How-To: Install Dyna S Ignition, Coils, & Wires (First Patron - thanks Jared!)

[@jesseanderson8863]

This guy knows his stuff and knows how to teach! He explains everything so simply and thoroughly that you can't get it wrong. Totally helped me with the Dyna Unit for a 72 CB350F. Thanks Matt, you da man!

[@jerryking1434]

Do still need an ignition module to power this ..or the coils are run right from the impulse coils..??

[@paulmeynell8866]

I didn’t start the day intending to learn about ignition systems, but I can’t stop watching!

[@fellanmaddogmanning8630]

I just went on patreon to pledge my support for your content because you're free videos have helped me sooo much! Thanks Matt I really appreciate what you do for the motorcycle community!

[@HTMR]

Thanks so much for the pledge!

[@fellanmaddogmanning8630]

MatthewMCRepair noooo problem

[@joshuasmith4724]

So hands down the best dyna installation video I've seen. I understand so much better what I'm actually trying to achieve.

[@HTMR]

Thanks!

[@eazygfrowe1059]

Don't have kids of you can't afford them

[@RATsnak3]

@@eazygfrowe1059 I know this comment is nearly half a decade old but… what the hell you talking about mate?

[@adamalmarez7848]

Stupid me thought I could just slide in new spark plug wires and be good to hit the road. Now know what REALLY has to be done, thanks man!

[@tomsnider7611]

So Matt first, I want to say Thank you. I purchased your video series on cb750top end rebuild for my 78. Worked perfectly. Had the carbs redone and did a rewire of the bike with an m.unit blue. I bought new oem switches from Cognito Moto, and everything was working great. I was fine tuning the bike, and it was running pretty good, but I couldn't get the bike to run quite as good as I liked. I still have the oem coils for now and have the Dyna S to put in a bit but when doing the static timing my test light never goes off. I ran my volt meter from the battery to the switch, then to the coils, and then down to the blue and yellow wires from the coils. I have 12.6 volts at every point of testing. What else should I look at? Keep in mind this is in BOTH blue and yellow wires.

[@HTMR]

I like to disconnect the blue and yellow wires and simply use the continuity *beep* function on my meter instead. That way you don't have to have the ignition or headlight on killing the battery.

[@Raised-on-Ramen]

@13:58...about the nylon spacers. That's not mentioned anywhere in the installation directions and well...holy shit I think that's pretty relevant information! I wonder if that's why I have power to the coils and no spark still. Do you think that could've cooked the coils?

[@georgevalente4223]

I spent a few thousand shipping 2 bikes to HVC to have the Dyna S installed. Brad personally delivered the bikes from Nebraska to Ohio...and they only sparked on one side... The magnetic pick up's died when the iginition key was left in the on position. Nick Pastore of Vintage Smoke sells the Dyna S. The Dyna S is not a complete CDI system as I later learned. Now I am installing the Power Dynamo. Wish me better luck. A video on installing the Power Dynamo would be great!

[@moragmiller4043]

is it a negative terminal the rev counter goes to and what coil.awesome video you took time to do for us all thanks so much

[@robertorivera7486]

Best explanaition of all videos about same subject, Thank you!!

[@omareasm]

Do these units need a cdi box?

[@fuel2carbon244]

I don't know why anyone would give this guy a thumbs down. He does great work!! Appreciate the videos man.

[@HTMR]

Thanks!

[@cakesodomy4358]

Rewiring my bike which has one of these ignition systems and coils on it I couldn't figure out which wires went to where. I watched about five videos, all five completely skip over the wiring process--this is the first video that I found that goes through the entire process especially for custom install.

[@Dragbike900]

So true he just jumped right over the coil explanation of what spark plugs go where and he just has it numbered fucking bullshit.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

Morning Matt, wondering if you can help. I'm currently restoring a early 90's Zephyr 750. I'm not getting spark, looks like the previous owner found this out and sold it. I've run tests to the best of my ability, and pretty sure its the Cdi/ecu, also maybe the junction box/fusebox. My question is, rather than replace an old broken ecu with an old working ecu. Can I just swap it out for a more modern set up? Cheers NMM

[@HTMR]

Not that I'm aware of.

