Dark Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I want to put a CDI ignition on my '74 TX500 but all that I can find are for XS650's. Are the points systems any different from each other? I am looking at the Pamco Electronic Ignition Kit on http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-electrical....category_id=2.1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I want to put a CDI ignition on my '74 TX500 but all that I can find are for XS650's. Are the points systems any different from each other? I am looking at the Pamco Electronic Ignition Kit on http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-electrical....category_id=2.1 Hi there the point plates on xs650 and tx were different but may fit you may want to browse the HPI web site you may find a better system. I have an HPI system on my FS1 it works fine !!!! Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepurz Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I want to put a CDI ignition on my '74 TX500 but all that I can find are for XS650's. Are the points systems any different from each other? I am looking at the Pamco Electronic Ignition Kit on http://www.mikesxs.net/mikesxs-electrical....category_id=2.1 get a ahold of pete, ask him he's great on fitments , im using his VR291 along with two radio shack rectifiers on my xs, a system he designed. the guys real helpfull. http://www.yamahaxs650.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi there the point plates on xs650 and tx were different but may fit you may want to browse the HPI web site you may find a better system. I have an HPI system on my FS1 it works fine !!!! Regards Jim Right now I think I want to stick with the Pamco system BUT I will definitely take a look at the HPI site for consideration. Thanks! get a ahold of pete, ask him he's great on fitments , im using his VR291 along with two radio shack rectifiers on my xs, a system he designed. the guys real helpfull. http://www.yamahaxs650.com/ Emailing him now, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Does anyone know the firing orientation of the TX500 engine? 360, 180? This is one of the questions Pete is asking me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 found it, 180 degree phased twin. hmm, anyone know if the part the points cam mounts on is 8mm, similar to that of the xs650? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teletwanger Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Pointless ignition is what im looking for too...keep us updated in your progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 16, 2008 Moderator Share Posted December 16, 2008 Pointless ignition is what im looking for too...keep us updated in your progress ignition isn't pointless, its needed to ignite the fuel/air mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted December 16, 2008 Moderator Share Posted December 16, 2008 ignition isn't pointless, its needed to ignite the fuel/air mix Thats so corny...I could have said it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 16, 2008 Moderator Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thats so corny...I could have said it... too slow my friend, too slow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 can we just get to the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Sauers Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 So what did you end up using? and how did everything work out? - curious because I am looking to do the same. Just sent Pete an email, and waiting for a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 ignition isn't pointless, its needed to ignite the fuel/air mix Has anyone noticed that the XS650 ignition system is run off the end of the camshaft and the TX/XS 500 is run from a secondary shaft running off the crankshaft the logistical differences between the 2 are large. years ago the light sourced ignition systems (which sort of retained the points, less burn,) could interchange but modern CD!/TCI would have loads of problems .... Sorry Drewps for replying to your post but it was one of the shorter ones ! Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjscucluna Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Has anyone noticed that the XS650 ignition system is run off the end of the camshaft and the TX/XS 500 is run from a secondary shaft running off the crankshaft the logistical differences between the 2 are large. years ago the light sourced ignition systems (which sort of retained the points, less burn,) could interchange but modern CD!/TCI would have loads of problems .... Sorry Drewps for replying to your post but it was one of the shorter ones ! Regards Jim well i think i have the answer check this link out http://www.angelfire.com/biz/laverda/itcatalog/i1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhendryx Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 well i think i have the answer check this link out http://www.angelfire.com/biz/laverda/itcatalog/i1.htm Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darmstro Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 ...Unfortunately Newtronic went out of business. I've been looking for an electronic ignition for my XS500 for about a year now and have had no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjscucluna Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 ...Unfortunately Newtronic went out of business. I've been looking for an electronic ignition for my XS500 for about a year now and have had no luck. anyone got any more info on this??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedshop Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 the xs650 kit won't work as that engine is a 360 crank, regardless of fitting problems it just won't work. Newtronic are still going in one form or another, but I used to be a dealer for them, and I remember the number of warranty claims being so high I binned them. Terrible set up that just kept breaking down. You should have a look for XS 250/400 and see if that can't be made to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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