signal generator question

[Tarsyn]

I was trying to test out the signal generator on my 1986 gs550l. The test that BassCliff sent me says that I should be getting about 130-200 ohms between the two wires on each pick up. I am getting about 330 ohms. Does that mean they are shot? Or are they still good? I am trying to isolate my spark problem of only having spark to 2 plugs on the same coil. I have eliminated everything else but the signal generator or the CDI. I tried the CDI test but I don't know if I was doing it right. If you think the signal generator is good all that is left for it to be is the CDI. I have read on here about a Dyna replacement. What is that and wouuld that be a better way to go? Thanks Travis

[rustybronco]

I don't know the signal generator specs for your model bike but the spec's for a 1980 gs850 is 250-360 ohms.
I would think that at 330 ohms it will be in the ball park.

have you seen this thread? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...99&postcount=4

with all the problems people are having lately with the diagnosis of their ignition systems, I would highly recommend you save yourself the trouble and get a Dyna system. that is if it's available for your application.

[Tarsyn]

I talked to Dyna today and they don't make one for a gs550l 1983-86. Bummer. I guess I will have to track down some parts.

[rustybronco]

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

1983 GS550L....
"STD resistance 250-500 Ω between B/W-G/W... B/W-Br"
330 Ω is in spec.

It also has resistance readings for checking the igniter.
please note the resistance reading are in Kilo-ohms!!!!! (Kilo=1,000)

[Billy Ricks]

You can't test a CDI on your bike because it doesn't have one. CDI came on old two-strokes for the most part. You have an igniter.