Ignition Question

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Ignition Question

29 Jan 2011 19:16

I am restoring a 1978 KZ1000 LTD. Should I install electronic ignition or leave the old system? Leave stock coils or replace? Thanks for advice.Tony (mopguy) in Toronto.

I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: Ignition Question

29 Jan 2011 19:29

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Tony, I can't really tell you what you should do, but I'll give you my opinion. I really like the electronic ignition on my bikes. One computer controlled wiz bang zx-10r, one KZ1000 with a Dyna 2000 and one GS750 with a Dyna S. Not a big fan of points myself. The electronic stuff doesn't require as much maintenance.

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Re: Ignition Question

29 Jan 2011 19:44

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Some choices:

Ignition Systems
www.msdpowersports.com/mc-3.html
www.dynaonline.com/skins/products/sportbikes/dyna_s/
www.accel-motorcycle.com/ProductDetails....on=2&minselection=19

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GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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Re: Ignition Question

30 Jan 2011 16:33

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Thank you for your opinion and sites, highly appreciated. I think I am going to follow your advice.
Tony (mopguy) in Toronto.

I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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