Never Assume!!!!!!!

[Guest]

Boy this really bites and another reason to love the older bikes with points ignitions.

Actually: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s65P-EAKxr4

That is a possibility, but then again its straying more off the beaten path


+1 baz666

If you can find people like that with loads of parts, Its definitely worth the friendship and stories.

 

[fishfarm]

Thanks again for the kind words but its cold comfort if I can't locate another igniter. I've been researching for the last couple of days and it seems that nothing short of an original Zuk box for an 83 550 will work. There doesn't seem to be any interchangeability and it doesn't seem that there are any after market alternatives.

I'm wishing now that the starter motor or clutch had been buggered as those would have been easier to fix.

Well the hunt begins and in the meanwhile I guess I'll concentrate on the 750 tuneup and finishing off the Kat project.

Cheers all,
Spyug

Maybe this guy has what you need?

http://www.motorcycleforum.com/showthread.php?p=785227#post785227

 

[spyug]

Thanks. I'm waiting to hear back from Natan right now. He did have one but I haven't heard what he needs for it.

Hopefully he'll come through.

I appreciate Bazz's post but I've dealt with idiosyncratic folks before and I can't be bothered putting up with their bull****. Its one thing to pay the going freight for a part you need but having to play games to get the part is not my style. If you're in business state your price and lets get on with it. Either I buy or I don't but kissing some senial old fart's fat arse to get it is a non starter. I'd rather take a sledge hammer to the bike and toss it in the dumpster.

Life is too short for games.

Thanks guys.

 

[fishfarm]

Another possibility:

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcy/2284365654.html

 

[spyug]

Many thanks I'll check it out.

spyug

 

[Don-lo]

I would recommend trying to find the same part number ignitor. What is that number? I have a few sitting around.

Also, I just had a similar but different starter incident: I got another VF1000 that was supposed to need a starter clutch because the new/used starter wouldn't turn over the motor. LOL, Honda has identical looking right or left starters, and he got the wrong one.

 

[baz666]

I understand your sentiments of having no time for some weird guy's games but give me the part number, bike it's from, etc since I'll be going up there soon for some other stuff and I'll see if he's got an igniter that will work for your bike.
thanks,
baz

 

[spyug]

Thanks Baz. Didn't want to hurt your feelings but I find it really annoying to have to play games with people to complete a simple transaction. If you are going up any way the part is labelled 32900-43400 and sub numbered BB1 208 by Kokusan Denki. Don-Lo I also appreciate it if you were able to check your stash as well.

It doesn't look all that promising that I can turn up one locally as there weren't many of them produced and sold here I'm told. There is really not much alternative as there weren't any after market boxes designed for this bike. I have read that a Dyna S ignition can be made to work but it requires a retro fitting of a mechanical advance unit and I have yet to find specific info on this. For the time being, it looks like trying to find an OEM unit is the best course.

Thanks for the interest and assistance guys.

Cheers,
spyug

 

[baz666]

No hurt feelings. I understand it can be annoying and find it so myself but I'll check and see if he's got the part.
thanks,
baz

 

[spyug]

Guys, I've just been advised that the part number I gave was later superseded by the number 32900-43402. So one with that number will work too.

I was also made aware that this module was used on bikes from 250 through 400cc but I don't think many of those models (all 4 cyl.) were available in North America.

I'm going to visit a few wreckers this week so I'll see if I can snag something.

I'll let you all know.

Cheers,
spyug

 

[fishfarm]

Guys, I've just been advised that the part number I gave was later superseded by the number 32900-43402. So one with that number will work too.

I was also made aware that this module was used on bikes from 250 through 400cc but I don't think many of those models (all 4 cyl.) were available in North America.

I'm going to visit a few wreckers this week so I'll see if I can snag something.

I'll let you all know.

Cheers,
spyug

For the following models:

GSX250E GSX-250E GSX 250E " Black Hawk " - Years 1982 1983
GSX400E GSX-400E GSX 400E " Katana " - Years 1982 1983 1986 1987
GSX400T GSX-400T GSX 400T " Katana " - Years 1983
GSX550E GSX-550E GSX 550E - Years 1983 1986
GSX550ES GSX-550ES GSX 550ES " Katana " - Years 1987
GSX550L GSX-550L GSX 550L - Years 1983 1986
GS400S GS-400S GS 400S - Years 1986
GS550EF GS-550EF GS 550EF " Katana " - Years 1986
GS550ES GS-550ES GS 550ES " Katana " - Years 1984 1985 1986
GS550L GS-550L GS 550L " Katana " - Years 1985 1986

per this website:

http://www.andersonvintageparts.com/index.php?crn=5&rn=56415&action=show_detail

 

[Kaiser Sosei]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=85641

Don't order from them though.

 

[49er]

Guys, I've just been advised that the part number I gave was later superseded by the number 32900-43402. So one with that number will work too.

I was also made aware that this module was used on bikes from 250 through 400cc but I don't think many of those models (all 4 cyl.) were available in North America.

I'm going to visit a few wreckers this week so I'll see if I can snag something.

I'll let you all know.

Cheers,
spyug

Check this link out: http://www.boyerbransden.com/html/micro_power_digital_ignitions.html

Their Kit 00290 is suitable for GS550 -GS1000. I have had one fitted to my GS850 for 4 years. It's one of my best bolt on performance improvements, so far.

 

[spyug]

Thanks for the information 49er. I notice on their site that there are two distinct kits for 550s. One I think will be for the earlier 550s with points ignition and the other is likely for my bike without points (they term it a GSX550 with elec. ign.). I'm e-mailing them now to find out for sure and their pricing and availability. There is only one dealer in Ontario and it is about 150 km away from me so I wonder if I can buy from them directly. I guess I'll find out.

Cheers mate.
spyug