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Post by ramblinman on Aug 4, 2013 15:44:48 GMT -5
many are selling this coil and cdi. don't waste your money. the coil has a loose fit and the cdi failed on my scoot in less than a month. www.ebay.com/itm/121122951933?ssPageName=STRKthis morning my scoot was a little hard to start and when i got it started the tach read over 4k rpm's at idle. it fixed itself in about 15 seconds. well, just now i tried to start and had major problems getting the engine running. when i finally did, the rpm's read over 14,000  at idle. i figured my gauge was faulty, it fixed itself in 30 seconds but was idling rough. played around with the carb but just couldn't get a smooth idle. took me a few minutes to realize the cdi might be bad. put the old one back on and all is good. ...now where can i order a GOOD RELIABLE cdi so i have a spare?  |
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Post by tvnacman on Aug 4, 2013 18:39:13 GMT -5
I have several different CDI's .
Did you want a fixed cdi or did you want a variable timing cdi ?
John
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 4, 2013 20:34:29 GMT -5
Oops... I've got one of those CDI's on my scoot. I had the "red" one for 5 years trouble-free, and ruined it by getting it wet. I got the "blue" one from the same seller (supposed to be a better CDI than the red one) and it's been running great for 500 miles. HOWEVER... you're NOT the first rider to complain about the blue one. I really thought these were all pretty much the same "guts" in different color-anodized extrusions. Maybe NOT!
I do believe I'll get another "red" one if I can find one, or the "orange" which seem to have no major issues, to keep as a spare.
Thanks for the "heads up".
Leo in Texas
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Post by jerseyboy on Aug 4, 2013 20:50:06 GMT -5
If your AC fired this CDI is great!! Ive been running it for over 1000Km and it kicks butt,,I would highly recommend it for a backup,,i have a blue and orange racing cdi and I like this one better than both.I use my stocker as my spare carry along. www.ebay.com/itm/150851286891?ssPageName=STRK |
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Post by carasdad on Aug 4, 2013 21:00:19 GMT -5
I have several different CDI's . Did you want a fixed cdi or did you want a variable timing cdi ? John Which variable timing ones do you have? All I find in 'performance' CDI's...including the ones they call 'advancing angle'....are pure rubbish. Everyone has hindered the Scoot..so the stock cheapie goes back in the Scoot. |
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Post by ramblinman on Aug 5, 2013 5:13:40 GMT -5
I have several different CDI's . Did you want a fixed cdi or did you want a variable timing cdi ? John do you have the one alleyoop is using? i think his is yellow. been looking for that old post of his but can't find it. i really don't understand the difference other than a rev limiting cdi which i don't want, obviously. i just want one that is going to last for 5,000+ miles. |
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Post by tvnacman on Aug 5, 2013 6:51:23 GMT -5
Alley got it from me, as long as it will last we are so far trouble free. I'm using that cdi as well. I would have to check the date of the post to tell you how long it has been. I would guess less than a year.
John
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Post by carasdad on Aug 5, 2013 8:05:37 GMT -5
Alley got it from me, as long as it will last we are so far trouble free. I'm using that cdi as well. I would have to check the date of the post to tell you how long it has been. I would guess less than a year. John John..sure would like to know which CDI it is. Using a timing light I have only found one that truly advances..and the company has been out of them for 3 months. The other so called "Performace CDI's' showed a linear advance all through the rpm range..that being 8-12 degrees constant..from idle to WOT.. No advance curve..just straight up 8-12 degrees at all times.. That much advance at idle made the Scoots difficult to even start.. |
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Post by tvnacman on Aug 5, 2013 8:22:09 GMT -5
I tried to shoot a video, I could not get the shot of the flywheel with the timing light.
John
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Post by sailracer on Aug 5, 2013 8:22:40 GMT -5
I have the blue one as well. I also have a gold one, same aluminum extrusion, only in a different color.I was under the impression they were identical too, maybe not. They are both new,so i will compare them and see if there is a difference in performance.
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Post by carasdad on Aug 5, 2013 8:56:09 GMT -5
I tried to shoot a video, I could not get the shot of the flywheel with the timing light. John John...well which one is it on your website? |
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Post by tvnacman on Aug 5, 2013 9:12:57 GMT -5
I tried to shoot a video, I could not get the shot of the flywheel with the timing light. John John...well which one is it on your website? I tried to post a picture, but from my phone photobucket is acting up. I will get it when I get home. John |
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Post by carasdad on Aug 5, 2013 9:24:39 GMT -5
John...well which one is it on your website? I tried to post a picture, but from my phone photobucket is acting up. I will get it when I get home. John Can you post a link to it on here? Cause I just looked and see many on your site...just don't know which one to order.. |
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Post by ramblinman on Aug 5, 2013 9:45:55 GMT -5
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Post by tvnacman on Aug 5, 2013 9:47:46 GMT -5
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