Ignition questions

[aviationfred]

I use a Vance & Hines PowerPak. I found a used one and have been using it for a bit over a year. No problems and it works very well. These are hard to come by as they are no longer in production and there is no manufacturer support.

In 4 years, I have seen 2 show up on eBay.

[Pat Conlon]

Any one tried this ignition before? 

Yes, I tried a Hyperpac on my '84, a couple of points: 1) No sidestand switch circuit 2) Does not play nice with the tach....makes it go wacky.

I went back to the oem box. 

[flips]

Hi Pat.

Yes, I tried a Hyperpac on my '84, a couple of points: 1) No sidestand switch circuit 2) Does not play nice with the tach....makes it go wacky.

I went back to the oem box. 

Thanks for the info. I shall steer clear 

1) No sidestand switch circuit

Did you install a sidestand switch on your 84 or is that just an observation on the Hyperpac?.Never was a sidestand switch on my 86.


Cheers 

Jeff P

[Pat Conlon]

Hey Jeff, yep, I recently learned of this: The Aussie FJ's have no sidestand switch. Perhaps why the New Zealand HyperPac has no provision for this circuit.

All the USA models and *I think* the Canadian FJ's have the sidestand switch. The normally closed circuit goes to the oem ignitor box, when the sidestand is down, it compresses the switch and opens this circuit and shuts off power to the box.**

I use my sidestand switch all the time, it's how I shut my bike off. That way I know my sidestand is in the down position before I dismount.
(don't ask)

Although I've been known to walk away and leave my key on.  

I thought it was no big deal not having the sidestand switch, but I did miss it. Call me a creature of habit

** I was thinking to splice this sidestand switch circuit in to the ground feed on the HyperPac, but it was not that easy.
I needed to figure out the logic on how the sidestand switch circuit plays with the neutral switch circuit.
My sidestand can be down (circuit open) but if the bike is in neutral, it can start and run.

[Arnie]

Pat,

I don't know if the early Aus FJs had no sidestand switch, but my '91 certainly did.
Be interesting to hear from the others on this list with ADR plated bikes if they had switches.

[Pat Conlon]

Yea, I remember you guys talking about the early FJ's (84-87?) not having the switch.
The discussion came up when we were talking about extended side stands.

[oldktmdude]

Pat,

I don't know if the early Aus FJs had no sidestand switch, but my '91 certainly did.
Be interesting to hear from the others on this list with ADR plated bikes if they had switches.

Arnie, I've had two 85's and neither had a switch or provision for mounting one. Alf's just bought an '85 and the same goes for his, no switch.

[theLeopard]

FTFY!

Ed

[FJmonkey]

FTFY!

Ed

What? I don't see any connection to this thread...

[Yamahammer1200]

Alright, the DYNA seems to be the problem, based upon the feedback.
I do like the unit, so I will talk to them about a replacement.  I don't have the OEM igniter.
The unit sits on the right side, under the interior trim panel, above the upper vent screen.
Is there a better (cooler) location?

[Shane4371]

Their was a discussion in fb about dyna ignitions.most had bad reviews for our fjs

[Harvy]

Is there a better (cooler) location?

Yes the harness is long enough to allow it to sit in the tail section beside the tool roll.
Mine sits in a stubby cooler in there to provide some water protection.
Its been there for around 6 or 7 years now and I have had no problems at all.

Harvy

[Yamahammer1200]

Harvy, I'll see if that works.
You'll have to explain to a Yankee what a 'stubby cooler' is, though.
Thanks

[Arnie]

I think you call it a "coozie".
Piece of neoprene wet suit material that allows you to hold a cold can of beverage.
Frequently as advertising printed on it.

[FJ1100mjk]

Is there a better (cooler) location?

Yes the harness is long enough to allow it to sit in the tail section beside the tool roll.
Mine sits in a stubby cooler in there to provide some water protection.
Its been there for around 6 or 7 years now and I have had no problems at all.

Harvy

Here's how I mounted mine next to the tool kit location. Going strong after a number of years.



It was down near the air box, where the original igniter was.