[@winmag4582001]

Did you have to use the old igniter box when you upgraded to this?

[@palomontesco]

Hello.....I have the same motorcycle...these captors don't have CDI?

[@savnbest4last249]

Great Video. If you were to bench test the Ignition module from the positive and ground wires with a multimeter, should the test indicate open line or continuity? Thanks brother.

[@beausbargarage6213]

Im building wire harness. Do the coild have to be mounted to bike to fire? Do they need to be grounded to bike. I cant get my coiks to fire with the dynatek ignition. Im so frustrated

[@HTMR]

Yes they have to be grounded to frame.

[@bikegtxcr]

Thanks for listing the tools you used. Trying to find a 7mm terminal crimper. Also helps you out too by following the link! Rebuilt a CB550 engine with your help. Thanks

[@Lonnie91a]

Awesome video! I got mine all installed and got stuck at the static timing part. Found this video and it all makes sense now. Thank you

[@jerryking1434]

Do the new coils run right off the impulse coils...or do you need an ignition module to hook into ..???

[@stephenproudlove2692]

Great how too explains it very well in detail

[@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??

[@sinistervulcan]

I see you have the 2&3 cylinders marked on the coils but what about 1&4?

[@dameyanchambers2440]

So my static light stays on constantly from the red wire coming off the kill switch as soon as ignition is on. I never get a flicker on the light, would that mean somewhere is grounded ? My kz is only firing cylinder 1/4 currently been sitting several years but has the same Dyna s

[@JPmixet]

What year CB were you working on? I have an 82 CB900f, 1 & 4 cylinders are super rich and 2 & 3 are super lean, any insight to help me out? Also it's very lazy like the timing is not advancing.

[@kayleebrannon1568]

Do you do a kit for a 1985 Yamaha xj700 maxim x?

[@daveco1270]

I just put some new Dynatek coils on my 1975 Honda CB750. This video was really helpful, so thanks, Matthew! It's weird, the bike has always run a bit rich but with the new coils the spark plugs look great, maybe even a little on the lean side. Is that because it wasn't generating a strong spark with the old stock coils? It ran fine before, but now it seems to start better and run with a little more pep.

[@HTMR]

Stock I believe is close to 5ohm. What ohm coils did you go with? Green?

[@daveco1270]

MatthewMCRepair i used the 5 ohm black ones. I did a lot of research and most people said to go with the 5ohm since the stock coils were 5. I also have the dyna ignition that I installed a while ago. Ive been doing some tuning on the carb air screws, hoping I can dial it in. I’m not very skilled at reading spark plugs, so they could be fine. I’ll probably swing by my mechanic this week and have him take a quick look at the plugs to see what he thinks.

[@rooseveltsingleton6644]

Hey Matt I’m a patron and I already bought 5 of your videos..you helped me with everything I know I just have one question..can you make a video of a yz85 full rebuild..my crank is hard to turn once I tighten the countershaft nut..

[@HTMR]

Thanks for the pledge, I sent you a PM. I'll add a yz85 rebuild to my list.

[@seanaguayo]

Should I use grease on the middle bolt/shaft you put in at 9:55?

[@56CrazyCruiserCaddy]

I have a 1980 GS Suzuki 750 I bought recently. The original coils died so Brand new Dyna Coils came with. So what are the threaded holes for. I seen in your video black and white wires. I only got the Ignition Coils.

