Electrical/ignition problem?

[Semper Gumby]

<snip> I wonder what the "Upgrade from Single to Dual Output Ignition" is, if it's to do away with the wasted spark we have now.  Probably just for dual plugged machines, though.  <snip>

Yes.  Dual Output = Dual plug.  And there is still wasted spark.  Wasted spark doesn't become a problem until you get to really high RPM under race conditions.  In the kind of riding we do there is plenty of time for the system to *recharge* before the next spark.

TTFN,

[redzap]

Good News, guys!  I bought a new ICU from Rocky Point Cycle, installed it and the bike fired right up.  I'm psyched!  So now I have an extra coil which I guess is a good thing.  I appreciate all your help and input; it has been invaluable.   I learned a lot.

[Ed Miller]

Cool!

Now you're probably wishing you had tried the I.C.U. before the coil....  Happy riding!

[Justin B.]

It still is good that you replaced the stock coil as it WOULD fail, eventually, and probably at the worst possible time.

[Dave_N]

Greetings from Greece and a reregistered "old" newbie.Being a marine tech I've used a lot of ignition troubleshooting guides so sometime ago to while away a rainy afternoon I drew up a guide for R45-R65 (points only).It probably wants some more working over but it could be useful if stuck in the back of beyond.

[Ed Miller]

Wow.  Maybe somebody can move that down to the other section, for FAQ type tech stuff.  I'm not real knowledgeable about that stuff but it looks good to me.  I love how clean it is.  Thanks, Dave.

[Semper Gumby]

Hi redzap,

Glad you got it running!!!!

TTFN.