Where can I get a replacement CDI box?
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, Inc offers both OEM style and Hot Shot Series aftermarket replacement CDI boxes. The only real way to test your CDI box is to swap it out with another known good unit from the same year/make/model.
What does the trigger on a CDI box do?
The trigger tells the box to fire, the box determines when to fire which coil with the capacitors, and zap goes the spark plug, ad infinitum. In addition to dischargin’ those capacitors, the box may also influence your rev limit, timing advance, and other variables related to spark, but that’s it.
Can you replace a CDI box at Rick’s Motorsport?
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, Inc offers both OEM style and Hot Shot Series aftermarket replacement CDI boxes. The only real way to test your CDI box is to swap it out with another known good unit from the same year/make/model. Because of this, we recommend that you rule everything else out before replacing the CDI box.
What does a CDI box do on a dirt bike?
Here’s a CDI box in a dirt bike. You’ll often find them lurking under your seat. Andy Greaser photo. The basic CDI system is a trigger mechanism, coils, and a box, often black, with capacitors and other circuitry inside. The trigger tells the box to fire, the box determines when to fire which coil with the capacitors,…
When do I need to replace my CDI box?
If either the primary and secondary windings are different from the automotive specifications, you’ll want to replace your CDI box, as your current one might be damaged or malfunctioning. An engine spark characterizes a faulty CDI box, whereas a well-functioning box doesn’t allow the engine to spark.
Where does the CDI box amplify the signal?
The box amplifies the small signal generated from the spinning magnet located in front of the pickup coil in the stator, just before top dead center (TDC), when your fuel-air mixture is ignited. The box can’t generate continuous sparks.
How does shunt resistance affect a CDI box?
Shunt resistance doesn’t affect the CDI box due to fast electric voltage rising. Compared to inductive systems, the CDI box system has a shorter transient response and spark duration. The CDI system produces huge electromagnetic noises that don’t sit well with automobile manufacturers.
How is a CDI box different from an inductive system?
Compared to inductive systems, the CDI box system has a shorter transient response and spark duration. The CDI system produces huge electromagnetic noises that don’t sit well with automobile manufacturers. Its short spark duration isn’t ideal for lighting relatively lean mixtures.
When to avoid Honda GL1500 Interstate model years?
Or that the GL1800 is best after 2006. For both of these generations, a lot of what to avoid is about preference and what you want from your Honda touring motorcycle. For example, the ’91 GL1500 Interstate was void of both the reverse feature (introduced in ’88) and cruise-control.
When did Honda gl100 Aspencade come out?
There was the the first gen GL1000 model from 1974 – 1979, then the GL1100 model from 1980 – 1983 which introduced both the GL100 Interstate (’81) and the GL100 Aspencade (’82). The third gen GL1200 that was one of two generations solely manufactured in the US from 1983 – 1987.
What kind of bike was the Honda GL1200?
Having introduced the full-dress Interstate with the GL1100, Honda used the GL1200 ’84 to refine the Gold Wing’s fairing so that it would come across as a basic part of the bike and not as an afterthought.
Or that the GL1800 is best after 2006. For both of these generations, a lot of what to avoid is about preference and what you want from your Honda touring motorcycle. For example, the ’91 GL1500 Interstate was void of both the reverse feature (introduced in ’88) and cruise-control.
There was the the first gen GL1000 model from 1974 – 1979, then the GL1100 model from 1980 – 1983 which introduced both the GL100 Interstate (’81) and the GL100 Aspencade (’82). The third gen GL1200 that was one of two generations solely manufactured in the US from 1983 – 1987.
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics, Inc offers both OEM style and Hot Shot Series aftermarket replacement CDI boxes. The only real way to test your CDI box is to swap it out with another known good unit from the same year/make/model.
Which is the best CDI box for your car?
The Hot Shot CDI boxes offer some amazing performance upgrades. The Hot Shot CDI ignition boxes deliver a hotter spark and advanced power curves. This will enable your vehicle to rev up to an extra 1,000 rpm over redline. You can also use the Rick’s CDI boxes to replace defective stock Polaris CDI boxes.
Where does the Polaris CDI box come from?
Manufactured by Rick’s Motorsport Electrics. The Polaris CDI Box (capacitor discharge ignition) works for multiple types of all-terrain vehicles. The CDI box is part of the Polaris engine’s electronic ignition system. At Rick’s we specialize in producing high performance electrical components for motorsport engines.
Which is the best CDI ignition box for motorsport?
Rick’s Motorsport Hot Shot CDI ignition boxes are available for a variety of motorsport / powersport applications. The Hot Shot CDI boxes offer some amazing performance upgrades. The Hot Shot CDI ignition boxes deliver a hotter spark and advanced power curves.