[@nicolasleblond279]

Oh thanks for that dude, finally going somewhere with my build ! Working on a KZ650, so quite similar to the 1000, and I believe it is exactly the same process, since it is exactly the same kit, and my bike is rocking four cylinders too... Definitely the only video that explains this correctly ! Peace

[@johnarnold2104]

me too same bike kz650. hit me up we can swap details

[@nicolasleblond279]

I've actually got problems installing the kit

[@johnarnold2104]

@@nicolasleblond279 did you get this sorted. I'm doing mine tomorrow

[@kcycle1308]

So how do you know what plug wire goes to which cylinder? I know you have one coil with 1-4 the other 2-3 but how do you determine the right firering order? I found out recently. It doesn't matter...as in a wasted spark doesn't matter.

[@gorflunk]

It's called wasted spark. Both cylinders (1 & 4 ) fire at the same time from the same coil, one of them fires during its exhaust stroke, the other during its compression stroke and then vice versa. The one that fires during the exhaust stroke is the "wasted spark". The same thing happens in cylinders 2 & 3 when their coil fires.

[@kcycle1308]

@@gorflunk thank you!

[@johnmcneeley5880]

This is a solid explanation of the timing process using simple tools. Made the process much simpler than the written directions that were sent with the Dyna S ignition plate.

[@AcAce427]

Awesome vid! Thank you Matt! Just as Joshua S. said it is the best kz ignition timing video Ive found. I wish there was something simillar about carbs. Ballancing, idle and so on. Keep up the good work!

[@HTMR]

Thanks. I should have videos on that soon.

[@jaybird99100]

Hey Matt, great videos. I purchased your CB550 rebuild video awhile back and it helped a ton with my own CB550 rebuild. I also used your video on tank lining to help get things just right. Nice work! I've got a question. I'm running a Dyna S ignition set up with 5ohm Magna coils on my 1974 CB550 along with a Motogadget M-unit blue. My charging system is working correctly, but I can't seem to keep my battery at an appropriate voltage level. When it's at 14V and I turn the ignition key switch "ON" the M-unit app tells me the ignition system alone is using up 5.0 amps = 55W or so. Does that seem like a lot to you? When just at idle that power consumption drops the battery pretty quick. I'm running a Shorai battery if that makes any difference. Thanks for any input

[@HTMR]

That current draw seems fine. The CB550 was not designed to provide 14V at idle. Try revving it up to 5k and see what voltage you get. Keep this in mind when cruising around town, you will need to keep the RPM's up in order to keep the battery charged.

[@robertorivera7486]

Matt, how can I connect so negative in coil does not come back and brake my fuse or make a mess in electrical

[@ipfreelynow]

Thanks Matt, this video really helped me out.

[@zzmandtrp]

Hi Matthew, than you for providing such a great educational video, can you also please explain why there are so many different resistance of the coil what i mean is different ohms of coil, and how to choose between them? and why?

[@HTMR]

Best to talk to Dynatech on your application. However, the lower the "Ohm" rating on coil, more power will be consumed resulting in more sparking power. Running lower ohm coils will draw more current, generate more heat, and usually for racing applications. On the other hand, I had a customer buy the wrong ohm coil (higher ohms) and the bike started sputtering at higher RPM's, the spark was simply too weak to ignite the fuel.

[@TomB205]

Huge thanks, this helped me get my first bike (81 KZ650) back on the road.

[@daveco1270]

If I'm interested in putting a dyna ignition in my 1975 Honda CB750 do I need to replace with Dyna coils as well or will it work with what I have on the bike now, which is all the original stuff. Also, did I hear you correctly when you said your previous Dyna blew up on you? Does that happen often with those units? That's a crazy looking bike by the way. Never seen one done quite like that. Love the color.

[@HTMR]

Usually with electronic ignition, you can run "hotter" coils for more spark output. The dyna on this bike blew up since once of the coils cracked and shorted the system out.

[@MMMMonline]

I have roughly the same set up for my 77 kz650, bought an Amazon Digital Speedo with tachometer. In the set up with a Dyna S and 3ohm coils where do you want to attach your tachometer pick up wire?

[@arnaudpilma1630]

Just ordered the same set for my 750, thanks alot. Also purchased your 750 rebuild video from gumroad, awesome stuff. Why do you isolate the coils ? On a stock 750 the coils touch the frame and are grounded that way ? Is it the same for my bike?

