Boyer ignition

[seadog]

Gents, I have a r60/5 which at the moment starts and runs fine on its points/ condenser, however when I browse these hallowed threads I regularly read that people have swapped this for Boyer ignition on their bike.
I was just wondering what benefits and or advantages this had on the bikes performance?

Hope it's not a stupid question?!!

Regards


Mike

 

[Micky]

I had a 1979 R100RS and the timing was all over the place, the two cylinders were at different degrees of firing advance. Used to 'pink' terribly

Fitted the Boyer B set up .... result

Much smoother and consistent .... you know it makes sense

 

[seadog]

Thanks for the reply Micky.

If I were to fit a boyer B to the bike which would be better, the standard micro utilising the original coils (new coils on there ) or the micro kit inc coil and HT leads?

Thanks again


Mike

 

[Rob Farmer]

One of the problems with the points is the quality. Even BMW have started supplying chinese made points and condensers.

I have a 78 R100/7 that still has points fitted, i'd be more than happy to stay with points if I could buy decent quality ones. Points used to last for years but the last few sets I've fitted are burnt and pitted within a few months and need frequent adjustment to keep the bike running well. If you've ever burnt the skin off the back of your hand trying to adjust airhead points you will be aware of one of the main advantages - I even managed to burn my ear once

Whatever you do don't be tempted by the cheaper, black, Mark III ignition. It has the wrong curve for airheads. The Microdigital is spot on.

 

[Beemerboff]

As Micky found out, the original advance unit wears, and as yours will be coming up for 40 years old, it will probably be worn too.

The Microdigital, or the Micropower if you fancy a new twin outlet coil, is cheaper than the OEM advance unit, and is a fit and forget unit - I havent touched the digital I fitted to my /75 twelve years ago, so it has probably been cheaper than replacing points and condenser .

And no more burnt wrists setting the timing.

If your existing system is working like new, and your riding style is such that you keep the motor spinning over 3000 revs you wont notice much , if any, improvement in the way the bike runs - even the very expensive crank mount systems are undetectable when switchable back to back with a good points system.

But if your old system is getting a bit tired you will notice a difference.

Some also claim that the improved curve improves slow running, to the extent that 1800 revs in top is possible, but I for one am never going to find out if that is true, as I keep mine spinning a lot faster than that.

 

[seadog]

Thanks for all the info gents looks like I will have a bit to do when I get ashore!


Mike

 

[Micky]

Thanks for the reply Micky.

If I were to fit a boyer B to the bike which would be better, the standard micro utilising the original coils (new coils on there ) or the micro kit inc coil and HT leads?

Thanks again


Mike

I don't know Mike but I think your question is answered by the esteemed collective above