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I have a 1986 honda 250r, and I was wondering what a cdi unit would exactly do to my bike. How do they work?
You have one in your bike now. It's a little black box about 4"long x 2" wide, it's you Ignition system. You can find it by removing the front plastic on the quad, and it's just under the headlight attached to the frame with a rubber mount.
You may want to update it with a 88 CDI unit.
[ 09-26-2002, 06:52 AM: Message edited by: Mr.DUNE ]
You may want to update it with a 88 CDI unit.
[ 09-26-2002, 06:52 AM: Message edited by: Mr.DUNE ]
The only bumb question is the not asked. Sure we beat you up pretty bad around here, but its all in fun.
Welcome scott and hope to see you post more!!!![[Disturbed]](graemlins/disturbed.gif)
Welcome scott and hope to see you post more!!!
Niether one of you guys can spell DUMB ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
DOH!!! stupid spell checker!!!
DUM
Well, you can't spell neither! So there. ![[Roll]](graemlins/rollsmile.gif)
quote:Neither
Originally posted by BuggyGirl:
Niether one of you guys can spell DUMB
quote:I think he's asking what an 88 CDI unit will do for him.
Originally posted by scottcalvin:
I have a 1986 honda 250r, and I was wondering what a cdi unit would exactly do to my bike. How do they work?
quote:Sorry Scott, we did get a little side tracked there. It happens to some of us easily. I don't know what advantages an 88 CDI has over the 86, but there are other companies that make these little aftermarket black boxes too.
Originally posted by BamBam:
quote:I think he's asking what an 88 CDI unit will do for him.
Originally posted by scottcalvin:
I have a 1986 honda 250r, and I was wondering what a cdi unit would exactly do to my bike. How do they work?
A CDI recieves a signal from your pickup coils, telling where the pistons are in the stroke. The CDI tells the coils when to fire. Aftermarket or even an 88 on an 86 might advance or retard the timing (when the coil actually gives a spark depending on where the piston is). That's about the only function of the CDI unit until newer bikes started coming out with fuel injection. But thats another story. Basically, they make your bike run better, generally more horsepower.
I'm no expert, but that's my 3 pennies.
quote:Yea, what he said.
Originally posted by Chummin:
DOH!!! stupid spell checker!!!
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quote:See what I mean Scott...
Originally posted by BuggyGirl:
quote:Yea, what he said.
Originally posted by Chummin:
DOH!!! stupid spell checker!!!
Lut's face it. Nun ov yu giys can spel. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
It also might provide a little hotter spark. Wuz mine speelin otay?? ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
So besides the fact that we all can't spell. Are you guys recommending that I make the change or not? Will the pros out weigh the cons?
It was recommended to me by C.T. racing to do the swap and I did notice a change for the better.
Originally posted by MR. Dunes
It was recommended to me by C.T. racing to do the swap and I did notice a change for the better.
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What kind of CDI unit are you using in your bike?
It was recommended to me by C.T. racing to do the swap and I did notice a change for the better.
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What kind of CDI unit are you using in your bike?
I run a Honda 88-89 4trax250r CDI. It gives a hotter spark and improved performance. If you are into racing then I would go with the LRD unit...
[ 10-01-2002, 11:20 AM: Message edited by: Mr.DUNE ]
[ 10-01-2002, 11:20 AM: Message edited by: Mr.DUNE ]
Are they easy to change? ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Just take off your front fenders and locate the CDI unit. Its a little black box that is held on to the frame by a rubber sleeve. unplug it and remove it from the sleeve. replace with a new one plug it in and put everything back together. That's it.
Dang that is pretty easy. I looked at it today and now I understand. thanks a ton.
you mean after all this time your just now looking at it!!!!
Boy, you belong here! Welcome to the board!!
![[Beer]](graemlins/beer.gif)
Boy, you belong here! Welcome to the board!!
Make sure you set the points at .032 ![[Bandit]](graemlins/bandit.gif)
Originally posted by Chummin
you mean after all this time your just now looking at it!!!!
Boy, you belong here! Welcome to the board!!
Im a little slow to getting around to these things. I have never had a problem with my bike and I liked everything about it. But now its time to make this thing a little faster. Hey Im a young guy, and two years new to this. But its the best.
you mean after all this time your just now looking at it!!!!
