Honda CB550/CB750 Electronic Ignition install.

[@robdot1964]

I just bought a Dyna S for my 70 Goldwing. This video answered ALL of my questions! Thanks Taylor

[@leegraves101]

I put one on my 75 GL and it makes a big difference. Install it and forget it

[@otisfilmworks]

Great info. and excellent instruction. Just picked up a 76 CB 550...definitely switching to electronic ignition.

[@wg3191]

One of the best channels I've found is here ...

[@dyske-]

Thank you for taking the time to film and edit the process along with concise explanations! I don't even own a CB or a bike with points, but your videos are very informative and easy to follow! I hope you are doing well. Take care!

[@btordxc]

Thanks for the excellent instructional video. This is the 3rd install I've done of this Dynatek electronic ignition on various Honda SOHCs but this time I wired it to the back brake wire as you suggested rather than use the dodgy clip that comes with the Dynatek. It was much simpler and cleaner using your method.

[@DillonHuffmanOutdoors]

Can you put up a video on the process for dialing in the carbs (sync, idle mixture, slides, etc) on these engines?

[@gordmerrill1747]

Very clear and informative. I’m about to do a Dyna 2000 on my 1984 GS 1150E. Thanks for the help brother! Cheers

[@rickjames8510]

the dyna ignition comes straight from the factory at 180*. For certain Suzuki gs models the mechanical point mechanism only has timing marks on one side, so once you only adjust timing for the 1-4 and the 2-3 is done as well. Super awesome upgrade and well paired with the dyna coils

[@geoffreybelk5968]

you say well paired with the dyna coils... you need to change the coils if your gonna upgrade to the dyna ignition or can you keep the factory coils. Thinking about the Suzuki GS450L.

[@cb175s]

You can definitely here it firing on all four cylinders after the ignition swap. It sounds great with points too of course But you can definitely here a different sound. I bet it screams now. Great information Great video Thank you for taking the time to share. Awesomeness

[@daveco1270]

I needed this video 9 months ago. I used the red wire with the splice connector that came with it....so far no problems. I connected it to one of the black and white wires coming from the coils. I used a timing strobe to fine tune it.

[@MauryMMarques]

Thank you for filming and sharing this video.

[@mattlaird4679]

Great vid, just installed dyna s on my 1978 cb550. It has never ridden this well.

[@chrisyoonful]

hey Matt, were the dyna S an easy install or did you have to do anything special to mount them?

[@mattlaird4679]

Yes easy, everything required was in the box incl instructions,combined with this vid was straightforward. Just needed to static time afterwards with a lamp or continuity tester. There's a vid for that on here also 👍

[@Kevin_747]

Nice work. I have a CB650 patiently waiting for refurbish. I use the Dyna S on Vtwin HD's. Dirt road simple and reliable.

[@cliffordmcdonald8054]

Great videos man. You to a good job of getting to it without a lot of fluff. Keep it up.

[@lyenrouillon9010]

love the sound. I'm probably going to change the muffler on my CB 750

[@Jaxdp65]

Love that sound reminds me of back in the early 80s how our cb750f sounded with kerker exhaust

[@trisparker]

Thank you so much, Taylor. The garbage instructions from Dyna are nowhere near as clear as this. Installed without issue on my '76 550 and fired up immediately first time :) Maybe I'm imagining things but pretty sure it sounds/runs 10x better already.

[@ogribiker8535]

Been using Dyna S ignitions on all my old Z and GS builds and they are the nuts!. My old Z650 has both dyna S ignition and dyna coils and it always starts the moment you hit the button, if you know anything about old Z's you will know how long they normally take to start. Good vid 👍

[@supersonique001]

Nice tutorial and great up grade on the prehistoric points system! Bike sounds awesome by the way!

[@ClassicOctane]

Thanks!

[@daveco1270]

I wish you had made this video before I put my Dyna ignition on my bike last year. I like the way you did the red wire. I used that blue splicer that came with the unit. So far it's worked great, but another option would've been good.

[@banditnev]

Well I'm an oldie and I agree with you I wish they had Electronic Ignitions back then.

[@TheLoveFindersBand]

Excellent video. Very impressed

[@bair395]

Awesome video. I'm doing samething on my 78 very helpful would like to see more videos on this bike.

[@TheLLentini]

hey man, awesome video. saw it out of the corner of my eye but i see your running the rear hoop in the back. the tire will contact under hard bump. i have done it and it is not a good time; no amount of stiffer springs or pre-load adjustment will stop it. just a fore-warning.

[@sugarskulllyfe5890]

great video and good video angles thank you so much

[@davidlackey4873]

nice vid...I ride a triumph speedmaster,but I have a 72 cb500 that's been sitting under a tarp,kinda for about 15yrs...been watching your vids,subbed,now I guess I gotta start project restore...thanks, I think.

