belt driven magneto ignition

[stubby]

any ideas on the cost of a belt driven magneto ignition for the z.
i like the old school look of them, but finding it difficult to find any information specifications or costs.

[Pigford]

As with anything, depends on codition & type, but I'd expect you'll be looking at the thick end of £500

Remember they don't have adv/retard mods (usually)

[neilbarrett]

ebay usa a popular place for em,usually mallory,early bhp ones have a boost retard facility,gsx1100 ones can be modified by making a new mounting plate to fit(mallory)youl need mounting brackets under the tank for the coil,

[stubby]

thanks for the replies.
the bike will be road use with occasional sprint.
as i said liked the old school look of the magneto.
will the engine be unresponsive without the advance/retard mechanism.
am looking at an ama style bike, ie no lights , daytime mot just a rear brake light so this could be run from a lightweight racing battery that i can stick on charge after each run out.
can i junk the rest of the generator from the crank if this is the case.?



i think this is a bike from one of the forum members.does anyone know who, so i could ask him a few questions about the instalation of the ignition.

[zed1015]

With no retard facility this have to be set at a fixed full advance (say 38 deg) for high speed running.
Will be a bit rough at low revs but over 2/3000rpm will be ok.
They are easy to set up if you get your hands on one.

You can junk the charging system and fit a battery just for the brake light, However if you intend on removing the alt case too then you will loose the starter clutch and have to use the kickstart only.

[hillbilly]

i have one similar to that one,i might be talked out of.
its a rita lucas ignition one.electronic ignition,with advance/retard on it.

[Pigford]

Have a look at ELECTREX WORLD - they have really smart self generating ignition systems - saw them at Stafford - want one for me HARRIS, but nearly £500 - including mounting plate & coils & retard

[hillbilly]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320802003977? ... 1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280768804799? ... 1423.l2649

[Ginger Bear]

i think this is a bike from one of the forum members.does anyone know who, so i could ask him a few questions about the instalation of the ignition.

I think that may belong to Sanderz.

[Ginger Bear]

Here you go, just found the excellent project thread. Listen to the tunes as you read it........ It just take's you to 'the right place'

http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... sc&start=0