Points - CDI conversion

[sidwyz]

Ok bike is a Honda Gl145

I am currently running points, there is one wire (black / white) from the a/c generator? (according to my workshop maual) to the points, condenser and coil.

I brought some parts from a xr200 I beleive, as in photos below.
I have not got the CDI box as yet,

1: what CDI box would be best? I have been led to beleive there are some with/without a rev limit or different curves.

2: are these some of parts enough to do the job? or would I need a CDI specific coil?

3: so how do I wire all this up?

Any help muchly appreciated.

[craisin]

well i would find a wiring diagram off an xr200 and work it out from there

[craisin]

Ive bumped a thread in the electrics forum that has heaps of wiring diagrams.

you may have been better to post in the electrics section as there are others that could help

[CookMySock]

what CDI box would be best?

This one.
http://www.sportdevices.com/ignition/ignition.htm

Steve

[sidwyz]

Ive bumped a thread in the electrics forum that has heaps of wiring diagrams.

Cheers I had a look and think im well sorted on the wiring side now,

Just need to know if I need a CDI specific coil or my old points n condensor coil will do the trick?

Also can I just run it off the same wire from the AC generator as runs the points now?

[marsheng]

I think the magnetos are also different. The CDI magneto produces about 300 volts for the CDI unit. I don't think the 145 does that. If the 145 will run without the battery it may work. Be careful, but the magnetos all look the same but they are mm different. I know as I have broken the magneto casing when the wrong magneto was fitted.

Use the points as they are easy to adjust.

[craisin]

yep Im sure you will need the coil that went with the CDI

ive had a few chinese clones and I used a bigger honda coil but it cut out at high revs
so I had to put the original back on

[kyle64]

Hi re: GL145 CDI conversion I own an 1988 GL145 which I have all ready converted to CDI From an 1982 Honda XL 125 and it works fine i have no rev limit at all! just what carb & exaust gives! You have some of the parts you need but Not all!
I see you are auckland based! if you need my Help Come to Hamilton to PROUDLOCK cycles in frankton Hamilton And i will Give you All the info and parts to Get you started! You can Ring or Text me on 0273681338. Or Email me on kyle02196@yahoo.com Ps the points ac generater & CDI ac generater are different!!!

[CookMySock]

@Kyle64, Thats a damn fine first post! Welcome to KB.


Steve