[@MicJaguar]

I was working on my 75 Cb550f and was going to check the timing and found someone already put the newer style in. Im going to check it after i move and see if the timing is right etc. Thanks for the video.

[@billmccoy6442]

Sounds friggin great

[@kensmith9334]

Great video and very helpful! Still have the old point system on my 1978 750K, but thinking about converting to electronic ignition!...Thanks :)

[@justinhiebert1]

Your videos have been a huge help! I’d buy you a beer if I was in Texas. I’m building my first bike, a 78 cb750ss and I was wondering if you have more 750 video.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Gotta say nice job! Pretty straight forward install, looking forward to the test ride

[@BlackHeartModer]

You earned a follow with this video. Great explanation and execution.

[@shedenvy691]

Nice work great content keep them coming love watching your channel.😎

[@GaryLordsWayMinistry]

I had one like that and it did about 140-150 got a death wobble in it and I shut it down and never took it that fast again. But they are rippers. I wish they had those electronic ignition when I was riding them.

[@danaowen9014]

loved the sound the bike makes.

[@htmonaro1969]

Thanks for the great video, I own a 1970 CB 500k0, that will eventually have the original engine with a 600cc kit (new sleaves and pistons in a kit). I have the same electronic ignition system you installed, which is whst attracted me to this video, however, I would like to know more about the exhaust system, as I will need to get one for the bike and that sounded awesome. My bike, when it is eventually finished will be a cafe racer, with lots of different parts from different bikes on it. It won't be a daily ride, I'm not looking for that anymore (at 62 I've had too many friends die or get seriously injured for that) but I do want to do the occasional club ride etc.

[@leslieryder5630]

That sound awsome mate!!🍻

[@007mercucio]

Great video... just one detail: Setting timing with a strobe _is_ _even_ _better_.

[@88BuckMeister]

You made me just order one for my CB550. I can still count on you for advise? Its a big bore kit with a 650 Cam swap mod

[@0dium.]

i got lost where you use the test lamp to tune the advance for the 2 cylinder pairs ... when it lights up , where does the power come from ? 12v runs through the ignition plate ?

[@wangofree]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@yourejustintim]

You ever get numbers on the exhaust set up. Looking to do something similar but am told/read 4 to 2 is best for performance...

[@albertcantoran6367]

Where did you source the factory bullet connector from? That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.

[@vespasandengines]

Do you need the advance arms and springs for the dynatek to work? Can it work without it? I have the Boyer ignition and the springs and arms have been taken off

[@ChadwickRider]

Thanks Taylor, not being able to see the lines is messing with me a bit.

[@jooeee23]

Sounds good 👍

[@grosbeakmc]

Great instructional video - thanks!

[@joyofsaxe1211]

Hey love the stuff you post.. I have a 78 CB 750 what is the exhaust system you have on this bike? Of course I should wait till the end of the video to ask .

[@luisvelarde8999]

Nice job, always returning to these instructional videos now that I am deslindar with my rebuilt F2 with everything new but nos parkas at the plugs. I think the whole complete points plate and points itself are not helping. Thinking to move to electronic ignition as I have on my K5. Regarding the exhaust, what muffler are you using? I think with stock 4-1 pipes right?

[@marvindavis8705]

There is one setting that was left out of all the installs on You tube. That is the space between the magnet on the rotor and the 'pickups' on the modules. If set too far out the corresponding cylinders will misfire. I set mine but forgot what the setting was, maybe forty two thousands?? can you confirm the range??

[@paulpavlovic7988]

Sounds nice

[@marshalwilkie9640]

would it also fit on a 1980 honda cb 900c or would it be different

[@juanc9622]

Can i install the disk pulse whit de original CDI? In a Suzuki GS550

[@franklinnieto8211]

initial diag was no spark on any cylinder…Caps read at 4.8. Primary 4.9 secondary 16.6. I added new plugs as well and new battery. When I tried do the timing test with light it wouldn’t turn on when the marks lined up or at any point when I rotated on either 1-4 or 2-3. Do you think the condenser is bad ? I cleaned off the points. Btw the switch was in the on position. Any help is much appreciated I’m trying to get this cb750 to start.

