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    Google uses a popularity algorithm, you seldom get an accurate answer anymore unless you use proper search techniques. Suzuki used an ignighter for these bikes, it might come in a box that looks like a CDI box but it is not the same. The O/W wire from the signal generator that interrupts power to your coil to create the spark, goes to the G/W wire into the ignightor and comes out of the ignightor on the white wire to your coil. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...VBaDVLelNETE5B
    Last edited by OldVet66; 10-10-2019, 12:54 PM.
    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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      The diagram I looked up shows your signal generator where the points are on earlier models and a mechanical advance mechanism. Your choice would be the Dyna-S, It is about $160.00 at Z1 Enterprises and everything would fit where your signal generator is and works with your mechanical advance. You could buy that and the Dyna green coils and new plug wires a lot cheaper than a new ignightor or a signal generator, or use it with your present coils. Bike Bandit lists your ignightor for $595.00 and the signal generator for $328.95. Their prices are usually a little high but replacing either part is still going to be a lot higher than the Dyna-S.
      Last edited by OldVet66; 10-10-2019, 01:32 PM.
      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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        I took a video to show what's happening. Hopefully it helps better illustrate the issue, as I'm not very good at explaining things.

        This is "Electrical System Test" by Jasper Adkins on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
        1980 GS550E

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          Have you looked at your signal generator ?
          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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            Yes. It doesn't look burned, correded, or damaged in any way. I don't know how to test it, though.
            1980 GS550E

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              What position is it in? If it is lined up with a trigger, it could explain why you are not getting a light on that wire. That would be like an opened point.
              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.

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                Could you specify what a trigger is, and what position it has to be in? The service manual I have only mentions points and condensors, it doesn't say anything about adjusting a signal generator.
                1980 GS550E

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                  Here's a picture of the signal generator. 20191010_162430.jpg
                  1980 GS550E

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                    How do I test the timing on the signal generator. I watched a video of a guy do it with Dyna coils and a wire. I have a wire, but only bog-standard coils. Where would I affix the wire on the coils?
                    1980 GS550E

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                      I'm getting 10.84 volts through the kill switch.
                      1980 GS550E

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                        Does power flow through the orange/white wire, into the coil, and out through the white wire to the igniter box?

                        EDIT: Never mind, the left coil is good.
                        Last edited by ZombiePotatoSalad; 10-14-2019, 03:08 PM.
                        1980 GS550E

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