Ignition trouble left side

[dbursell]

Okey I see, really good to know. So would it be called an Igniter or Ignition unit on a Suzuki?

Good to hear that it's only for the side cover. Thank you so much for the help.

[tom203]

Yes, the suzuki ignitors (even used) are too pricey. Since you got a 81 gs450, you can opt for dyna s ignition that replaces the signal coils and the ignitor (see attached link). The 450 and 650 aren't listed but the dyna will fit if you make a small cutout in dyna plate to clear the oil sending plug. A few members have done this , but I can't find the links. You have to look carefully at the stock mechanical advancer to determine if you have KD or ND ignition setup.
hopefully a member with better search skills will find you the links.

https://www.z1enterprises.com/product/DYDS3-2

[dbursell]

Good suggestion, i'll keep that in mind. Thanks for your help!

[Gorminrider]

"Transistor Controlled Ignition" TCI . If you are interested go here and look at Bass-Cliff's collection.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storagecliff/images/electrical_odd-n-ends.html

[dbursell]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Turned out to be a half-bad (or half-good, depending on if you're an optimist) Igniter. Got a new one from the states that did the job.

[brufnus]

You are only half-right.

It is possible that you have a half-bad ignition unit, but you don't have a "CDI". CDI is an entirely different type of ignition system, Suzukis don't have it. Many people mistakenly call any electronic unit a "CDI", but the emphasis there is on "mistakenly".



That is one of the pins that holds a side cover on. Apparently it has broken before, the wire is there as a splint to hold it in place. That wire will help with realignment. Use whatever glue/solvent you have available for ABS plastic. Do you have ABS plumbing there? We use some for drains and/or vents, so solvents and glues are readily available.

A good way to repair ABS parts like the ones Suzuki uses, is to put some Lego bricks in acetone for a few hours; then it can be applied to the part in question and the acetone assures the materials bond together, almost like welding them. I've done that quite a few times with great succes on my GSX 1100 EF. c",)