Ignitor boxes

[my79650]

Just did some checking the other day from my local shop as i had to swap out one on the way home from work. A few sites that he deals with listed it as discontinued; one site he deals with lists as $137 each.

[my79650]

Any one up here in the Canadian east coast have any luck in locating these as new?

[my79650]

I know i may have to go get used; just wanted some input or site links to try to order from; thanks.

[blackbuddha1]

just saw 2 on ebay for 29.99 free shipping under1979 honda 650

[Volker_P]

The black stuff melting out does not necessarily mean it is defective or soon will be.
If it still works, just refill, e.g. with JBweld.

[my79650]

The bike just started missing; running on 2 cylinders; had a spare in the saddlebag; plugged it in and ran smooth; so one of these on the machine just died after 33 years; no more spares; i used both off of my original 650; this was why i was asking. I got an ad up online Kijiji locally; got an email this morning from a guy from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada....he wants $100. Got a bike scrap yard 90 miles away to check next weekend. If no luck by then i make a trip.

[Pinhead]

If you can't find any decent-priced ignitors, check out the GM DIS/HEI conversion. Link in my sig.

[wingman]

Read the for sale items under "Bikes" on this forum.

[cb650]

If you have a choice also go with a 79 (Z) model. The placement is diff and the pigtail is longer I believe.

[MiGhost]

You might want to look into these.

Aftermarket Modules on ebay
ELECTROSPORT IGNITER SET HONDA CB650Z
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ELECTROSPORT-IGNITER-SET-HONDA-CB650Z-A-chain-drive-79-81-CB650SC-Nighthaw-/120863600317?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c24082ebd&vxp=mtr

Used Modules on ebay
Honda CB650 CB 650 #2132 Igniters / Ignition Control Modules
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB650-CB-650-2132-Igniters-Ignition-Control-Modules-Igniter-/360442032686?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53ec04f22e&vxp=mtr

I would be interested in taking those dead modules off your hands. I could use the wiring, and connectors for the HEI ignition mod.

Ghost

[my79650]

I have been reading thru you writeup Pinhead...does that eliminate those 30yr old school tech? Got a used bike dealer/scrapyard 90 miles away from me; he's old school and may have a few sets there for me to try. Just need a day off work to make the trip. Btw; i only got to pg 12; still a ways to go on your writeup Pinhead.

[my79650]

Has anyone ever took apart an ignitor box just to see what parts are in there? Perhaps a new diode or other component can be soldered back into it? I'm just throwing ideas out there.....

[Volker_P]

Page 17-2 in the manual linked below provides a schematic overview what is inside those "spark units", however without specific component data.

[my79650]

ok

[my79650]

My salvage dealer had only 1 on hand when i got there today; said it came off of a Kawasaki. It's numbers on the face are:MC-9194, NEC at the bottom; must be a brand name; scored it for $40;, gutter-curb warranty; you get it the curb, no warranty. It works since i tried it before i logged in here.