Bjorn
XS650 Addict
Ive been doing some thinking (i do the best thinking in my head) about my ignition set-up for my bike. Ill share some of my thoughts:
I want to fix my ignition/timing issue. I believe I have several options:
This is an easy option, i dont need to replace anything else on my bike. However, some of the original parts on my bike have not always been very reliable. The TCI has failed me before (5 years ago). last year the charging system sh*t the bed. in other words: i'm not a huge fan of the original charging system. So spending 300 euros will sort ignition but keep my original charging system.
Ive been looking into after market ignition options. I don't like points, i don't want a system on the camshaft. I narrowed it down to 2 options:
4. Powerdynamo ignition + alternator system. I like this a lot. It looks well put together, 180W output, there is a decent manual and cant read bad reviews on this forum about it. Only downside... costing quite a lot of money at €550
5. Electrix ignition + alternator does basically the same. only outputting 50w but can be run without a battery. Cant find a whole lot of reviews about this system online. Price €300
What are your ideas? Do you have any experience with one of the two systems stated above?
I want to fix my ignition/timing issue. I believe I have several options:
- Have the Stock TCI investigated by a company. Costs €50. Im expecting it to be faulty (not advancing) but this test will make sure this is the problem.
- Having the original TCI repaired by the same company, adds another €170. The thing i dont like about it....still a lot of +40year old components on it.
- Buy a reproduction TCI from this company. Plug and play Just a new TCI with modern components. €300
This is an easy option, i dont need to replace anything else on my bike. However, some of the original parts on my bike have not always been very reliable. The TCI has failed me before (5 years ago). last year the charging system sh*t the bed. in other words: i'm not a huge fan of the original charging system. So spending 300 euros will sort ignition but keep my original charging system.
Ive been looking into after market ignition options. I don't like points, i don't want a system on the camshaft. I narrowed it down to 2 options:
4. Powerdynamo ignition + alternator system. I like this a lot. It looks well put together, 180W output, there is a decent manual and cant read bad reviews on this forum about it. Only downside... costing quite a lot of money at €550
5. Electrix ignition + alternator does basically the same. only outputting 50w but can be run without a battery. Cant find a whole lot of reviews about this system online. Price €300
What are your ideas? Do you have any experience with one of the two systems stated above?