1979 GS1000 with the old style tank retrofitted or fabricated to wrap around the modern style frames, wire wheels to fit the modern forks & suspension, retro gauges, seat, exhaust, etc... Plus the $$$$ purchase price of a modern bike & repairs/maintenance to it.

GS's are cheap, & excellent platforms for modifications to many degrees. My completed and heavily modified/improved bike in the end will cost a little more (+$500-1200) than a good condition, stock, very dated KZ1000, and will be far far more advanced - with as much power (plenty plenty fast enough), much much lighter, and leaps and bounds better in the handling department, as well as far bwtter wiring and electronics. Plus I love to tinker & customize my bikes to fit my needs & likes, and keep with the classic late 1960's through early 1980's stylings. No way would I want to ride a hideous looking bandit or hayabusa, although I can appreciate the modern handling. The modern power is a bit on the excessive side though. a stock 77 GS 750 is already faster than most Harley's ever to roll off the assembly line.

 

[Grimly]

The optical sensor is probably more accurate (especially given the number of teeth they have), but the most common reason for NOT selecting an optical sensor is dirt can obstruct the light so you need a strategy for that. Perhaps there is not much dirt under a timing cover? Other than that no comment.

Been using optical Piranha ignition for the past quarter century and dirt hasn't been a problem. It's just as well the original design was fairly robust, as the makers went under more than once and spares/repair would have been problematical. To that end I've been keeping an eye out for spare units on ebay, but once I get the GM box together the necessity diminishes. Soon, now.