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Title: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: Mad Max on July 15, 2014, 10:05:00 am

Hello Gents, if I did spit the plug with the Motoplat and decide to buy an aftermaret system, what would you recomend?

Thanks

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: FritzG on July 18, 2014, 10:26:26 am

PVL or HPI, I run both and have no issues. The connectors on the HPI are a lot nicer but the HPI has the CDI unit separate from the coil so you have to find a place to mount it.

Fritz

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: HeavenVMX on July 18, 2014, 11:29:58 am

Have two of these to replace the motoplat on my Monties. They have external flywheels (which the Monties need) and lighting option is available. They have been excellent and easy to fit. Also have PVL but don't like the lack of flywheel but excellent ignition.

http://www.powerdynamo.biz/eng/systems/lists/overview.php#M

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: odd1 on July 18, 2014, 11:42:57 am

Mzb put it on 2 of my maico's and one of my huskys  and a ktm I just sold not cheap but great quality supplied by Les

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: bingowings on August 17, 2014, 06:03:39 pm

Stick with Motoplat, I've had an Electrexworld external rotor on my 490, at most 10 meetings, when would'nt
rev out. Sent it back to Electrexworld, who tested it and sent it back saying nothing wrong with it. Put an old Motoplat on, ran perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: KTM47 on August 17, 2014, 07:50:42 pm

I recently put a HPI (Horsepower Ignition) on my 490.  It now kick starts from cold after about five kicks and tickling carby twice.  When I first fitted it worked great for about three rides then it wouldn't start at all.  Anyway it ended up being crank seal. I split the cases and found big end was worn as well, replaced both seals and main bearings too.

Anyway I would recommend HPI, also they are reasonably priced if you get them direct from Belgium.

Google HPI and you will find them, they have ignitions for almost everything.

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: peter l on August 23, 2014, 01:33:27 am

I have a hpi on my yz250g it picked up around 2.5 to 3 hp on dyno over stock Yamaha

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: scottm on August 23, 2014, 03:39:40 am

Speak to Mick at Prime8 re PVL's

Title: Re: '81 490 aftermarket ignition
Post by: Rookie#1 on August 23, 2014, 07:23:26 am

Quote from: scottm on August 23, 2014, 03:39:40 am

Speak to Mick at Prime8 re PVL's

http://prime-8-racing.mybigcommerce.com/  :)