turps Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Does anyone know if it is possible to use an electronic ignition from an RD80 or similar on a TY. If the flywheel fits the crank what all would need to be put on the bike to make it work, i.e. the CDI unit. I would want to run it without a battery so is there any way this would be feasable, I just thought that it would be a bit more reliable than points. Thanks for any advice you may be able to give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Ok, I'll stick my neck out here and say I dont think its worth bothering on a TY 80,the points,condensors etc available from places like JK Hirst seem to be really good quality.The 80 I built for my son starts first kick, even when left for ages and it goes almost too well. Its a bit different on say a TY175 or 250 where more top end poke would help,(esp with a slightly porky rider like me ! ) which can come from the electronic advance in the modern systems. Making sure all the connections are good,new ponts,condensor and some attention to waterproofing should be good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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