Subject: RE: electronic ignition for loop frames
Author: Jesse Open
Date: Aug 19, 2002, 1:32 PM
Post ID: 1710837036
Sometimes the higher voltage makes it easier to light lean mixtures.
Lean mixtures can make more horsepower WHEN YOU CAN LIGHT THEM ! We
usually have to run a bit rich because we are limited by our Kettering
igniton's ability to light the lean mixture. The other problem with air
cooled engines is cooling. Liquid cooled engines can an do make good use
of the electronic ignition and the precise mixture control of fuel
injection. Air cooled engines usually need a little more latitude for
the sake of adequate cooling.
Electronic ignitions ? most of the time I have spent at the side of
the road with other peoples dead or near dead bikes could be billed to
the damn things. Points work and work well. They last for 25,000 to
50,000 miles haven't let me down yet.
Ken Pitts wrote:
I have been debating this myself. A Guzzi mechanic has been trying to convince me that an electronic ignition on my race bike would be worth several more horse power. I find this hard to believe, maybe it would run a little more efficient but more actual horse power? Ken Asheville, NC |
I take mine anywhere without worrying WITHOUT disc brakes ! But then
again I never worried on ANY bike ,even the BRIT bikes with LUCAS
electrics !And they NEVER let me down.At least since 1966 !
1969 V700 Euro
1972 Eldo LAPD
1993 Cal III Fuel Injection
2003 EV NEXT YEAR !!