HPI ignitions [Horse power ignitions in the UK]

[Slow Pete]

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

[geoff]

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.

[LWC82PE]

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

[tony27]

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

[Lozza]

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.

[bigk]

Bought many HPI's direct from EU (Belgium or Sweden), not a problem with any & about half the price of a a PVL.
K

[PEZBerq]

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 ?