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    #1

    Why do Brits, and their colonies, refer to every electronic ignition as a CDI?

    Canada does seem to generally be an exception.

    How did this become an accepted part of speech?
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    #2
    I don't.
    Unless it is CDI.
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      #3
      From what I see, it seems to be an American thing, where the CDI originated, as far as I know.
      CDI ignition was a definite upgrade on big Yank iron, and it just caught on from there, down through the decades.
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        #4
        Huh. I've experienced it mainly from guys with experience in the auto world coming into motorcycles. Can't say I've noticed it more from any one nationality more than another.
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          #5
          I always assumed that I knew what cdi was the abbreviation for but, now that I thought about , I don't.
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            #6
            Capacitor Discharge Ignition
            On motorcycles, pioneered by Kawasaki for the 69 Mach 3

            I see it constantly at OSS and on the FB groups
            And here
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            1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
            1978 GS 1000 (parts)
            1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
            1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
            1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
            2007 DRz 400S
            1999 ATK 490ES
            1994 DR 350SES

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              #7
              Yeah, it drives me nuts when those here continually refer to the CDI on their GS. No GS was ever manufactured with a CDI.
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                #8
                Maybe they lack the capacity to learn the difference?
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                -Denis D'shaker

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Allie View Post
                  Maybe they lack the capacity to learn the difference?

                  You're probably right. Although, it isn't uncommon for people to talk about things they know nothing about. lol
                  Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

                  I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Allie View Post
                    Maybe they lack the capacity to learn the difference?
                    Oooo! Ouch!
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Allie View Post
                      Maybe they lack the capacity to learn the difference?
                      I get it. Very good.

                      Originally posted by Big T View Post
                      Capacitor Discharge Ignition
                      On motorcycles, pioneered by Kawasaki for the 69 Mach 3
                      Let's see...H1 Mach III, or rotary Suzuki? Kawasaki all day long. And if you rode the H1 all day long, you (or your widow) deserve a medal.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                        Oooo! Ouch!
                        Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                        I get it. Very good.
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Allie View Post
                          Do I need to go stand in the Hall?
                          With the other Kids.
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                            #14
                            i don't think you can point the finger at any one market over the others. I've seen TCI ignition miscalled CDI in US magazines - and Haynes manuals (British)

                            CDI was new, hot and cool - at the same time, lol. No- one could work out what TCI stood for

                            You can imagine the Fonze saying "Yeah, my bikes got CDI man" But not, I think, saying it has TCI.

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                              #15
                              What about fan belts?
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