1978 GS750 changing from points to electric ignition what do I need to know?

[Guest]

Hi All,

I was originally going to get a gs850 but it didnt work out. I now have my eyes set on a 1978 GS750e....

I know it runs points, how much work and can somebody provide me some how to on changing the ignition to electric? I have seen some DYNA s kits. I am not that mechanical but I am persistent and like to work on things myself. Thanks for the help!

[Brodie]

Check this out, I am planning on doing the same withing with my 750 (when I get it).
http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...c_ignition.pdf Thanks to Stig Poulsen for the write up.

BassCliff has this hosted on his site along with a hell of a lot more useful guides.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

[OldVet66]

If you can follow instructions they are not hard to install at all. Just be careful the advance mechanism works freely after installing the rotor. The system works a lot better with the Dyna green coils and suppression wires. Keep in mind there is a low voltage threshold where an electronic ignition will not work so this is also a good opportunity to learn how to check your charging system's health before you start. The nice thing about the Dyna-S is that once it is properly set, you don't need to adjust it again.

[earlfor]

The Dyna S comes with installation instructions that are easy to follow. It is not difficult to install. Just read the steps and take your time.

[estcstm3]

why doesn't everybody upgrade these then $100 bucks , DIY seems like a no brainer? Am I missing something.

[1_v8_merc]

Because when an EMP hits, I'll still be riding around, with my primitive Points! haha!

[earlfor]

why doesn't everybody upgrade these then $100 bucks , DIY seems like a no brainer? Am I missing something.

They cost $100. There ae a lot of people that won't replace 30 year old tires and chains either. LOL

[allojohn]

Just make sure you buy the right one.

[Buckeyeken]

Wow , just found this forum. Wish I would have a bit sooner. I have a 1978 GS750 . I just changed the points on my bike and did a terrible job of it because I had no timing light or other device to check the timing . So , I fried the points and now want to change over to the Dyna system . Anybody know if this will work with the stock coils on my bike , or do I have to upgrade them ?

[OldVet66]

Welcome to the forum. It will work without the Dyna green coils, but the Dyna coils produce a much hotter spark. You can always install the ignition first and upgrade the coils later. Even with The Dyna-S it's a good idea to use a timing light to set the module plate Cylinder 1-4 and the module for cylinder 2-3 on the plate. Module 2-3 is set close enough at the factory to run out of the box, but will require some adjustment to get it perfect. You don't have to set it with a timing light but with one you can check for proper timing advance.

[Hdale85]

So to do a full upgrade do you need the Dyna-S kit and the green coils? I'm looking to do a full update of my brother in laws GS550 to a more modern system that's more reliable and less maint.