So, if I understand it correctly, Hondaman's ignition will overcome the inherent flaw in the SOHC's collapsing field design by increasing coil saturation time and maximizing output voltage resulting in a stronger spark? Is that an accurate statement?
No.
One, there is no inherent flaw. It works as well today as it did when new.
Two, the coil saturation time (dwell time) is controlled by the point cam, and the point gap in both cases. The only need for increased coil saturation time would be in very low voltage supply situations and at high RPM. Higher than the bike's present red line. Know that once the coil is saturated more time with current fed to the coils is just wasted and lost as heat.
Saturation is similar to pregnancy, once there, that's it, you can't be more saturated as you can't be more pregnant.
What you gain with the HM unit is consistency of function, as there is no charring of the point contacts or erosion from electrical current effects, which would alter point gap and timing functions.
Why do you feel you need "stronger spark"? Are you increasing the spark gaps? Are you increasing compression ratio? Are you increasing red line? Are you trying to make old worn plugs fire similar to new ones?
Furthermore, your points will last longer because his transistors are shouldering the current to the coils and the points are just acting like low current switches?
True. The only wear item is the point rubbing block on the cam. If you keep water out of the point area, the re-lube and adjust cycles would be about 50K miles -ish.
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