[@HTMR]

Thanks for the compliments!

[@jerryking1434]

Do you hook the coils right to the impulse pick up coils ...why does the stock ignition need the ignition module then..???

[@christophermccracken5227]

Hey man so I just bought a 1979 Suzuki gs1000 from a auction and it doesn’t have anything or anywhere a key switch for it to be able to start idk anything about it or this for that matter how do I run new wires from the handle bars to the coils then to the battery. Etc

[@rickjudgejr1435]

Hey great video. I have a 1972 cb750. I would like to put this on it. Where do I get your dyno kit

[@GK1976A]

Quick question. I'm a complete amateur when it comes to ignition coils. Is it possible to buy a set of Dynatek Miniature DC1-2 coils and just replace the OEM ones like for like without doing anything else on the bike? It's a GSXR400 (GK76a) by the way. Thanks.

[@jmnm2593]

Hi dude. Thank you for the video, nice work! I've some doubts. Is necessary a dyna 2000 in order to use this dyna S ignition system? What happens if I use my oem 4ohms coils? GS75X it's my bike & antigravity my battery. Sorry by my English mistakes in this post. I'm a begginer hahaha Hablo Español

[@HTMR]

No, this system is to upgrade points ignition found on bike older than say early 80's. I wouldn't bother modifying your ignition system.

[@daveco1270]

Just got my Dyna S and I'm debating whether I should install it myself or have a professional do it. From what I've seen it doesn't look that hard to do, there's just a couple things I'm confused about. That black wire with the white stripes that has hanging down the side of the engine, was that a wire that was already hooked up to the bike or did you connect that wire just to test the ignition timing? I know how to use my test light to check my points timing, but not with the Dyna. Was your test light touching the end of that black wire...and what was the other end of that wire hooked up to? (I know the clamp from the test light was hooked up to the battery.) Thanks. There's also that red wire you have to spice into the wire going into the coils, but I think I've got that part figured out.

[@HTMR]

Well, every bike will have different wire colors. Just think of this device as an on/off trigger to supply the coils.

[@daveco1270]

Im new to this stuff and was going to do the dyna ignition myself, but now I’m thinking I should replace the coils as well which might be beyond my expertise level. About much do you think a mechanic would charge me to do both? How many hours of labor do you think is reasonable? It’s a 75 honda CB 750. Thanks.

[@HTMR]

Probably 2-3 hrs labor.

[@ducatidarmah122]

Hi Matt. I have an early '73 Z1. When I was looking on EBay for a Dyna electronic ignition, one seller suggested I needed a different crank rotor as my model fires at 5 degrees BTDC. Newer ones fire at 20 degrees. I'm no mechanic, but I dont understand this as I think you'd just set the timing to 5 degree mark. Is there really a need for a different rotar? Keep up the great work.

[@HTMR]

Contact dyna tech support, they are very helpful.

[@ducatidarmah122]

Will do. Thanks mate.

[@miker.5495]

I bought a Dyna 2000 ignition system for my 1985 FJ1100. I set the pickup coil at 35 degrees with the split in the engine cases as per the installation manual. I set the gap on each side the the rotor with two .015 feeler gauges. My problem is I am unable to line up the marks for the 1-4 and 2-3 coils with the pickup coil as I run out of adjustment room on each pickup. The timing light on the Dyna unit lights up about one or two degrees early for both pickups. The 1-4 pickup on the right wants to be pushed all the way up and the 2-3 pickup on the left all the way down. Any help or insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

[@warrendondero6161]

Matt thank you for this video. Question. The 2 pick ups have a red wire each but the other end of the harness has only 1 red wire. Are the 2 red wires factory spliced in the harness or am I missing something?

[@HTMR]

Yes I believe they are spliced.

[@FrankA-973]

Love ur videos Matt so thorough.

