IC ignitor box

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Re: IC ignitor box

22 Apr 2012 21:41
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For the bike's with the mechanical ignition advancer,"Loudhvx" has made up a replacement for the Kawasaki IC Igniter using off the shelf GM electronic ignition modules. It depends on what you've got, but it works for twins and 4's.

home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/GPZweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html

The above may not link, but Lou might be along to explain his work....
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Re: IC ignitor box

23 Apr 2012 02:59
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home.comcast.net/~loudgpz/GPZweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html

Just like Mfolks said.
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Re: IC ignitor box

23 Apr 2012 10:06
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jasbarsydvic wrote: what is this ignition mod you are talking about?

Answer please.
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23 Apr 2012 10:33 - 21 Feb 2013 15:12
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Re: IC ignitor box

28 May 2012 16:55 - 28 May 2012 16:58
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Well she's done. A Big thanks to Mfolks, Loudhvx, Patton,Wired George (The man has some serious patience)and anyone else that gave me input/suggestions to finishing my R1. I'm still tweaking the carbs...it's a little boggy when I hit the throttle hard, probably a little to rich. I'll putz with it. Now the search begins for an 82' 1100!!!!!!!!!

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Re: IC ignitor box

28 May 2012 17:04 - 28 May 2012 17:05
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in a world of mutant green ninjas, WOW a proper restoration!

these days you deserve kudos not just for your really great work but also for resisting the peer pressure of doing a 'cafe' with pipe wrap and stupid clip-ons and no fenders.... Compliments indeed :)

that said, nobody would have known if you slipped an 810 kit in there.... ;)

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Re: IC ignitor box

28 May 2012 17:17
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If you want increased stability for the forks, go to www.fastfromthepast.com and get a fork brace. Did that on my 1982 GPz 1100 B2 right after I bought it, and it corners like on rails.
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Re: IC ignitor box

28 May 2012 17:54
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I have a soft spot for the GPz and yours is absolutely fantastic! Definitely have my vote for Bike of the Random Time Period We Come Up With Award. You kept it stock-looking, that appeals to me as well.
Second what MFolks said about the Tarrozzi fork brace. They are a neat bit of kit and period appropriate as well.
My next project will be a GPz.
Congrats!

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Re: IC ignitor box

28 May 2012 19:44
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A way to keep your black engine "Shiney" is to get some Armor All, and on a clean cold engine spray some around, using a clean, new paint brush to get it in tight places. When the engine gets hot, it might smell a little, but it will make cleaning easier next time.
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Re: IC ignitor box

30 May 2012 01:54
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since dealing with tired springs, or just replacing them is a bit of a PITA, a stupid question:

why nobody uses 83' and up 550/750 Gpz systems with electronic advance built into the black box and a fixed rotor?

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