Post by Glenn RE5 on Jan 9, 2013 20:11:58 GMT -5
Post subject: RE5 Points and ignition
PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:59 pm
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Further to my requests for help on my RE5.
As I have been notified if you have an RE5M the carb settings (port valve timing change) may have been done at the factory to convert it to an RE5A which runs on one set of points. If its an RE5L, which I believe only went to USA, you will need to change most of the carb settings.
So to lose the extra set of points
A: unplug the speed relay and remove, no rewiring is necessary.
B: Remove vacuum switch, block off inlet manifold carb end where vacuum pipe was removed.
C: Remove the most rearest set of points and cut off or remove all wiring being careful not to damage the wiring to the remaining set of points.
D: Run with he same spark plug as an RE5a.
Job Done!
If you have problems with your ignition, as in CDI unit, you can throw the unit away and get one from Boyer Bransden Electronics Ltd, details of company on the Internet. You will need CDI unit 00069 and coil 5. You need to replace the coil as the whole ignition system works in reverse to the original genuine system.
You will need to take a feed from the orange/white wire after the kill switch to the positive side of the coil and a white wire to the unit 00069 feed. Then from the negative side of the coil which connects to the blue wire on the unit 0069. The black wire from the unit 00069 connects to the points you have left as an earthing basis. The black to the unit 00069 goes to earth.
This all works perfectly as the person who gave me the information has done it himself as well, thank you to Lee Doxley.
On another subject can anyone tell me where I can find a carrier to fit my RE5? Would one off a GT750 fit?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:59 pm
Offline
moderator
Joined: Sat May 10, 2008 4:27 pm
Posts: 6
Location: Norfolk
Further to my requests for help on my RE5.
As I have been notified if you have an RE5M the carb settings (port valve timing change) may have been done at the factory to convert it to an RE5A which runs on one set of points. If its an RE5L, which I believe only went to USA, you will need to change most of the carb settings.
So to lose the extra set of points
A: unplug the speed relay and remove, no rewiring is necessary.
B: Remove vacuum switch, block off inlet manifold carb end where vacuum pipe was removed.
C: Remove the most rearest set of points and cut off or remove all wiring being careful not to damage the wiring to the remaining set of points.
D: Run with he same spark plug as an RE5a.
Job Done!
If you have problems with your ignition, as in CDI unit, you can throw the unit away and get one from Boyer Bransden Electronics Ltd, details of company on the Internet. You will need CDI unit 00069 and coil 5. You need to replace the coil as the whole ignition system works in reverse to the original genuine system.
You will need to take a feed from the orange/white wire after the kill switch to the positive side of the coil and a white wire to the unit 00069 feed. Then from the negative side of the coil which connects to the blue wire on the unit 0069. The black wire from the unit 00069 connects to the points you have left as an earthing basis. The black to the unit 00069 goes to earth.
This all works perfectly as the person who gave me the information has done it himself as well, thank you to Lee Doxley.
On another subject can anyone tell me where I can find a carrier to fit my RE5? Would one off a GT750 fit?
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