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apple:
Hello all.  I tried putting in a lighting coil that bolted up to my stator plate without too much work. Problem is the output is too d**n weak. This was supposed to be a 65 watt coil, and it`ll only get the light bright if you rev it up which is a little hairy at night. Rumor has it around here that some coils advertised as 65 watts aren`t really that strong. I`ve ruled out the voltage regulator, and the headlight only needs 35 watts, which makes me think the coil is weak and needs to be tossed.  Has anyone tried coils that worked well?  Thanks in advance, Jack

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--- Quote from: apple on January 24, 2007, 05:54:59 PM ---Hello all.  I tried putting in a lighting coil that bolted up to my stator plate without too much work. Problem is the output is too d**n weak. This was supposed to be a 65 watt coil, and it`ll only get the light bright if you rev it up which is a little hairy at night. Rumor has it around here that some coils advertised as 65 watts aren`t really that strong. I`ve ruled out the voltage regulator, and the headlight only needs 35 watts, which makes me think the coil is weak and needs to be tossed.  Has anyone tried coils that worked well?  Thanks in advance, Jack

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I have one the same as yours, its bollocks :-(

I hope that AJ gets the other version sorted that chucks out about 130 watts or perhaps I might get one of the Eline 180 watt versions.

Both a bit "spendy" though.

raredesign:
What brand did you go with? I see that moose makes one that is only like 60 bucks.

apple:
I used the Electrosport coil,
http://www.electrosport.com/shopping_ignition_lighting_coils/prod_ignltg_str_esl220.html.
I`ve used Electrosport for some other stuff and they`ve been great. Just that this coil isn`t so hot. Tech support acknowledged that the coil won`t put out much till the revs are up. This probably works in the woods or tight stuff but dezert rides needs more light. Who`s AJ cause that 130 watt unit sounds good, have to keep checking on that. I`ve seen that E-line thing, 200 watts. It`s about 500 bucks here in the US. Definitely thought about it, maybe later on.

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--- Quote from: apple on January 27, 2007, 01:14:44 AM ---Who`s AJ cause that 130 watt unit sounds good, have to keep checking on that.
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]AJ Wagonner (might not be the correct spelling but hey ho) who makes the Service Honda CR250/500 hybrids is now turning his attentions towards the Kawasakis.
He is also planning to produce a combined digital ignition and lighting coil setup.

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