Re: Tri Spark for Commandos
4) About 6 months ago I fitted the new Tri-Spark Classic Twin system - when I received the unit I was surprised (and a little concerned) that it used the 'wasted-spark' principle however upon fitting (an absolute doddle !!) the bike started first time. It always now starts first kick under all circumstances and NEVER kicks back !!.
With regard to purchase in the UK - LP Williams did sell the Tri-Spark system for Triples when they were based in Warwick (I live near Warwick) but I never saw a Twin version on display in their shop - I cannot vouch for them now they have moved to Lancashire. As stated previously Triple Cycles sold the triple version and the earlier 'black-box' twin system but I don't think Triple Cycles is trading at present. I purchased my Classic-Twin system direct from the Manufacturer in Australia (Steve Kelly) - carriage charges weren't too bad and delivery took about two weeks. If you contact Steve Kelly via their Website he will be able to advise ref suppliers etc. (he's a very helpful chap !)
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I am also looking to put in a new electronic system into my Mk3, I have read a lot of stuff on which to use, there are a lot of opinions out there!!!! At present there is a Boyer fitted, it was on when I got the bike and to be honest it looked in pretty bad nick, the conections were all corroded etc. I replaced the connections and re-wired it, on looking at the label on the black box I could just make out what I think said Mk11, so I think it is a Boyer Mk11. Ok, we all know that you cannot judge electrical stuff by its condition, but the seed of doubt was sown in my mind, 1, because of its age, & 2 its condition. Rather than take the chance of a failure I am going to change it, and I think I am going to bite the bullet and buy the Tri-Spark Classic Twin, ok it's a bit expensive but it seems to tick all the boxes re, tick over, ease of fitment, compact, starting on lower voltages and most of all it seems well made.
I contacted Williams here in the UK but they have been closed from before Christmas and do not open again until Jan 12th, I will wait until then to see if they stock the "Classic Twin", if not I will deal direct with Tri-Spark. I did look at the Pazon and Sparx systems, the Pazon looked not too bad with people giving mixed reviews, but there was not much info on the Sparx system. I have had Boyer before and and have one fitted on my A65 L/C they seemed ok but with the kick back issues reported on the Commando and me having a Mk3 Commando with the big black cylinder thing between the barrels and airbox... oh aye the Electric Start!.... I thought I would try the Tri-Spark.
Cheers
Robert