Do yourself a favor and upgrade your ignition

richard-7

richard-7

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Just a reminder that upgrading your ignition makes a very pleasurable difference from stock. You can get everything from CNW including the Bosch Coil and wires. One Stop Shopping. And if you read my manuals "FUEL TANK REMOVAL" & "IGNITION COIL" you can do it yourself. --- TODAY!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

It's worth it. Ask anyone who has done it. Bike season is here -- enjoy every minute you can.


http://coloradonortonworks.com/part-cat ... -machines/
 
performed the upgrade with CNW sourced coil and cables w/ Iridium plugs I sourced. Bike runs better for sure.
 
According to South Bay Norton, the stock wires are not good. They suppress or impede the potential spark. The stock Bosch coils are pretty powerful, but the wires, which are EPA compliant (they don't mess with radio, TV and phone signals) are restrictive and it takes the bike longer to warm up and settle down.
 
I've started up my Sport 4 times now. Only ridden 2 times. I am already getting tired of the cold start procedure. :( I hope to find time this weekend to remove the tank and change the wires.
 
Britfan60 said:
According to South Bay Norton, the stock wires are not good. They suppress or impede the potential spark. The stock Bosch coils are pretty powerful, but the wires, which are EPA compliant (they don't mess with radio, TV and phone signals) are restrictive and it takes the bike longer to warm up and settle down.
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The STOCK coil is not Bosch at least 2013-2016 is not Bosch. Take an ohms meter and compare them when you replace it with a genuine Bosch coil. The stock coil works well. But the Bosch coil we sourced and shared as a replacement is something that should be replaced if you ride the bike a lot. Have both in front of you and convince yourself if it's worth the upgrade.
 
richard-7 said:
The stock coil works well. But the Bosch coil we sourced and shared as a replacement is something that should be replaced if you ride the bike a lot. Have both in front of you and convince yourself if it's worth the upgrade.
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Well, I guess as long as I have the tank removed it would be worth my while to replace the coil, too.
 
Richard, I have a 2011 CR what's the best (simple) recommendations to improve cold start and reliability, saw somewhere on here that Coil and Plugs and HT lead changes....and maybe tranny vent kit....anything else ?
 
Coil should be a genuine Bosch one in your bike already. I have a 2012 CR and did change the HT cables and put Iridium plugs. Mapping was improved as well...
Raphi, Switzerland
 
Riggsy said:
Richard, I have a 2011 CR what's the best (simple) recommendations to improve cold start and reliability, saw somewhere on here that Coil and Plugs and HT lead changes....and maybe tranny vent kit....anything else ?
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You really should read the ‘new to 961’ thread. Lots of info in their about what you need to do.

It’s a long list !!
 
richard-7 said:
Just a reminder that upgrading your ignition makes a very pleasurable difference from stock. You can get everything from CNW including the Bosch Coil and wires. One Stop Shopping. And if you read my manuals "FUEL TANK REMOVAL" & "IGNITION COIL" you can do it yourself. --- TODAY!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

It's worth it. Ask anyone who has done it. Bike season is here -- enjoy every minute you can.


http://coloradonortonworks.com/part-cat ... -machines/
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Just a question that goes off topic a little:
Do Bosch supply coils to fit those bikes with twin cylinders that use just one coil that fires both, (not at the same time)
 
Bernhard said:
Just a question that goes off topic a little:
Do Bosch supply coils to fit those bikes with twin cylinders that use just one coil that fires both, (not at the same time)
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They do, but at a price..

www.ebay.co.uk

BOSCH Ignition Coil 0221500203 Fits BMW - OEM Matching Quality Replacement Part | eBay

Bosch will continue to set the tone for ignition systems in the future. Using a full synthetic oil may help to reduce oil consumption if a mineral or semi-synthetic oil is being used. Mineral based oils consist of a mix of different sized molecules and the smaller ones can evaporate and then...
www.ebay.co.uk


For beemer airheads.
 
Claudio said:
I have installed this

www.ebay.co.uk

0221503035 NEW Ignition Coil For Mercedes Benz W203 C240 M112 | eBay

Part Number: 0221503035. RHINO HIDE Car Paint Protection Vinyl Film Sticker Clear 15CM x 3M TRIPLE LAYER. Baby on Board / in Car Windscreen Body Panel Bumper Car Sign Transfer Sticker. Carbon Fiber Seat Adjust Button Switch Panel Sticker For Benz C Class W204 07-13.
www.ebay.co.uk
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This one is not Bosch brand . Like my original 961 ignition coil which was not Bosch either , but worked ok .
 
Thanks, the Bosch one is certainly expensive, whereas the Mec one is made in China which I'm trying to avoid buying from as a result of their "free Covid 19 virus "
But, thanks for your reply.
 
Bernhard said:
Thanks, the Bosch one is certainly expensive, whereas the Mec one is made in China which I'm trying to avoid buying from as a result of their "free Covid 19 virus "
But, thanks for your reply.
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You don't have to buy a Chinese coil to get the free virus, Bernhard :)
 
You're right, I got the link wrong.
The coil I installed is art. 0221503035 original Bosch at a cost similar to that of the link
 
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