Praise for Trispark

dero · Jan 12, 2012

Just wanted to let you know about the exeptional service I recieved from Trispark .
I purchased a new ignition from them aprox 2 years ago , and didnt get around to fitting the new motor , and it , until just recently.
The unit failed [ probably my own fault , due to exessive heat ] I spoke to Steve and explained the problem , and he offered to replace the unit , free of charge , even under these circumstances .
I was amazed , I didnt think that kind of service existed anymore .
The bike runs like a clock with the new ignition , literally one kick and idle .
I cannot praise the product , or Steve's commitment , enough .
Thanks Steve .

geo46er · Jan 12, 2012

Hi Steve,
I'd be interested in hearing the exessive heat story and why you think it could be your fault.

GB

dero · Jan 12, 2012

I was running the new motor stationary in the shed to run in the new cam , I did have a fan on it , but the motor got very hot .
Every thing was new , motor , carbs, ignition , so I didn't trust it enough to head out on the road . In hindsight I would not do it this way again .
When tested on the bench , the indicator light was shot , but the ignition worked . Aparently the LED fails under exessive heat . Diagnosis was that the ignition was probably failing when the motor was hot .
As mentioned the motor got VERY hot . I do not doubt Steve's diagnosis .
After a few hundred miles , the motor seems to run well , I hope I haven't done any damage .

Dero

79x100 · Jan 13, 2012

An ignition unit which might malfunction due to overheating if one gets caught in a traffic jam on a hot day makes the good old Boyer start to sound like an unbelievably reliable piece of kit.

mikegray660 · Jan 13, 2012

Ok - praise for trispark - you installed it and it failed rather quickly -

yes i'd have some praise for it too

highdesert · Jan 13, 2012

Ok - praise for trispark - you installed it and it failed rather quickly -

Now THAT is funny!
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you say the LED light "failed" because of excessive heat

apparently the trispark also "failed", the entire sealed unit failed, and not just the timing firing light

and Steve, the owner of trispark stated that yes, it did fail because it got too hot?

Do I have these facts correct?

Keith1069 · Jan 13, 2012

An ignition unit which might malfunction due to overheating if one gets caught in a traffic jam on a hot day makes the good old Boyer start to sound like an unbelievably reliable piece of kit.

Trispark have a great rep on triples but maybe our shaky, hot running old steeds are too much for it. Sounds like customer durability testing at customer cost. Great idea to have it all in one package but maybe trying to do too much. After all its no big deal to locate the control box remotely. My Pazon has been fine although one coil did fail after 20 mins running. That was before they took off to NZ.

dero · Jan 13, 2012

I stick by my original praise , The unit failed under unusual and exessive circumstances , nothing like idleing at the lights for a while .
The new unit is functioning perfectly , as do a lot of others on the road , from what I hear .
2 year no arguement warranty , perfect starting , perfect idle .
I respect your opinions and value all forum feedback .
I remain a very happy customer, by personal experience , until proven otherwise .

mikegray660 · Jan 13, 2012

well OK

i put over 30 K on my first boyer ( w/ a complete motor/bike rebuild etc etc - and complete lack of proper maintenance in retrospect ) -

damn thing only last about 22 yrs - replaced by a pazon , which took about 20 minutes to install - sadly Ive only got about 7K on it now - no problems - runs good, starts, idles

wish i had trispark ttoo - they sound great

dero · Jan 13, 2012

I had two failed Boyers in just under 25K , hence the change .
I will report back good bad or otherwise as the miles go on .

OldBalz · Jan 14, 2012

My 74' Commando currently has a Boyer and it will be replaced with something else this Spring...probably a Tri-Spark. I know how my Boyer performs....I'll take a chance with another brand!

Ray

donmeek · Jan 14, 2012

just a thought here. 2 failed boyers and the new ignition failed also. is something else going on here? as i've said before, ANY after market ignition should be installed only after making sure all is well in the electric department and getting your carburation figured out, so you are not trying to troubleshoot 2 separate problems when things don't work as advertised

Tim · Jan 14, 2012

Haven't posted in a while. Just thought I'd throw my two cents worth in on Tri-Spark. I've had mine in the '73 Commando 750 for about 3 years now. Bike runs great. Starts first kick 90% of the time. Second kick the other 10%. Smooth, low idle. Easy installation. Absolutely no problems. What's not to like? I'll be ordering a Tri-Spark for the '74 Commando 850 soon. Does anyone no if Tri-Spark makes a system for a '78 Bonneville?
Tim

L.A.B. · Jan 14, 2012

Tim said:
Does anyone no if Tri-Spark makes a system for a '78 Bonneville?

http://www.trispark.com.au/home/purchase/

TRI - 0005 Tri-Spark Classic Twin for T120, T140, Norton, A65

Tim · Jan 14, 2012

Thanks L.A.B.
Tim

L.A.B. · Jan 14, 2012

A '78 Bonneville will probably require two 6V coils-unless they have already been changed from the original 12V because of a previous EI installation?

dero · Jan 14, 2012

Im a sparky by trade ,and have been fairly carefull with the fault finding .
Both Boyers went with burnt pickup coils and as I've said the trispark was probably my own fault .
the new one is running like a dream .

OldBalz · Apr 10, 2012

I just completed the installation of a new Tri Spark Classic Big Twin unit on my 74' 850 Commando and am more than pleased with the results. I replaced a crappy Boyer (with broken wire syndrome and low voltage issues) and it turned my bike into a ultra-reliable, easy-starting, smooth running motorcycle!

I can now ride at distances more than a 5 minute walk from my house and can shut the bike off and restart it with one kick every time!!

I find it hard to believe that Boyer remains in business manufacturing, IMO, sub-standard products as documented by numerous complaints in this forum..They obviously don't know about or read posts about their ignition problems in Access Norton!

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geo46er

dero

79x100

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highdesert

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dero

mikegray660

dero

OldBalz

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