[@kensmith9334]

Great job on the electronic ignition! Thinking of converting on my 1978 750K......Thanks!

[@Stripping_Bolts]

Why do I always see people putting dielectric grease directly on the wires/leads?? Dielectric grease is an insulator and should not touch wires/leads. Am I missing something?

[@theiceman9544]

Hey Matt this set up pretty much will work with a '78 KZ1000 as well ?

[@HTMR]

Yes.

[@BuiltfortheRide]

Great video and very clean simple build

[@FranciscoGalicia]

awesome video, thank so much. having a bad timing can make hard to start? or can it make it noisier? thanks

[@HTMR]

Hard to start yes.

[@FranciscoGalicia]

@@HTMR thanks, hard to start but it only happen in cold, once it warms up it is easier. it may be related to carburators set up. i have KZ650 1978

[@HTMR]

@@FranciscoGalicia Sounds like a carb clean and good tune up is in order.

[@kelltenashby6619]

Will this work, or is there something available for an xs1100

[@303storm]

Hey mate. Need Dynatek help. I replaced a hack job from the previous owner where they used Suzuki Barako pickup coils and 2x cdi with a new Dynatek S ignition for my V40 Targa. I don't get any spark yet and 2 questions remain unanswered for me. In the installation manual is no mention of the CDI. It only says connect white and black wire to left and right coil and the single red wire to one of the coils orange wire. Obviously I don't have any orange wire. So: Question 1: As far as I understand, I won't need a CDI with the Dynatek ignition. Is that right? If I do need CDI, why does the wire go to the coil and not to the cdi?! Question 2: What is the orange wire in the original loom? Coil to CDI or power supply of coil? Mine have different colors. I really appreciate your help!

[@HTMR]

If you have cdi, you don't need this system.

[@303storm]

@@HTMR I dont. I already installed the Dyna S but didnt get any spark yet

[@rv16ad]

great video ,thanks .when you bolt the coils to the mounts on the frame is that also grounding the coils when you do this .I have a KZ900 and have cable tied the coils to the frame so the coils are not ground to the frame ,not sure iff I need to ground the coils to the frame . thanks

[@HTMR]

Yes, it grounds them.

[@Jw96973]

ok so with this do you still use the igniter? reason for replacement is it was a basket case some parts were missing. great video thanks a lot for any info.

[@HTMR]

What year make model?

[@Jw96973]

1982 Kawasaki kz1000and thank you I just found your channel and enjoying all the useful information.

[@HTMR]

@@Jw96973 Your model should have eletronic or CDI ignition correct? Don't change it, it is fine in stock form.

[@Jw96973]

MatthewMCRepair well that’s the thing yes it did have . But I didn’t get all the parts when I purchased the bike . I had got a frame and two boxes of parts. Unfortunately the plate that has the pickups on it wasn’t there. So I purchased a Dynatek .

[@HTMR]

@@Jw96973 OK

[@BIOHAZARDCURE]

Hi Matt! I've got a quick question about the spark plug boots. Namely how do you connect the fresh cut dyna wire to the spark plugs? Did you re-use existing boots or buy new ones ect thanks! It would be really sweet if you could give me a link but, I understand if you can't find it / don't want to.

[@HTMR]

It's covered in the video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZmlZoGZo5h3d9Um38s

[@BIOHAZARDCURE]

So I 'm a dummy. I forgot that the spark plugs have a little metal piece that screws onto the top. Everything is all good now and thank you for this vid / replying!

[@FranciscoGalicia]

Hi. How do I get the power for the light in the factory coil for a KZ650 1978? Thanks

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Thanks, The instructions said do it on the F mark & I was having trouble. The 76 Z900 loves you.

[@carlosestrada9087]

What kind of light are you using to set the timing? Great video!!

[@HTMR]

Test light similiar to this one: amzn.to/2qOl7bu

[@User6327]

Sure the cores of the coils aren’t grounded? Your bolts look like they’re going into the frame of the bike and the nuts/washed used on the other end aren’t insulated.

