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27 Sep 2016 11:25 #743709 by shamal
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Hello. I hear about the compatibility between the Zx900 gpz ninja CDI box (p.n 11129 -1011)
And zx750f gpz CDI box (p.n 11129-1024)

Is this true? I have both the gpz and gpx CDI , and with the digital multimeter they look the same about ohms readings.
(Pinout its the same)

I read in the shop manuals the engine valve timing for both the bikes. There is a 10'' difference in the valve-crank timing.
I dont recall exactly but i can post it after.

The question is.. Is the gpx 750 CDI working on the zx900 ninja?

1983 kz 550 h

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28 Sep 2016 06:03 #743798 by Nessism
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I don't know what part of the world you live in but in the USA the ZX900 GPz uses an IGNITOR, not a CDI, and the part number shows as below. No mention of the ZX750. I suspect the ignition advance is difference so I'd try to find the proper part.

This Kawasaki 21119-1110 IGNITER is used on these models and components:

1984 ZX900-A1 Ninja IGNITION
1985 ZL900-A1 Eliminator IGNITION
1985 ZX900-A2 Ninja IGNITION
1986 ZG1000-A1 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1986 ZL900-A2 Eliminator IGNITION
1986 ZX900-A3 Ninja IGNITION
1987 ZG1000-A2 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1988 ZG1000-A3 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1989 ZG1000-A4 CANADA ONLY IGNITION COIL
1990 ZG1000-A5 Concours IGNITION COIL
1991 ZG1000-A6 Concours IGNITION COIL
1992 ZG1000-A7 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1993 ZG1000-A8 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1994 ZG1000-A9 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1995 ZG1000-A10 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1996 ZG1000-A11 CANADA ONLY IGNITION SYSTEM
1997 ZG1000-A12 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1998 ZG1000-A13 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
1999 ZG1000-A14 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2000 ZG1000-A15 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2001 ZG1000-A16 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2002 ZG1000-A17 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2003 ZG1000-A18 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2004 ZG1000-A19 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2005 ZG1000-A20 Concours IGNITION SYSTEM
2006 ZG1000A6F Concours IGNITION SYSTEM

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28 Sep 2016 07:31 - 28 Sep 2016 07:33 #743807 by shamal
Replied by shamal on topic CDI question for expert
Yes nessim, We the ignitor its common called even CDI black box.
Igniter it is what i mean.
Mine work, this topic it was just curiosity about the compatibility between the two ignitors above.
The time for the zx900 is
Inlet open 45° btdc
Inlet close 65° abdc
Duration 290°

The time for the 750gpx is
Inlet open 35°btdc
Inlet close 65°btdc
Duration 280°

So, the question is what happen if the 750 ignitor is used on the 900?

1983 kz 550 h
Last edit: 28 Sep 2016 07:33 by shamal.

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28 Sep 2016 08:05 - 28 Sep 2016 08:13 #743811 by loudhvx
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The timing on the ZX750 is an analog, electronic advance system. It's determined by the shape of the ignition rotor and the thresholds set inside the box.

Is the ignition timing advance, between 750 and 900, different (other than static idle timing)?

If so, and you want to keep the 750 timing, you will have to compare some things.

First, is the shape of the rotor exactly the same between the 900 and 750? By that, I mean the base radius of the rotor and the rectangular tooth width and length. (If they have the same part number, they are probably the same.)

If the rotor is different, then hopefully the timing is different due to the rotor being different, and the box internals are the same (even though the boxes may have a different part number, due to different length wires or different connectors or different mounting holes etc). In this case, you'd have to try it and see.

If the rotors are the same then the timing is set by the box internals. So you would not be able to swap boxes without some modifications, unless you just want to use the 900 timing on the 750.

(I'm talking about ignition timing, not the valve timing, of course.)

Also, you could look into the Zx550A gpz550. They used a system like the Zx750.
Last edit: 28 Sep 2016 08:13 by loudhvx.

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28 Sep 2016 08:21 #743813 by Nessism
Replied by Nessism on topic CDI question for expert

shamal wrote: Yes nessim, We the ignitor its common called even CDI black box.
Igniter it is what i mean.
Mine work, this topic it was just curiosity about the compatibility between the two ignitors above.
The time for the zx900 is
Inlet open 45° btdc
Inlet close 65° abdc
Duration 290°

The time for the 750gpx is
Inlet open 35°btdc
Inlet close 65°btdc
Duration 280°

So, the question is what happen if the 750 ignitor is used on the 900?


1) The "timing" numbers you reference is VALVE timing. This information is not pertinent, you need to look at IGNITION timing.

2) CDI = Capacitive Discharge Ignition. CDI's are typically used on dirt bikes, not street bikes. Most KZ bikes using an electronic ignition system uses a solid-state electronic switching unit called a Darlington power transistor. The power transistors are triggered by pick-up coils and the entire system operates on a different principle compared to a CDI.

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28 Sep 2016 14:42 #743839 by shamal
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OK. I did just a search and the rotors for the pickup coils are different..
So i think i cant use the gpx750 igniter on the zx900.
I think i need to fit the gpx rotor to use her ignitor..

1983 kz 550 h

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