Ultima Ignition 53-660 Install

[36kings]

Hi all,

Just purchased a new Ultima Programmable Ignition Kit 53-660.

My El Bruto 100" has the 53-645 module installed and was pre set/pre timed. Motor was running fine until I had a few let's say ball breaker of issues, hence fried my module.

Now when I swap it out, do I have to perform any particular timing adjustments? Or just swap it out as the engine is pre times/tuned?

Sorry for the stupid question but I don't want to fuck up anything.

I might be jumping the gun some what as I haven't even received the unit yet.

But any pre install advise would be appreciated as I am mechanically savvy, but I have never timed an engine before.

Thanks,
Jeb

[Batto]

Hey Jeb i was going to write it all out for ya, but when you get your module all the info will be with it .. its a peace of piss to do. you are only going to static time it and thats safe as long as you dont flog the shit out of it, i have a dyna 2000 i in one of my motors and the pre set in the 127,it go's well with it and when she's run in then i will swap them over.There's heaps in here for you to read and some bloke's go into great detail, and they are right on love this place and when start to work agian i will contribute to this site as it is a great place and most seem to be like me, LOVE THE MOTOCICKEL, been riding since i was 5 years old and always trying to beat the wind. and the wanna bees.

[36kings]

Originally Posted by Batto

Hey Jeb i was going to write it all out for ya, but when you get your module all the info will be with it .. its a peace of piss to do. you are only going to static time it and thats safe as long as you dont flog the shit out of it, i have a dyna 2000 i in one of my motors and the pre set in the 127,it go's well with it and when she's run in then i will swap them over.There's heaps in here for you to read and some bloke's go into great detail, and they are right on love this place and when start to work agian i will contribute to this site as it is a great place and most seem to be like me, LOVE THE MOTOCICKEL, been riding since i was 5 years old and always trying to beat the wind. and the wanna bees.

Couldn't have agreed with you more there Rusty!

Will call you once I have the ignition in hand, missed out on a charity fundraiser cruise today.. So hanging to get some air through the jugs mate..

I think I owe you a few beers and a smoke

[Batto]

Cool Bro,,, one day soon we will hook up and chase the wind..AND DRINK BEER.......

[36kings]

Hey all, received my new Ignition Module kit today.

I already removed the stock Ultima Igntion module, but left the Gold coloured timing rotor in tact and untouched.

I will be attempting to static time the ignition this weekend.

I am assuming I can just use the timing rotor which is already installed, correct?

Also I have programmed the ignition as follows:

SW1 - OFF - VOES Normal
SW2 - ON, SW3 - OFF - Curve 2 for 100ci
SW4 - OFF, SW5 - OFF - 5500RPM limiter
SW6 - ON - Single Fire

I am going to install the module right in place of the old one (using existing installed timing rotor).

Make sure the crankshaft to TDC on compression stroke for the front cylinder.

Turn the module clockwise carefully until the Red LED just turns off.

Is that all? Seems simple enough..

Thanks,
Jeb

[Batto]

Well done Jeb you got the bull by the horns now mate. Got a new job with a local transport company and will be running Melbourne a fair bit so may be able to catch up one day. Good luck mate.

[36kings]

Sounds like a plan Rusty!

[Limegreen]

maybe i shoulda but i never even static timed mine when my first module went T U. I just swapped the module (set the dip switches) and thats it.

runs better then new

[36kings]

Originally Posted by Limegreen

maybe i shoulda but i never even static timed mine when my first module went T U. I just swapped the module (set the dip switches) and thats it.

runs better then new

I would have thought that no static timing would result in possible misfiring and also pinging.

[pop 28]

your iggy has a red light on it thats what to use for your timing set up... just follow the instructions and you will be fine

[36kings]

Ok followed the instructions, installed the ignition module (remember I used the already installed gold timing rotor).

Wired it all up, I'm now becoming the wiring king

Removed timing inspection plug and found TDC on compression stroke (well what I thought to have been compression and not exhaust) as there was air pushing through the comp release on the front jug.

Turned the ignition module clockwise but couldn't get the red led to turn on, so for some reason its not at a firing point.

When key ignition is on, the red led blinks for about a quarter of a second then goes off. This is normal if the module is not sensing a firing point.

Should I remove the old gold timing rotor? Could the rotor be out of alignment or could I just be a exhaust stroke?

Need some help fellas.. Pulling my hair out and resorting to to many beers and smoke.

[Batto]

Hey Jeb whats going on there. maybe you should check that the rotor is sitting in its grove on the cam. if its o.k. then pull the plugs on both jugs then turn motor over with the starter, now keep a finger in the front jug to make sure you are at the compression stroke, then roll motor back past tdc then back agian to the igntion mark T..... and static time. if for some reason the red light dont come on or it blinks at you then move it all the way counter clock wise untill the light comes on then turn clock wise untill it go's out thats it.if you have any trouble you can ring me and i will walk ya though it .

[36kings]

We have spark.. Static timed and she fired right up... Sounds good and starts much easier in comparison to before I had all the ignition troubles.

Bring on the sunshine, I want to ride..

[d t s]

with the 53-660 did you set DTC at the 3.0? and did that help you wth the light going out /blinking etc?

[36kings]

I just followed the instructions that came with the ignition. So only static timed the bike.