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[dsn_klr650] ignition coil and waterproofing?

Posted: Thu May 11, 2000 8:42 am
by Ted Palmer
emc4jhp@... wrote: [...]
> The ignition wire is > attached to this little cylinder that is about 1" in dia. and 2.5" > long. I've never seen an ignition coil this small before.
...And they are getting even smaller these days. The latest sport bikes these days have a little coil built into each plug cap.
> As such, is the stock ignition adequate, or will an upgrade boast > performance- anybody tried?
I have no evidence that the stock CDI/coil system is inadequate but I'm willing to listen. A different or bigger coil may draw more current from the CDI which may or may not be able to handle it.
> Anybody had luck waterproofing the > ignition system?
Can't help there, my 600 has never had any problems with water on the spark, all stock bits too. Mister_T