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ignition question
i have in place of points are what seem to be 2 black boxes where the points should be any idea what they are? i have an 82 gs 850 
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Those are the pickups for your pointless electronic ignition.
When it's working, it's much better than points.
Once it's set, there is no adjustment necessary.
Replacement is only necessary when a part fails, because nothing wears out.
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More info and purty pitchers of the mysteries under the ignition cover:
If your bike is an '82 GS850GL, then I believe it has the early-style electronic ignition with a mechanical advancer -- the second photo on the page.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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what are the advantages of pointless ignition? can i add a rev limiter to it?Comment
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Advantage is zero maintenance.Originally posted by elevatorman71 View Post
Rev limiter? On an shaft drive 850?? Be kind to the poor old thing
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They come with a rev limiter... common sense.Originally posted by hillsy View PostRev limiter? On an shaft drive 850?? Be kind to the poor old thing
every time I run it up to 10,000 rpm I wonder should I try again for 11,000? naaaah, 10,000's good enough.
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