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ignition question

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elevatorman71

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i have in place of points are what seem to be 2 black boxes where the points should be any idea what they are? i have an 82 gs 850 :rolleyes:
 
Those are the pickups for your pointless electronic ignition.
When it's working, it's much better than points.
Once it's set, there is no adjustment necessary.
Replacement is only necessary when a part fails, because nothing wears out.

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More info and purty pitchers of the mysteries under the ignition cover:

http://bwringer.com/gs/tdc.html

If your bike is an '82 GS850GL, then I believe it has the early-style electronic ignition with a mechanical advancer -- the second photo on the page.
 
what are the advantages of pointless ignition? can i add a rev limiter to it?
 
hillsy said:
Rev limiter? On an shaft drive 850?? Be kind to the poor old thing :D
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They come with a rev limiter... common sense.
every time I run it up to 10,000 rpm I wonder should I try again for 11,000? naaaah, 10,000's good enough.

"I want to be like Bwringer and really learn to whip the snot out of it"
 
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