PVL IGNITION ADVICE 500 LC

I had one on my 360 it started fine

Thanks for the imput dude,yes I have had the timing @ .070,.075,.080..085.I have been all over with the air screw.I'm a big guy with strong legs I actually hear compression twice while kicking,and probably 3 times when on the de-compressor.On a side note,my CR500 Honda will not start on the de-compressor when cold either.But at only 6:1 compression will start on the first kick after sitting for a month.

I have no trouble starting my Honda CR500 either, but its kicker turns the engine over fairly fast and the ignition generates spark with very little crank speed.

Is there a way to wire in some AA's or a 9V to get the initial spark to turn the motor over?

Has anyone tried to fit a japanese ignition on one of the big bores?

the shafts are different, then you would need to create a mount for the stator
the newer ones do you them

Magneto is A/C and batteries are D/C. I was going to set up a charging battery to "energize" the ignition but converting D/C to A/C is a pain. My 84 500 had a PVL. It went on a 250 and a MotoPlat went back on. Penton admitted to me they are weak big bore/slow kicking speed ignitions. Work great on Hodaka's!

Yup, good on small bikes or bikes that spin over fast, not so good on big bikes or bikes that dont spin over fast.

I wish I had found out about these earlier... http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/acatalog/STK-018.html

Good Looking! I might give this a shot

I have one of these on the way.$260 shipped
http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/acatalog/STK-018.html

awesome can you give it a review when you get it? seems too good to be true, you know?

Will do.The only bad thing I hear is their customer service is just about non existence.
What is nice about this ignition is that it had a start timing retard.They also sell one for our Husy's with the external flywheel.

I'm looking forward to hearing how it works. I plan on getting one, but the politicians are delaying the purchase. Furlough days to follow

I just installed an electrex SEM style stator in my 1995 husaberg 501. Shipping took about 5 days to Canada.
The bike starts easy and seems to run very well at low rpm, as it seems like I can let it run down to idle speed on the trails and it does not flame out. It appears well made.

Remember when you could put a SEM stator from a KTM onto a Husaberg for like 130 bucks? That same stator is no longer available from KTM. I guess this is now the way to go.

Damn....super fast shipping,it arrived today,full report tomorrow.

I think I will try one of the external rotor kits for my 430.

Anxious to know who it works as I've got an '84 500CR with the PVL and even with all correct , she starts when she wants too......real joy kicking your brains out and then bump starting as your moto is on the line :-)

Had the same troubles on my 77 250CR. I don't think they should offer them for Husky's. Works fantastic on my 72 Penton 125 Six day though.