Author Topic: Opinions and comments wanted - new Cycle-X product (Read 9937 times)

KB02 · « **on:** February 18, 2009, 07:19:03 AM »

or maybe it's been there a while and I just hadn't noticed, BUT, what do you all this of this?

Cycle X power arc ignitions

I had been planning on going Dyna with my K8 project, but if the price ends up being cheaper...

JS550 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:08:29 AM »

I was just looking at that the other day. Curious as to how much it will be though??

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:36:23 AM »

Sounds $$$. When my Dyna goes, I may look at this one, depends on the $$$

bradweingartner · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:58:07 AM »

Looks real good on paper.

Magnetic sensors aren't necessarily inherently bad if the execution is good. Adding a 24 or 36 tooth trigger for a magnetic Hall Effect or Variable Reluctance sensor will greatly improve spark accuracy.

Worst part about optical sensors is they don't like dirt or oil! Otherwise they are great.

I'm definitely curious about the cost. If it's even remotely in the ballpark of a Dyna I'd be all over it.

bert96 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:24:53 PM »

Would like to hear the thought of hondaman about this...

goon 1492 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:22:07 PM »

Aahhh Bert I want the rest of your avatar......
PPLLEEASSEE!!!!!!
I to want to hear hondamans thoughts because I am aiming his direction soon for goodies....

eldar · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:23:55 PM »

Well they have another ign and it was like $500. I would have to guess this will be the same but who knows. Would be nice if it was cheaper but then if you NEED a system like this, then you got $$$ into the motor already so why not.

fishhead · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:28:48 PM »

It's an adapted HD ignition system called Spyke.

http://www.spykeinc.com/HTM/Products/AIS.htm

http://www.spykeinc.com/Images/JPG/Products/Billboard/AIS.jpg

EDIT:
Interesting.

http://www.dumbassbiker.com/store/page28.html

Go down 3/4 of the way to the bottom and look for
"AIS Triple-Spark Ignition Kit w/ Coil & Plug Wires, Dual-Fire SPIADAK"

and I quote from the link shown

"Spyke's Acculight Ignition System is a software/hardware based ignition development system which can be used to create custom ignition systems for 1,2,H-D,3,4,6 and 8 cylinder engines. Both 2 and 4 cycle engines are supported."

Interesting..

eldar · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2009, 03:32:13 PM »

I may have missed but I wonder what the price tag on that unit runs!

KB02 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:44:18 AM »

Quote from: eldar, Master of the K8 Thunder! on February 18, 2009, 03:32:13 PM

I may have missed but I wonder what the price tag on that unit runs!

Well, from this link below, they are selling at $285 - on sale.

Quote from: fishhead on February 18, 2009, 01:28:48 PM

EDIT:
Interesting.

http://www.dumbassbiker.com/store/page28.html

Go down 3/4 of the way to the bottom and look for
"AIS Triple-Spark Ignition Kit w/ Coil & Plug Wires, Dual-Fire SPIADAK"

and I quote from the link shown

"Spyke's Acculight Ignition System is a software/hardware based ignition development system which can be used to create custom ignition systems for 1,2,H-D,3,4,6 and 8 cylinder engines. Both 2 and 4 cycle engines are supported."

Interesting..

fishhead · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:55:08 AM »

Heres a better link.

http://www.powerarc.com/

Alan F. · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2009, 05:57:30 AM »

Quote

Aahhh Bert I want the rest of your avatar......
PPLLEEASSEE!!!!!!

+1

eldar · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:03:52 AM »

285 on sale huh. Well that is not as bad as I was figuring.

Soos · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:27:58 AM »

wow. Looks impressive....
I will agree optical with software control can be more stable over temp extremes, and uneven spacing of the pickups
To what extent... dunno.

I couldn't find the listing of those showing the $$ for it through cycle-X...
Am I missing something?

If anyone gets this PLEASE!!!!!! post something on it.
Looks amazingly adaptable.
I will agree that optics are WAY more sensitive to contamination(dirt, oil, and almost anything else as well)
But if you THOROUGHLY cleaned the cover case(and nearby area) and got a new gasket, it would have a better chance.
rubber gloves for the install to help reduce contamination...
?even clean the tools used? if it's a pricey unit, might be worth the work...

Would like to see before and after dyno runs.

before the swap, and after getting the new ignition system going.

I wonder if one of those pickups could be adapted to a DYNA2000?
Mabey I will have to get a electronics for dummies book......
theirs has too many holes, and needs software to run it, but 2 photo sensors, and a disk with the appropriate hole pattern(s?)...
..... my "things to investigate" project list is immense.... heres one more.

l8r

Soos · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:42:45 AM »

http://www.powerarc.com/ids/idshelp/installation.htm

...look at the lower half of the page
"Due to the high energy and multi-spark capability cross firing is a real concern. Never route wires closer than 1" from each other."

sounds interesting.

l8r

bert96 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:49:11 AM »

Quote from: Alan F. on February 19, 2009, 05:57:30 AM

Quote
Aahhh Bert I want the rest of your avatar......
PPLLEEASSEE!!!!!!

+1

me too

KB02 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2009, 06:13:45 AM »

They came out with an introductory price of $299. I e-mailed them for an invoice.

bradweingartner · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:27:54 PM »

Quote from: KB02 on February 27, 2009, 06:13:45 AM

They came out with an introductory price of $299. I e-mailed them for an invoice.

I emailed asking what the price is for the programmable version. And the PLC cable to program it.

Very interested in this if the computer programmable model is at the $299 price point.

KB02 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:12:08 PM »

I just got the new Ignition in the mail. It looks very simple to install. The coils seem like they should be able to be placed in the stock location without trouble at all. I will keep the forum updated once I am able to get it installed.

leeck · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2009, 05:45:07 PM »

does anyone know if you can put that dual row chain in a stock framed bike. it would look tits on my rat bike project.

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:09:08 PM »

that looks awesome way better than dyna 2000 i would go for it!!!

KB02 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2009, 04:55:40 AM »

I got the ignition and made up a little mounting plate to put the coils in the stock location. Should be plenty of clearance from the tank. Now I just need a couple of frame clamps and coil wires/caps to pop on.

goon 1492 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2009, 09:37:10 AM »

Ya know I was just thinkin the other day about cutting out a plate to help block the heat off of the engine but still let air flow through for cooling. Let us know the difference in power.

oldfett · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2009, 09:48:42 AM »

Does the CycleX system have an adjustable rev limiter like the Dyna 2000?

ev0lution7 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2009, 09:56:54 AM »

YUP...

its MUCH more adjustable and acurate not even in the same class... thats like asking if you should be putting cheep $.99 cent oil in your Mercades AMG race car?

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Author Topic: Opinions and comments wanted - new Cycle-X product (Read 9937 times)

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