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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: guest1552 on September 18, 2012, 10:23:08 PM

Title: XBR CDI
Post by: guest1552 on September 18, 2012, 10:23:08 PM

I've come to the conclusion the CDI on my XBR is shot.
You tap it, it works, you tap it, it don't work!!
I've trawled for many an hour looking for CDI's and yes there are some on e-bay that are second hand and just as old as the one on my bike and selling for fifty quid up wards (you can only ask yourself is it worth the gamble?)
I've contacted David Silver spares and got the reply, they are discontinued  :(
What to do next?
Does anyone know how to get my hands on a CDI for my bike that wont cost me a million quid for something that looks as if its just been dug out of the ground?
I've even considered the XL600 one, but it's the same story  :(

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: SteveC#222 on September 19, 2012, 07:25:16 AM

Theres one on Ebay now for £30 buy it now.  I doubt you'll be able to get anything other than second hand parts now, NOS doesn't exist and if you did find one it'll cost big money. An XL600 one will cost more second hand and you need the right one. Chances are if a second hand XBR one came from a working bike it'll be fine, XBR CDI's don't usually give a lot a trouble.

Ebay - 330793862776

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: Ian on September 19, 2012, 02:21:19 PM

If you manage to get another one that works and appears reliable, have you thought about taking your original one apart if possible (I have no knowledge of the appearance) and just seeing if there is a dry joint or broken wire etc  inside? It may worth a look seeing as the problems you are now encountering.

Just a thought.....

Ian

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest564 on September 20, 2012, 05:27:10 PM

Quote from: ian650 on September 19, 2012, 02:21:19 PM

If you manage to get another one that works and appears reliable, have you thought about taking your original one apart if possible (I have no knowledge of the appearance) and just seeing if there is a dry joint or broken wire etc  inside? It may worth a look seeing as the problems you are now encountering.
Just a thought.....
Ian

Its completely potted and very difficult to get apart without damaging components.

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest1552 on September 20, 2012, 05:56:49 PM

A mate with an E-Bay account has ordered me that thirty quid one.
Fingers x'd that'll sort it  :)

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest833 on September 24, 2012, 05:22:23 PM

Why didn't you ask me- i have loads- half the price....

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest1552 on September 24, 2012, 10:15:28 PM

Cheers Simmo,
No matter where you are or what you buy, there is always someone that has one at half the price, after you purchase one.
As my Mum always say's "sods law"
Please send me your email address in case I need another in the future

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest833 on September 25, 2012, 06:15:46 PM

i've pm'd you, cheers, John :)

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest1552 on September 28, 2012, 03:34:25 PM

Just for the record, CDI changed.
Bike works!!
HAPPY DAYS  :D

Title: Re: XBR CDI
Post by: guest1512 on February 02, 2013, 06:59:38 PM

Alternative solution is a hand programmable ignition module. I use it in my XBR.
http://progcdi.com