Boy, you belong here! Welcome to the board!!
Im a little slow to getting around to these things. I have never had a problem with my bike and I liked everything about it. But now its time to make this thing a little faster. Hey Im a young guy, and two years new to this. But its the best.
Set the points on? Like I said Im new. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
quote:Are you sure. I think .032 is a little wide for the 250. I think those are supposed to be set at .030.
Originally posted by treshombre:
Make sure you set the points at .032
quote:Will you guys stop jacken with the guy. Just leave them at .035 or you stand a chance at burning out your muffler bearings.
Originally posted by cr500cop:
quote:Are you sure. I think .032 is a little wide for the 250. I think those are supposed to be set at .030.
Originally posted by treshombre:
Make sure you set the points at .032
Well as long as you change the oil filter often I don't believe that should be a problem.
Although I have found that changing out the stale air in the tires does make a diference in the big dunes.
Although I have found that changing out the stale air in the tires does make a diference in the big dunes.
The anti-vibration jelly in the handlebars needs to be checked also. Set points at .33
Are you talking about the spark plug gap?
You guys are jerks!!! Don't listen to them..
Points is just another term for Teeth on your sprocket.
Hey, when you change that box out, you might want to re-align the hook-latch system under your tank with the air-box again. Couple of zip ties should do the trick.
Hope that helps..
Points is just another term for Teeth on your sprocket.
Hey, when you change that box out, you might want to re-align the hook-latch system under your tank with the air-box again. Couple of zip ties should do the trick.
Hope that helps..
Air box?? You still have that?? Get rid of all that and run a piece of screen door mesh duct taped to the carb.
does that really work? The window screen and duct tape... I know what I'm doin' this weekend! ![[Spin]](graemlins/spin2.gif)
I really know a lot more than I act like now...Ive been reading up on my stuff. I just wanted to see how would lie to me....thanks a lot guys. ![[Angry Fire]](graemlins/angryfire.gif)
But hey its all in good fun .....right? ![[Cheese]](graemlins/cheese.gif)
Even I know you guys are messing with Scott.
You guys should be ashamed of yourselves
Those are all tricks to make sandrails faster.
You guys should be ashamed of yourselves
Those are all tricks to make sandrails faster.
when the sand crytalizes in the cylinders it really make you go fast almost like a shot of NOS
NOS. That little acronym never ceases to amaze me. Its funny how a brand name can become what the whole thing is called. Like Kleenex(facial tissues) or Saran wrap(plastic cling wrap).
RRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHHTTTTT! I just keep drinking my beer now. ![[Face Lick]](graemlins/facelick.gif)
MMMMMMMMMMmmm.... Beeeeeeeeerrrrrrr. ![[Love]](graemlins/love.gif)
NOS? Nutz on Sand?
Vor
Vor
Hey Scott, Glad to see your a good sport
We just be messin with you a bit but good to see you don't take it personal.... Remember we're not laughing with you we're laughing at you!
Anyway I got a cold beer with your name on it ( is your name Coors?) redeemable at the next gathering ( Oct 11th? ) stop by and we'll throw one down Just look for a 28' Extreme toy trailer being pulled by a black Ford Expedition you might see a Suzuki Z400 parked near it as well...If I am not around just come on in and help yourself!! Grab some snacks while your there as well!!! Look forward to meetin ya
[ 10-07-2002, 05:15 PM: Message edited by: treshombre ]
We just be messin with you a bit but good to see you don't take it personal.... Remember we're not laughing with you we're laughing at you!
Anyway I got a cold beer with your name on it ( is your name Coors?) redeemable at the next gathering ( Oct 11th? ) stop by and we'll throw one down
Just look for a 28' Extreme toy trailer being pulled by a black Ford Expedition you might see a Suzuki Z400 parked near it as well...If I am not around just come on in and help yourself!! Grab some snacks while your there as well!!! Look forward to meetin ya [ 10-07-2002, 05:15 PM: Message edited by: treshombre ]
Tres Im not going to be able to make it out next weekend....as much as I want to I have to work Saturday night. I will put a raincheck on that beer until Nov. 1. I am out there forsure. Maybe the weekend before too, just tentative.
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