Ignition problem/bad cdi

[Texas30cal]

That’s what I’m afraid of as well, I am capable of checking it but don’t know what it should be. I’ve acquired a original OEM box as well as a OEM stator I should have late next week so these will just be back up parts. The box I have also kicks back but it’s manageable, temporarily, everything is new so there won’t be any hard running until after I get the OEM parts, even then “hard” is a relative term as my age, arthritis, back issues, neck surgeries limit what I can do. This build is something I’ve been wanting to do for 29 years and with the exception of the ignition issue it’s been lots of fin.

[JOEY11]

My 85 came with an aftermarket cdi and stator but didn't find that out until may hours of thinking it's fuel related. Once I figured it out I swapped both with used oem and it runs like it should. I've yet to hear someone say they've had luck running the aftermarket ebay junk electronics on these bikes so I can't believe these companies are still selling them. I wish someone could rewind our oem stators or make one that actually works like oem but I guess there's not enough need for it.

[Hawaiiysr]

I've used a ricks cdi. It's the red box. It can cause kick back if you don't kick it over good. But that was my only complaint. It ran just fine. I wouldn't call it junk but I also wouldn't call it a great replacement. Still I keep it just in case my oem goes kaput

[croat1]

My 85 came with an aftermarket cdi and stator but didn't find that out until may hours of thinking it's fuel related. Once I figured it out I swapped both with used oem and it runs like it should. I've yet to hear someone say they've had luck running the aftermarket ebay junk electronics on these bikes so I can't believe these companies are still selling them. I wish someone could rewind our oem stators or make one that actually works like oem but I guess there's not enough need for it.

Stator rewind service:

https://www.rickystator.com/page/rewinds

Joe

[JOEY11]

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Stator rewind service:

https://www.rickystator.com/page/rewinds

Joe
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Thanks. I didn't know they provided that service. Have you used them or know anyone that has? That's one of the places I've heard mixed reviews on with their new stators.

[croat1]

Stator rewind service:

https://www.rickystator.com/page/rewinds

Joe
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Thanks. I didn't know they provided that service. Have you used them or know anyone that has? That's one of the places I've heard mixed reviews on with their new stators.
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I have not used them.  I know a few guys that have with no issues (new stator).  Also, one thing to remember is a lot of guys confuse Ricky Stator with Ricks Stator.  I’m pretty sure every says to stay away from the “Ricks”.

Joe