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Marque Remarks => Suzuki => Topic started by: Slow Pete on July 23, 2016, 02:25:23 pm

Title: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: Slow Pete on July 23, 2016, 02:25:23 pm: Hi All,
I'm looking at a new ignition from HPI in the UK for my 81 RM250. They are cheaper than PVL [around 315.00 Aus plus postage] and look impressive they have a choice of 2 power curves one of which I hope will give me a bit more low down power.

Has anyone had any experience with these ? They don't have a dealer in Australia but are popular in Europe.

Thanks
Title: Re: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: geoff on July 23, 2016, 04:37:38 pm: Hi, I have one fitted to a Weslake BSA Metisse. It has been bullet proof over the last eight years, and starts on first or second kick even after several weeks parked up.
I also have a couple of bikes fitted with Electrex ignitions and they have been very good.
Title: Re: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: LWC82PE on July 23, 2016, 05:45:19 pm: Pretty sure HPI is in Belgium. Electrex is in UK. I suspect some of that stuff comes out of Asia though despite claiming made in EU. I have not found any issues with Electrex stuff so far though.

Electrex importer in Australia is http://motorcycle-parts.com.au/index.php?a=products and thats where i get the stuff
Title: Re: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: tony27 on July 23, 2016, 05:50:28 pm: If you compare part numbers of HPI & Electrexworld ignitions you'll notice most are the same.
I have 2 bikes with Electrexworld set ups in them & haven't had any problems at all so I'd say you should be pretty happy with an HPI set up
Title: Re: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: Lozza on July 23, 2016, 11:59:53 pm: Quote from: Slow Pete on July 23, 2016, 02:25:23 pm
Hi All,
I'm looking at a new ignition from HPI in the UK for my 81 RM250. They are cheaper than PVL [around 315.00 Aus plus postage] and look impressive they have a choice of 2 power curves one of which I hope will give me a bit more low down power.

Has anyone had any experience with these ? They don't have a dealer in Australia but are popular in Europe.

Thanks

Mixed reviews from here and Europe and here in bikes and superkarts. From great to never pushed a bike so much. Careful with the curve you get given. A late model CR 250 is a good alternative.
Title: Re: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: bigk on July 24, 2016, 08:16:26 am: Bought many HPI's direct from EU (Belgium or Sweden), not a problem with any & about half the price of a a PVL.
K
Title: Re: HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]
Post by: PEZBerq on July 24, 2016, 06:51:26 pm: I have bought two Electrex World ignitions (stator and CDI/coil) from HPI in Belgium for Husky 510's with the inverted flywheel SEM's. 1984 and 1987 models.

First was excellent but the second stator was a dud. No spark. Sent it back and waiting the outcome. HPI said they will send it to the UK to fix or replace.....I hope ????