is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

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is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

05 Jan 2017 12:40
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For 1980 kz550ltd.....seems like a nice option to simplify the electronics....or is there a better option? thanks
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Re: is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

05 Jan 2017 20:13 - 05 Jan 2017 20:26
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The factory electronic ignition, if in working order, is far more efficient, and probably less troublesome, even though it requires an additional igniter box. The Dyna S is a good choice to replace points, but I wouldn't recommend it over the factory electronic ignition.

As a side note, the Dyna S would require different coils. But if you're in the market for new coils anyway, I guess that is not much of a factor.

I know you suspect the igniter (based on your other topic), so hopefully that will fix it. If not, there is a chance you can make the igniter yourself, if you can get the right GM HEI igniter modules, (they are getting harder to find, but are still pretty cheap).

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The igniter is probably the cheapest/easiest part to get/build, even with HEI modules getting harder to come by. The coils and good pickups are getting getting pricey.
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Re: is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

06 Jan 2017 07:32
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Thanks for your thoughts on that, I figure I'd be about 70.00 to make one, double that for the dyna unit minus the coils because I'm gonna get new ones anyway.
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Re: is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

23 Jan 2017 03:08
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I just got mine after much going back and forth on it and honestly the bike starts a tad easier but not much if any performance to be gained.

If your good at setting points I'd just leave it
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Re: is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

23 Jan 2017 09:09
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I have no spark in 2and3, misdiagnosed it to be igniter, but is the pickup coil. Probably be Getting the dyna and new coils.
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Re: is dyna ds2-2 a wise upgrade?

24 Jan 2017 02:39
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In that case you might as well do the Dyna.
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