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Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

After a year of trying to decide, I ordered the Vape ignition kit for my CT3:

Vape Link  

I ordered it on the 5th and it showed up at my house in South Carolina on the 8th.  

The kit was $370 plus $52 for shipping (Which is why it took me a year to decide to order) I ordered direct from Vape as it was cheaper than ordering from the various US resellers. Part number 781279900.

I will provide updates on my installation etc when I am done.

 
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
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Here's a recently posted video of a guy installing a Vape system on a 1973 CT3:

Vape System install on a CT3

He also installed 12v LEDs:

LED install on a CT3

(Don't be a hater..... he didn't keep all the lights original)
 
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

I started installing my Vape system tonight:

Here's what came in the package:

I started installing my Vape system tonight:

Here's what came in the package:


  
 
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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Replied by Quartermaster35 on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

I removed the old system and installed the new stator and flywheel:

The marks are lined up at top dead center (point of ignition)

It all went according to instructions from Vape so far.

  
 
1973 Yamaha CT3 175

Prior Bikes:
1973 Suzuki TS90
1977 Yamaha IT175
1978 Suzuki 390SP
1980 Yamaha 175 Tri-Moto
1969 Yamaha DT1 250
1981 Yamaha XS650 Special
1982 Suzuki GS550ES
1982 Honda 250R
1984 Honda Nighthawk "S"
2005 Kawasaki KLR650
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Replied by MarkT on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

Marks should line up 1.8mm BTDC, not TDC.

Blue wire that guy was grounding in first video simply connects to stock kill switch circuit.
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Replied by RT1 on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

I have a VAPE related question.

Adim:  I'll ask here on this thread (similar subject), but if not appropriate feel free to move elsewhere.

I am very close to making a 12V conversion and purchasing the VAPE system for my  RT2.  They are available in a AC version and a DC version.  Thus my question....

Why the difference, and which is is correct for a US bike (if that even enters into the equation).  

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I'm confused.

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Replied by AirborneSilva on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

DC version, here's a link to the instructions:  Vape installation instructions
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Replied by RT1 on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

Thank you!

 
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Replied by MarkT on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

Same system... AC version just doesn't come with rectifier/regulator and would be more suitable for a dirt bike with no battery/lights.
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Replied by RT1 on topic Electronic Ignition and 12 volt conversion

Then definitely DC system.  Battery & lights will be in place.

 
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