[@HTMR]

The coils need to be grounded to frame. Those are spacers not insulators.

[@chuckjohnson6937]

So does the red and black wire coming off the S ignition goes together. For 1977 kawasaki kz 1000

[@lajjvo]

Really good video, kudos. I'm in the middle of setting up a Dyna system on my Kawasaki Z500 (same manual as kz550, gpz550). The problem is that my mechanical timing advance only has markings for the 1-4 cylinders. When turning the engine 180 Degrees, I only have a T marker. No F, no advanced timing markers. Do you know how one should set up the system given the circumstance? Would an ignition duration guage/disc be of use to figure out where the advance mark is compared to T? Best regards,

[@HTMR]

Maybe use a protractor and measure 1-4, then transpose to 2-3 and scribe a mark.

[@lajjvo]

Thx for your reply. I think that I'll do just that. I actually ballparked it a bit and got the bike running. It's a project that hasn't been started for nearly a year, so it was a good little Friday win :D

[@eliasaldaz4550]

saludos tengo una motocicletra igual la pregunta es cual es el orden de encendido

[@Aciecarter238]

Do they make dyna coils for a 82 kz 305. I put them on my kz 650

[@tysonwolfie]

Nice clear voice,cheers

[@ozprod371]

Thank you for this! After doing this my test light stays on as soon as ignition is turned on. What does that indicate?

[@jerryking1434]

You've got power to your coils ...

[@FM-xp9py]

Noob question here. How do you know which coil operates which cylinder? Such as how did you know that coil operates 2-3?

[@HTMR]

The kit came with instructions.

[@deserttrekker1]

diagram from dyna does not show a ground point...where do you attach neg ? dyna shows pos 12v thru coils to dyna, then what?

[@MrBizkit1003]

Hey matt,I've got an81GS550L.That Sar for like 12+years.ive got it up&running.but here's my issue the other nite,after I had her warmed up & came to a stop and attempted to release the clutch lever it wouldn't engage, I haven't found any videos that might explain why

[@HTMR]

For something that sat that long, the clutch plates are likely sticky and rusted together.

[@MrBizkit1003]

Figured it out it was the clutch lever spring return,thank goodness it was something so simple the heat was just causing the spring to show its lack of elasticity from all these yrs.now I gotta get new boots for carbs,so I can eliminate the damn vacuum leak.what do you recommend for sticky rings issue

[@HTMR]

@@MrBizkit1003 Good find on spring. Look into seafoam or marvel mystery oil as an oil additive for sticky rings.

[@MrBizkit1003]

Yeah I've used both & let it sit for four days wth each.was able to increase compression by ten lbs.So in 1&2 I've got 90,in 3&4 I've got 150.i even tried mineral spirits of 3days in the two.im so dredding,having to tear top of engine off to free up rings.and both pistons (1&2)seemed to hold liquids for the mst part.is there a trick to it like adding lubricant to cylinder with engine warm.i was gonna try chevron fuel/injector cleaner with techron.ive heard good things bout it & yes I drain my oil & remove oil filter.cuz oil ain't cheap,but I can be.lolthanks bro appreciate it

[@HTMR]

@@MrBizkit1003 Do a leak down to make sure it is in fact the rings: www.howtomotorcyclerepair.com/motorcycleleakdowntest/

[@gp3yt]

Awesome tools, looked into those Vessel JIS drivers. What make is your circuit probe / tester? Really great video.

[@HTMR]

Cheap deal from Harbor Freight I believe.

[@gp3yt]

@@HTMR OK, headed to HF tonight actually! Yeah I noted the other tools, which I WILL be getting via your links, just didn't see the probe/tester listed...I like the slight audible "ding" when it lights.

[@philipsadventures1755]

Great clip

[@ScottyBik3s]

This really cleared up alot of a confusion I had, did a great job explaining everything. Mine should be coming in tomorrow for my gs1000. hopefully itll make a nice improvement.

