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Replacement Ignition for any GS

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I think you did some research on these a while back. Do you have any more info on this change or upgrade?
Here is a picture of the older Dyna-s DS3-2 for comparison:

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Wow that new one's tiny!!! Do they use the same mounting holes and are just flatter? That's how it looks in those pic's anyway.

I enquired with Dynatek after my initial one's right module carked it, and all the DS3 series use the same modules, so I actually bought a DS3-2 and did the direct swap onto my DS3-3C plate, so I have a spare DS3-2 plate here. Actually it might have been a DS3-1 now that I think about, but would need to go look and see...

Either way the new one I got still has the bigger modules, not those new slimmer ones...
 
My bike is missing the points, so any replacement would be cool, but I'm not sure I entirely trust the Czechs.
 
Captain_Trips said:
My bike is missing the points, so any replacement would be cool, but I'm not sure I entirely trust the Czechs.
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The Dyna-s, which allows you to retain your old points coils (they need to have a primary resistance than 3 ohms at least) is a cost affective and and quality upgrade for your GS400. You just need to varify with Dynatek exactly which kit you require.
The Czech TCI is overkill for your bike anyway, unless you want to play with advance curves etc.;)
 
pete said:
Wow that new one's tiny!!! Do they use the same mounting holes and are just flatter? That's how it looks in those pic's anyway.
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Pete,
If you look at them closely there is hardly any space for components, the footprint and screw mounting seems to be the same as the older type. I can only guess that there is only one component inside it that can handle the high current to run the coils and detect the magnetic trigger.

My guess would be the same or higher as the old output transistor in the ignitor which is mostly about 6 Amp?
New technology and most likely more reliable!

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That's impressive! And I'll bet the high bit is purely a result of needing to keep the rotor a stock replacement item...
 
That Dyna-S is a good piece of kit and the support guys at Dynatek are outstanding!

The GS550 is very happy and the owner was smiling from ear to ear!

I put together a summary with some photos for future reference and if anyone is interested they can download it from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?iicnca842t47hnx

If you want me to amend or add anything feel free.
 
+1 to that Andre, they were extremely helpful to me also when trying to figure if the DS3-3C was suitable for the 450's or not.

Nice write up too Andre, I did something similar for the 450's myself.
 
Wow, yeah, those Dyna sensors have gotten quite a bit smaller.

Don't know how relevant this might be for our bikes, but I did find this a little while back - from those crazy Aussies ;) :

http://www.jefferies-au.org/MyECU/MyIgn.html

http://www.jefferies-au.org/MyECU/RecIgnAssembly.html

Particularly, the fact that there is an adjustable built-in advance curve seemed like a good thing for those later-model GSes. I'll leave it up to those more electrically inclined than myself to decide if it would be compatible.
 
pete said:
Nice write up too Andre, I did something similar for the 450's myself.
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Pete,
I remember you digging into it at the time. Do you mind pointing me to your write up, I would like to save a copy for my archives, just in case...?

I read something somewhere that these "triggers" can be used to drive a TCI/ECU as well. Not sure which though, most likely the aftermarket programmable types.
 
mike_of_bbg said:
Wow, yeah, those Dyna sensors have gotten quite a bit smaller.

Don't know how relevant this might be for our bikes, but I did find this a little while back - from those crazy Aussies ;) :

http://www.jefferies-au.org/MyECU/MyIgn.html

http://www.jefferies-au.org/MyECU/RecIgnAssembly.html

Particularly, the fact that there is an adjustable built-in advance curve seemed like a good thing for those later-model GSes. I'll leave it up to those more electrically inclined than myself to decide if it would be compatible.
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Mike,
Thanks for this. I will sit down next week and give it a good read. One could even go that route and do way with the mechanical advance. Definitely very interesting!
Another option available!!
 
Andre, I must confess to only having it in Word format at the moment and I also made it complimentary to the included instructions...

I really should make it a complete stand alone item and put it in PDF format for BassCliff's site and your archives.

If you PM me your email address I'll send you through what I have if you like.

Mike, I think you pointed that one out in my ignitor thread or a similar thread? I didn't look in detail but it certainly is something worth looking into further...
 
Did you ever get a chance to try it on the 1000? What pickups did you use?
 
apsbainc said:
Did you ever get a chance to try it on the 1000? What pickups did you use?
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This is still on my todo list unfortunately. I plan to use the existing pickups and want to try it with a MAP sensor and maybe a TPS.
 
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