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Tech Section / Re: Ignition Coil Interchangeability
« Last post by murdo on July 04, 2022, 03:55:01 am »Is the XL500 6 or 12 volt system?
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The B.S. & Off Topic Board / Re: Brand New 40 Year Old Honda
« Last post by J6G1Z on July 04, 2022, 12:38:49 am »Yep.
Poor bike deserves a better home.
Poor bike deserves a better home.
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Tech Section / Ignition Coil Interchangeability
« Last post by Son_of_a_sailor91 on July 03, 2022, 11:21:13 am »Does anyone know if an XL500 ignition coil will work on our FT500s?
I bought an '82 at the beginning of the pandemic not running for $400. No spark was the issue, after lots of testing and trial and error the CDI was the issue, replaced it with a Rick's unit and now it runs. However it runs way too rich regardless of the jetting I put in it. Won't do more than 70mph. I'm starting to suspect it's a spark issue not a fuel issue. I've replaced the stator, pulse generator, spark plug, and obviously the cdi without any change. The ignition coil is the only thing left. The aftermarket ones available that say they are for the FT500 don't look like the factory ones but the ones for the XL500 do. Based on the wiring diagrams and since they are basically the same engine it seems to me they should be interchangeable. Am I missing something or should the XL500 work on the FT500?
I bought an '82 at the beginning of the pandemic not running for $400. No spark was the issue, after lots of testing and trial and error the CDI was the issue, replaced it with a Rick's unit and now it runs. However it runs way too rich regardless of the jetting I put in it. Won't do more than 70mph. I'm starting to suspect it's a spark issue not a fuel issue. I've replaced the stator, pulse generator, spark plug, and obviously the cdi without any change. The ignition coil is the only thing left. The aftermarket ones available that say they are for the FT500 don't look like the factory ones but the ones for the XL500 do. Based on the wiring diagrams and since they are basically the same engine it seems to me they should be interchangeable. Am I missing something or should the XL500 work on the FT500?
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The B.S. & Off Topic Board / Re: Brand New 40 Year Old Honda
« Last post by murdo on July 02, 2022, 02:44:22 am »Agreed.
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Tech Section / Re: CDI Help Needed
« Last post by Son_of_a_sailor91 on July 01, 2022, 08:10:41 am »You've probably figured it out by now but all the info you need is in the Yahoo Owner's Group Zip file. Here's the relevant page you need though.
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Tech Section / CDI Help Needed
« Last post by nfletter728 on June 29, 2022, 08:58:24 am »I am doing a full custom rebuild of my FT500 with an m.unit.blue. I had to depin my CDI connectors, and forgot to take a picture of the pinouts. Can someone post a picture of their wired/plugged in CDI so I can verify? Much appreciated!!
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The B.S. & Off Topic Board / Re: Brand New 40 Year Old Honda
« Last post by Bucko on June 26, 2022, 02:30:34 am »Honestly, that guy knows absolutely nothing about motorcycles, and he demonstrates that in every one of his videos.
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General Technical / Re: How To Locate An Ascot To Buy...
« Last post by Ascot7475 on June 24, 2022, 02:59:25 pm »I am very interested in buying an Ascot. I was hoping to get the v-twin model but the FT would work too. I don
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The B.S. & Off Topic Board / Brand New 40 Year Old Honda
« Last post by J6G1Z on June 20, 2022, 11:05:48 am »40
Cool Rides & Adventures... / Re: What Have You Done With Your Ascot Lately?
« Last post by murdo on May 02, 2022, 04:00:26 am »Thanks Luke. The lockdowns are over and no masks required any more so happy days out on the road.