[@HTMR]

Cool, keep me posted.

[@ScottyBik3s]

@@HTMR so I ran into a problem my test light is always staying on. 😭 Edit: was testing the wrong wire lmao but now I can't get the damn light to turn on when I advance it. Last entry 😂 got everything to work finally, pretty sure I just need to fine tune the timing. Blowing alot of smoke out now.

[@HTMR]

@@ScottyBik3s OK keep me posted. Did this run before ignition, or other work was performed?

[@ScottyBik3s]

@@HTMR yeah the bike ran perfectly fine before I installed it. I've noticed it gets pretty warm faster than it dud before and just alot of smoke is pouring out the exhaust. ( started it before I installed the dyna to make sure everything was solid). So I'm kinda confused at what to do here but damn was is way more responsive than before. Edit: I'm sure u have 1 and 4 times properly but my advance doesn't have a mark for 2 and 3 only a F mark. And a half an in ti the right is just the number 2 and 3 and no line

[@adisquo]

Hi nice video!! dyna s will work on suzuki gs450 2 cylinderI have pinpoint installed Thanks

[@nowayjose20]

I'm a little confused. So the ignition is supposed to fire the coils at two different points? Once at the advance timing marks and once at the firing "F" mark?

[@HTMR]

At idle, the ignition fires at "F" mark. Once engine speeds up, the mechanical advance kicks in and advances the timing. The full advance mark is to check at a higher RPM.

[@duanerogers5391]

Have you put a Dyna system on a 3 cylinder? How robust are the Dyna systems?

[@HTMR]

I wired one up a few years ago. I feel they are pretty reliable.

[@yukibond4182]

Dude, may seem like a dumb question but how do I know which tower on my dynatek mini coils goes to which cylinder? I know its 1/4 and 2/3 but which is which on each coil?

[@HTMR]

The coil will fire both plugs at same time. It is a wasted spark on one of the cylinders.

[@easyrider290]

Very helpful, thank you so much. My GSX 750 ET is running sweet.

[@georgevalente4223]

Is it accurate if you leave the ignition key in the on position for a minute or 2 the magnets will be fried?

[@HTMR]

I don't know but haven't fried anything in 20+ years. I'm sure I left it on over the years.

[@johnmorris6417]

My 754 honda getting power two the coils but not out of them

[@seanodriscoll6463]

When upgrading to electronic ignition like this, do you still need to run a CDI box?

[@40cleco]

This bike never had a CDI...just mechanical points and coils. The ignition modules on the timing plate tell the coils when to fire. Very simple and works well.

[@willmann30]

40cleco So those little p.i.t.a. igniters that communicate to the coils to fire are TOTALLY eliminated with this upgrade? Just asking because I bought an igniter because I was running on 2 cylinders because of igniter failing!

[@josesalinas1178]

can I install these coils to my 1974 kawasaki Kz 400?

[@JP-ev1ni]

Hi Matt, I have a 1989 Ninja ZX10 with an aftermarket Dyna2000 ignition. The ignition box has a red light indicator on it and its not coming on, and im also getting no spark. Drove it one night all fine then the next morning it turns over but wont fire up. Replaced ignition coils and still wont fire up. I did notice that when the red light is on the bike fires up, but that night the red light would blink for a sec instead of stay on and now will not come on at all, can you guess why my bike will not start? Fully charged battery as well

[@HTMR]

I'm not familiar with that model, contact Dyna support.

[@apollosport2895]

Hey im having trouble getting spark on my 1985 kawasaki zx600, no spark on all 4 cylinders, i have already replaced the ic Igniter

[@calebvann9667]

I have an 86 Kz 1000p it has a pulse igniter so with the Dynatek do I still need the pulse igniter?

[@HTMR]

You have a CDI on that bike and honestly wouldn't upgrade anything.

