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Electronic ignition id.

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The 75 I bought in November has some form of electronic ignition I've never seen before. It works flawlessly, just curious what it is.
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Wow. Almost looks homebrew. I have no idea!
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Found it! It's a Prestolite 70-45.
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1975 CB360T(in the family since new and restored)
1975 GL1000
1974 CB360
1961 T20 Tiger cub SL
1959 T20 Tiger cub S
03 Shadow Spirit 750
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try a search. I think we have a copy of the instructions for it around here somewhere. well known for superior longevity.
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Thats what I was hoping to hear. I'll look for the destructions just so I have them.Thanks.
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1975 CB360T(in the family since new and restored)
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1974 CB360
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elslimdiablo wrote:Thats what I was hoping to hear. I'll look for the destructions just so I have them.Thanks.
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I have the same one and it seems to be fine. I just discovered that the black wire was connected after the resistor and not before as designed. According to Ray P. ( aka 'Taunusrainer'), a GL electrics expert, this means that it operates on a lower power than intended. It should be an easy fix, gives me another little project to do as snow falls on the NE :-D
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For the record, my "homebrew" comment was based simply on the potting/encapsulation job they did. Prestolite name sure carries a lot of respect around here.
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Too late :)
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I haven't had a lot of time to dive into the 75. I just remember the PO saying it had an electronic ignition. It wasn't until last night I pulled the cap. I was thinking it might be homebuilt also due to the potting and nothing stamped in it or decals. Runs good though, I downloaded the images of the instructions. I'll check its wiring When I go through it.
1977 GL1000, 1200 transplant, sold
1976 GL1000
1975 CB360T(in the family since new and restored)
1975 GL1000
1974 CB360
1961 T20 Tiger cub SL
1959 T20 Tiger cub S
03 Shadow Spirit 750
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