CDI - Are any actually working yet?

[fartsmeller]

I know there was a lot of problems with the aftermarket CDI's. Are any of them working yet? A search on the topic makes my head spin. I need to raise the cut off on the rev limiter asap.

Thanks for the help

[fartsmeller]

Bueller?

[rockchucker22]

My yosh works great and 10 guy has been able to get most of the other procoms running ok....................is your head set up for the extra rpms?????

[fartsmeller]

...is your head set up for the extra rpms?????

definitely not.

Can you give me a quick primer or point me to a thread that explains what I have to do?

Thanks

[rockchucker22]

The stock valve train will not hold up if it's at the 11,000 range. You need to put in Ferra or Kibble white valves and springs/retainers. Do a search it has been dicused at leght here.Or contact Ron Hamp Cycles.

[10guy]

I'd hold off on the 11k boxes for now, let them get it fixed first. In the meantime start getting your head ready for it. Get one piece valves (ferrea or kw) and a set of dual wound springs like the megacycle r/d kit with ti tops. New stock seals and cotters are needed as well. Then have a pro assemble it for you.

That is what I'd do at least, you are free to do as you wish. FWIW, yosh only used shims to preload the valve spring to resist float on their engines.

[fartsmeller]

I didn't realize there was that much work to be done. Is it worth the trouble for an additional 1k rpms?

[duckjyb]

I don't think so, but plenty have done it.

[Wayward Son]

just depends on what your after.

[fastmike926]

I would buy an E CDI if you needed the extra RPM, but from what I have seen from owning both an S model, and a kicker is that I rarely hit the rev limiter on the S. I think this is because the cam configuration on the S model is geared more toward low to mid range power. Even when I was running the Hot cams intake cam, and Yosh exhaust I dont think I ever hit the limiter while riding or racing. The only time I did hit it was when I was doing top speed runs on the pavement. I do hit the rev limiter more on the kicker though.

[rockchucker22]

I didn't realize there was that much work to be done. Is it worth the trouble for an additional 1k rpms?

If you have to ask............................

[fartsmeller]

Thanks Guys

I think I'll save my money for the hotcams

[felix4x4]

From what I have read on these forums, you may want to invest in the better valves. Even if you are just talking about the hot cams. I think it was Burned or Bronco's DRZ that tossed a valve running the hot cams and stock valves.

This is just my opinion, but I will not be doing any internal changes to the motor on my DRZ. At least not till I have all the parts purchased and ready to go in all at one time. Meaning Cams, Valves, Piston kit (440 or just stock replacement). Doing it this way, I know that it is done correctly and should give me a nice long life.

[10guy]

It was bronco's,,,,,,and mine

[fartsmeller]

It was bronco's,,,,,,and mine

That had to suck.

Thanks for teh advice guys. This site is great!