[@nickmiller6865]

So i just bought a honda cbr 900 rr and it has one of the dyna digital performance ignition and what exactly does it do to your bike and what does it replace? Id rather go stock since i dont how it works. Can it fuck with the engine

[@HTMR]

Not sure what system you have but generally it is to produce a more powerful spark.

[@kdharris1265]

How do you know which plug wire goes to 1, 4 and which ones go to 2, 3 or does it matter?

[@kdharris1265]

Ah, I read the answer online. 1 and 4, and 2 and 3, fire alternately, although only the cylinder ignites that is on the compression stroke. I.e., 1 and 4 plugs fire at the same time but only 1 ignites when it's on its compression stroke.

[@HTMR]

@@kdharris1265 Yes, you got it.

[@brmelectric]

Hey Matt. Great video. I am suprise how sloppy that plate is considering it's function. U thought it would have been a more precise fit

[@HTMR]

The size of slots? Maybe they use the same plate across many models?

[@ianloughney9570]

Curious, did this kit come with plate screws? I have a cb750 I'm putting a dyna s on, and the plate screws are totally stripped to the point where I definitely need new ones. If the kit comes with them, happy me, if not, I need to source some new ones.

[@ianloughney9570]

Just to be clear, when I say plate screws, I'm referring to the 3 screws along the perimeter of the plate the hold it to the case.

[@HTMR]

No, does not come with screws. They are stripped because they are not phillips drive. They are JIS and people keep using the wrong screwdrivers. I use these screwdrivers and they are awesome: amzn.to/2w33HJI amzn.to/2uFop2F

[@ianloughney9570]

Yeah, I've got some JIS sets, but apparently the previous owner didnt :( Any thoughts on where to find a set of screws? I was planning for junkyard, but that seems like quite a trek for 3 screws.

[@HTMR]

Why not just order OEM screws?

[@ajs3994]

I take the screws to the hardware store, replace them with cap screws. If they are stripped you need to tap them out to the next size - that sucks.

[@mr_gervais457]

hey matt really like your videos and how you go into detail when making them they help out a lot. how ever i just put this same dyna s ignition system on my 77 kz 1000 and i did exactly what you did, by setting it to the most advanced mark on the advance unit, and when i turn the advance to the fire mark my test light lights up like it should for both 1-4 coils and 2-3 coils, but the light stays on till i turn the crank all the way to just past the t mark. is this normal? or am i missing something here. any thing helps.

[@HTMR]

Hey Matt, thanks for all the compliments. The light should be on for some time and "dwell". Not sure exactly how much though.

[@mr_gervais457]

no problem any time, keep up the good work. and yeah a few guys from some Kawasaki forums said the light should stay on till the trigger mark and not to worry to much. as soon as i clean out my gas tank, im going to throw it on and put some gas in it and see what happens. i will let you know the out come.

[@HTMR]

The important part is when it first comes on or fires. Let me know.

[@jasongaretthatcher]

Curious to know why you chose 3ohm coils over 5ohm?

[@fanx7]

I'm no expert but on another video dude said 5ohm burn spark plugs and coil faster. This is what he said I don't know if it's true or not hope this helps

[@themotochannelu.k5098]

Hey buddy, been waiting a long time for a new video from you, where you been !?!? And like the new intro 👍

[@HTMR]

Baby Penelope likes to stay up to 9 or 10 some nights, killing any opportunity to get out in the garage. I also tweaked my lower back so I've been spending time taking care of that. All is getting better and should be getting back into posting more often.

[@adrianbianchelli1484]

Hey Matt great video do you have one were you wire a 12 volts 5 pins relay for coils on a 79 gl1000 appreciate that or if you know any body how to do that thanks

[@HTMR]

I don't sorry.

[@saultineo2704]

I want to get some dyna coils for my 95 gsxr 750w but I can’t seem to find all the parts for it, and this looks different than my engine

[@HTMR]

Your stock coils are just fine. Spend the money elsewhere.

[@1kgStuntTeam]

Hey i did not quite understand where the original ignition coils go?

[@HTMR]

What do you mean?