How Motorcycle Ignition Works?

What is motorcycle ignition?

A motorcycle ignition system’s main purpose is to create the spark, which ignites an air/fuel mixture within the motorcycle engine.

How does an ignition igniter work?

The igniter is the step up transformer that sits inline between the engine control computer and the ignition coil. It takes the low amperage signal from the computer, usually a 12 volt square wave, and steps it up to higher amperage trigger signal for the ignition coil.

What does an ignition coil do on a motorcycle?

Motorcycle Spare Parts, Motorcycle Ignition System An ignition coil is a necessary device in a motorcycle ignition system. In order to igniting the fuel, it transforms the battery’s low voltage to the thousands of volts and creates an electric spark in the spark plugs.

What are the 3 types of ignition systems?

There are three basic types of automotive ignition systems: distributor-based, distributor-less, and coil-on-plug (COP). Early ignition systems used fully mechanical distributors to deliver the spark at the right time. Next came more reliable distributors equipped with solid-state switches and ignition control modules.

Which is best TCI or CDI?

CDI’s have very high spark voltage compared to TCI, but CDI also has a very short spark duration. CDI powered coils also can be used in higher rev situations because the coil isn’t dependent on time to build up inductance in the secondary coils, it is amplitude dependent.

What causes ignition failure?

Excessive heat and vibration can cause the insulating material to break down and create internal coil failure. Worn secondary ignition components such as spark plugs or wires can cause a coil work harder, require more voltage, and therefore significantly reduce the operating life of the coil.

What replaced breaker points?

Breaker points have been largely replaced by electronic devices in newer automobiles. Most now use a magnetic device, called a reluctor, that is operated by the distributor shaft to produce timed electric signals, which are amplified and used to control the current to the induction coil.

How do you test ignition points?

Test for continuity between the block and the stationary point attached to the distributor plate. Rotate the engine until the points are closed. Use the multi-meter to test for a good connection between the points. A slight gap when the points are supposed to be closed will keep your machine from running.

What could be the cause of a motorcycle not to start?

A clogged vent tube on your gas tank can also restrict the gas from flowing through the system. Another fuel issue is that your bike might not start because it is flooded. To un-flood the engine, you will need to remove the spark plugs.

What gives power to the ignition coil?

The battery provides low voltage electricity to the ignition coil. The ignition coil converts the low voltage electricity into high voltage power in timed pulses. The power travels down the spark plug wires to the spark plugs and causes sparks. The sparks ignite the fuel and air in the engine cylinders.

How long do motorcycle ignition coils last?

Typically, modern ignition coils will last 3 days or 30+ years without much trouble in between. But that doesn’t mean they can’t go bad — and some do. Replacing one during the life of one of these bikes would be unexpected, though; replacing two indicates that you’ve got another problem in your ignition system.

Can you drive with a bad ignition coil?

It is possible to drive with a faulty Coil On Plug (COP), but not advisable. Driving with a faulty waste spark ignition system won’t be possible. Driving with a faulty coil pack can damage other components of the engine.