[@xrayromeopapa2070]

my light comes on soon as I jab it in the blue or yellow wire. still trying to figure out whats up with my coil wiring. but coils are good, just no spark. Im trying to make sure the dyna s point plate is correct. just cant seem to be able to test it the way you do because the light is already on. so its suppose to be ( key on ) not ( key ignition ) ? I have blk/white and solid blk on the harness not sure whats supposed to be key on or ign, im using the dynatek coils.. its like im the only one in the world with this set up because not one person has shown exactly how they how dynatek coils wired up to stock harness,,, fml

[@hello195011111]

I’m an old-school 305 Honda scrambler rider. I remember when the Honda CB 450 came out. Do you ever get a chance to do anything on 450 would love to see it. Thanks

[@ekess123]

@Classic Octane what is the name of your battery tender? Cheers M8

[@daveco1270]

QUESTION: Did you cut off that plastic connector that turns the two red wires into one red wire? Curious how you rigged those up since there's two wires (assuming you're not using the extension). Did you crimp both red wires into one male bullet connector or did they each get their own? I have my Dyna hooked up and working great, but I used the crappy blue splicer it came with (spliced into the black and white wire near the coils) and I'm thinking about rewiring it with proper connectors now that I've gotten better at doing wiring. I have a couple different ideas that would work. Your way seems simple, I'm just a little confused about not using the extension that turns the red wires into one wire. I wish we could've seen the way you had those wires set up before you plugged them in. I have a four way connector that I think could work if I give each red wire it's own bullet terminal.

[@britonjonly5859]

Why dont used CDI

[@calom4823]

I gotnthe same bike and im thinking about puting this .

[@ethanarmand6901]

Building a 750 cafe racer and to help me out a bit can you tell me what tires you have and where you bought them. Thanks

[@cyrilleloreau1603]

Whoa what happened? You took off the old ignation plate and in the next shot you've got the new one on there. Would have liked to have seen the transition from the old to the new.

[@rh752]

errr... he showed that in detail and very thoroughly!

[@cyrilleloreau1603]

@@rh752 Well actually, the transisiton isn't there, but I after doing the gaps and timing on my cb550, I now understand the three bolts he removes (Timing 1&4). As a noobie though it might be a little confusing and daunting if you don't know. OTherwise, these videos are awesome! Changed all my seals and gaskets on the top end with the help of these videos and now thinking of doing the points as well. Cheers.

[@rod-von]

did you keep the ignitor unit?

[@tomconnolly4585]

So no timing light ?

[@larscajvall5804]

Is it a Dunstal exhaust?

[@bhaggen]

Your 69 Camaro doubles as a storage unit? Damn that reminds me; gotta get that stuff off my 66 Mustang!

[@manikfernando4026]

Nice video big thanks. Just wondering where the cdu unit is

[@bobrichardson6065]

I have a 1981 honda cb650 i had power for 3 days now i have no power the battery is good and i replaces the fuses still no power can you please help me with advice i have fuses on the handle bars i couldn't see any by the motor is there one if so do you know where and i turn the key nothing now no power at all

[@themondoone6316]

I own a CB750A and after seeing your video I am seriously thinking about the upgrade. Would you reccomend the simple kit you installed here or one that includes the coil packs. This is of course for daily driving.

[@caseycrocker8279]

You think this would go on a cb400f The website has it listed for cb500 and up

[@davidt9039]

Am I able to use the original coils with an electronic ignition? My bike is a 1970 Honda CB 750.

[@MicJaguar]

Ok, i need some help. My 1975 CB550F has a Dyna S ignition on it already. Been having all sorts of trouble since i had it. I was checking and testing my timing and i found that on the left coil if i use a test light, when ignition is set to on, the light is always on no matter where i advance the engine to be it 1/4 or 2/3. If i check the right coil it comes on as it should when i turn the timing rotar clock wise. The wiring seems correct but i could be mistaken. Should i just pay and bring this bike uo to Austin and have your shop help me? I have done so much and just getting fed up at this point. Lol 😆

[@ChadwickRider]

Same for me. Wonder why nobody has tried helping

[@MicJaguar]

@@ChadwickRider i just adjusted it while it was running. Till it sounded right. But CO suggested 110 main and 40 pilots with pods.

[@askeron9227]

Hallo i am from Germany and i have a question. how strong is the battery in the 750? I also have one with a 12V 12Ah battery but that's not quite enough

[@wdy2606]

Good content, Thanks.

[@christucker5987]

Good job. Pretty trick what you did with the factory connector for the key on power!

[@NIVEADeoformen]

Hi Taylor! Love the video, your always a huge help to the community ! I wondered if I should install the dyna ignition on my bike straight after a complete engine tear down, or if I should first put the old ignition system on to see if it will run? Any recommendation here ? Thanks a lot !

[@frostygonz]

I’d do old ignition system just to verify it’s all good, then swap over to the new system

[@Timotheousturalyon]

Does this replace the ignition control spark units on 1981 cb750's ?

[@stephenroughton2792]

Is there anything like this for a 74 Honda CB360 . ?

