Questions tagged [cdi]

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Converting Motorcycle From Traditional Distributor to CDI Ignition System

I have a 1985 Honda CG125. The ignition uses contact points, I plan to convert it to CDI. Nowadays, it is difficult to buy contact points and is troublesome to maintain them. What will I need to replace for the conversion, and are those parts…
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What role does CDI unit play in limiting the revs?

I've a Honda CG 125 (Pakistan version Euro 2) and on stock it goes to 105 KMPH max (could be 110) but that's the reading from the stock meter. I've recently installed a local CDI unit (which according to the mechanic: does not limit the revs hence…
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Mercedes-Benz W203 C220 CDI doesn't accelerates as it should

First of all, sorry for my English. I have a Mercedes W203 C220 CDI (first model 2001) and when I run the car in the morning or when I get back from work in the afternoon (after a few hours without using it), the car does not accelerates as it…
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What is difference between stock CDI and racing CDI in a 4 stroke motorcycle?

The mechanic told me that stock CDI has a limit after certain speed but the local one has none hence increase in speed. While searching for that I came across this keyword of Racing CDI and become curious.
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MB 320 CDi L, can we use Idemitsu 0W20?

At the dealership they recommended 0W30 from Idemitsu Kosan. I have cartons of 0W20 which I use on our other Honda cars. I’ve never tried it on our S Class, what damage if any will be caused to this W221 motor?
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Racing CDI installation on Kymco Sento 50cc scooter

I recently purchased a performance kit from J and J, with carb, air filter coil and racing CDI. When I put the new CDI in, it blew the fuses. Replaced the fuses, tried again, same result. Had to put the old CDI back on. I haven't put any of the…
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motorcycle sputters and temporarily dies

Recently, my motorcycle (2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100) has been temporarily dying while riding it, usually on the lower RPMs of the lower gears. I thought it was the heat, but today in the rain it was happening more in upper 2nd / 3rd. It just…
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Scooter CDI with variable rev limiter - can it damage ignition?

I want to limit a delivery scooter with a variable CDI to 45 km/h (which can be unlimited by use of a remote). The dealer said such a limiter wears out the ignition and it's more likely to break. Is this really true? Because many scooters are…
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