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Offline Prospect

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GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« on: November 02, 2021, 07:26:48 PM »
This is the electronic ignition on my gl1000. The bike runs but I'd like to know what kind of electronic ignition this is? I'd like to find the instructions for it so I can make sure it's set correctly.
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2021, 03:36:56 PM »
Found the answer. It's a prestolite.
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2021, 03:44:29 PM »
 Think member Terry is pretty familiar with the Prestolite system and they have been around a long time. I've got one for a 750 packed away somewhere I took off an old engine.
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2021, 10:39:02 PM »
Yep, it's a Prestolite. I had a few NOS CB750 units years ago, no idea where I put them, maybe I sold them? They were very "Low rent" systems, and I don't think they'll ever be collectable, but if it's still working, that's great, it'd be at least 40 years old. ;D
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2021, 08:23:32 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 01, 2021, 10:39:02 PM
Yep, it's a Prestolite. I had a few NOS CB750 units years ago, no idea where I put them, maybe I sold them? They were very "Low rent" systems, and I don't think they'll ever be collectable, but if it's still working, that's great, it'd be at least 40 years old. ;D
Still working. I did the timing belt, valve adjustment, coolant change, oil change, u-joint service, new tires, brakes rebuilt, carburetor rebuilt and pressed the starter button. Bike fired after little hesitation but it hasn't run since early 90s. I'm glad the prestolite is working. Saves me a lot of headaches trying to figure out what's wrong. I found the instructions for it but I'm not sure if I want to start playing around with the current setup. I'm going to leave well enough alone and maybe check it with dynamic timing.
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2021, 08:46:28 AM »
My friends has the same one. We set it so the total advance is right on. At idle it’s a bit advanced, but runs well. Years ago he sent his carbs to a guy in the USA. “Pistol Pete”.
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2021, 09:02:24 AM »
Unfortunately, Pete is no longer with us. We thought his kids would carry on the business, specifically Moose his daughter, but it appears that his excellent service passed with him.
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Re: GL1000 electronic ignition identification
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2021, 08:05:11 PM »
Truly sad. Pete did a set for my ‘76 GL1000 about 20 years ago. Best money I ever get spent! Quite a character. RIP.
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