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cdi box help!

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by foxfighter, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. foxfighter

    foxfighter Member

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    my cdi is out when i tap it against frame bike dies. does anybody know where i can find one and how exact to my model must it be? i have a 85 maxim x 750. thx a bunch 4 any help! :?:
     
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    schmuckaholic Well-Known Member

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    Can't say as I have an answer for your question, but if you do get one, I wouldn't be so quick to toss the old one out -- sounds like a loose connection inside that could possibly be repaired.
     
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    CDI should really be the last thing you go to replace. They can be costly and hard to find - but others have had good luck. You can try your local bike wreckers and eBay.

    Be sure to rule out all other potentials. Does the bike have a good ground? What do you mean when you touch the cdi box against the frame the bike dies? Does that imply the bike is running when it happens? If so - I'd be hesitant to assume it was the CDI/TCI
     
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    the bike is in the shop now actually and they cant find a cdi anywhere even on ebay or thru theyre connections so i fig u guys might know? just dropped a bunch of cash on custom stuff makin it a ol skool bobber type and cdi is the only thing holdin me up now. grrrr
     
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    if you tap it and it dies, it is possible that you're dealing with a cold solder joint.

    so... if you're handy with a soldering iron, you could try (as a last resort) to re-touch all the soldered connections inside the CDI.

    I had to re-do one of mine -- I found out that a couple of traces inside were corroded, and some of the components were not tinned very good to begin with.
     
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    What is the number on your cdi unit. I have a half dozen or so laying around I might have the one you are looking for.
    George
     
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