[@robertbawden1702]

installed new coils onto my k7 now ive got no spark at plugs. replaced type for type.??????????? what gives please

[@irishrover63]

Sounds great, wonder how that pipe would sound on my 1992 Honda CB400SF?

[@supersportimpalass]

Probably would sound quite nice. I bought the Delkevic header and Cone Engineering silencer for my 550k and it sounds pretty awesome but is quite loud though. Tough to beat the sound of an inline 4 with a 4 into 1 exhaust imho especially if it's a Honda SOHC.

[@justinocadenas2050]

Hello, I have an oil leak from a small hole of the electronic ignition's cover, in my 1981 cb750k. Can someone help me?

[@PeterAndersons]

Hard starting... check the accelerator pump.

[@mattihnen2764]

Cb550 doesn't have an accelerator pump. Idle mixture needs to be rich because of this so don't try to set mixture screws by adjusting for highest rpm.

[@007mercucio]

Is there any advantage to using a timing strobe, to improve on the static timing settings?

[@mtb_landin]

You make it look easy.. well now I want it on my old cb750.. Did you upgrade coils or cables, I heard someone mention the resistance should be different when using dyna ignition..?

[@doomsayer559]

You can use stock coils. But for aftermarket you want anything over 3ohm. Dynatek recommends 5ohm.

[@robdot1964]

That was a 79 Goldwing!

[@MakNY80]

WHat muffler is that ??

[@stevefirkins1806]

Another brill vid! Is the dyna S from the company dynatek? Here in the UK the cheapest I can find is £170 inc postage!

[@daveco1270]

Yes, Dynatek is the name of the company.

[@stevefirkins1806]

@@daveco1270 cheers dave

[@MichaelSmith-fo1kj]

Do you use the Dyna Coils over some more generic coils like the ones from Mikes XS? There’s a huge price difference, but the e-ignition makers tend to push you that direction and blame any ignition faults on budget coils.

[@H4rleyBoy]

You need a head or chest mount for the go pro

[@ClassicOctane]

I have tried one but I worry the video will more around too much and make people sick.

[@callmewes5121]

Do you know if this would be the same install for a 84 cb700sc

[@therealsixthirtythree]

What size tire are you running out back?

[@ritchiesteuns2291]

Hey can you put the dynatec a Honda CB650c?

[@dimi]

My cb650c 1981 has already from factory the newer ignition. I think it doesn't give you any advantage switching to dynatec. But if you want it you can also put it on your 650

[@ritchiesteuns2291]

Thanks ... i have more problem with the carburetors 😱

[@dimi]

@@ritchiesteuns2291 yes the cv carbs are a nightmare to tune it perfectly. I will give you a short rundown of my mods. After 1 year of adjustment it finally running perfect. Setup: optimized pod filter with short velocity stack insinde, lite porting on the head and a 4 in 4 open exhaust. You need to shorten the carb springs around 3 turnings, then you need to raise the needle with shims around 3-4mm, to fit the new position of the needle you need to slitly drill holes in the bold which holds the needle in place. The hole must be a bit bigger then the needle head and the shims. The needle on this carbs needs to move free but not in the height. You can use jb weld to fill the drilled bolds and after that to make it fit perfect. I'm running a 150 main jet. Take care of the cheap pod filter because they close the important holes in the front of this cv carbs which a necessary to move the slider. You can search here on yt how to drill the bolds because a lot of harley bikes using this trick on their cv carbs.

[@ritchiesteuns2291]

dimi is there i KZbin movies so I can see how this is don?

[@dimi]

@@ritchiesteuns2291 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIrRpp6kp8acfdU this os pretty good so you can understand what im talking about but you need to drill a deeper hole or you can grab an expensive dynojet kit for this carbs but its actually the exact same thing.

[@wallerdog6]

Sounds awesome!!!

[@Mudfacetony]

Will this also install method transfer to the CB 400 F2 (1977)?

[@jakefin6891]

Do they make these for a 72 cl350? If they do, can you recommend one please.

[@jeffebinger1218]

Hey Taylor, bike is sounding good. I've got a question about the spark plug gap and heat range, will they be affected by the hotter spark of the electronic ignition?

[@edemkingsley1686]

I live in Ghana and need a new crankshaft for my honda cb400 super4 or used engine

[@cyrilleloreau1603]

Does anyone know the exact model of the Dyntak? it's for a 78' cb550 Four K. Thanks guys.

[@calvinhamm3748]

Hey brother what brand of silencer/ muffler did you put on there, id like to purchase the same one! Thanks for all your knowledge! 👍💪

[@samuellogeman1358]

He said at the end of the video

[@brianpiper9783]

What tires are you using on the bike?

[@jessies5632]

Great video