CB750 - How to install Dynatek electronic ignition & set ignition timing

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One of the upgrades in this 1972 Classic Honda was to sort the ignition system. When the bike came into the workshop it was very difficult to start & when running wasn't smooth, often misfiring & under powered.
Initial inspections found may faults with the Primary ignition circuit, excessive voltage drops in the wiring, connectors, ignition switch & even the kill switch!
In previous Episodes these issues were all fixed & now it's time for the icing on the cake - Electronic Ignition! This kit from Dynatek appears, on the face of it to be relatively easy to install & setup - I guess there's only one way to find out....
Enjoy
Andy
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@andreokazaki14 Жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. I brought my laptop to the garage while I installed the Dynatek ignition on my CB750 K0. I also replaced the crappy connectors, which was the plan as soon as I opened the box and saw what was supplied. The last thing to be done is to adjust the cam chain with the help of #1881, then just patiently wait till winter is over. Thanks for making it easier to get this old bike back on the road.

@themondoone6316 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I watched due to the cute girl in the title sequence but stayed for the amazing detailed information on wiring the ignition. I currently am installing an electronic ignition on my CB750A (yes a Hondamatic)and your advice has been invaluable. I had no idea what I was doing. The coil install video was also incredibly informative. Thank you for your hard work.

@dreamin47_ Жыл бұрын

Convinced me now in 2023, not to mention loved it firing up without exhaust tubes !!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS

@patmcgaha8120 3 жыл бұрын

Old points and condensers removed and a new Dynatek ignition system installed. Followed video and it all went smoothly. Thanks for the step by step instructional video! 1977, CB550 Four K

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, pleased it went well & you found the video helpful. Thanks Pat. Andy

@machuberal 9 ай бұрын

It sounded so much better than the last video's fire up. Thanks a ton. Rebuilding my dad's old 1970 CB750.

@AndyMechanic 9 ай бұрын

Good luck with the project. All the best. Andy

@richardroos5965 3 жыл бұрын

Superior to other KZfaq Dytnatek Installation videos because so detailed! Thank you for sharing your expertise with the public so that almost anyone can install the product!

@user-lr1pj4ot3g 7 ай бұрын

Your videos are amazingly helpful, thank you, with your help I've just managed to better understand the instructions given and complete installation of electronic ignition on my CB750k4 without the need for regressive steps, brilliant, again thank you. 👍👍👍

@AndyMechanic 7 ай бұрын

No problem at all, I enjoyed the job & it's great to hear the video is helpful to you & others. Ride safe. Andy

@bobkinney2430 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job, Andy! The bike did fire up faster and sounded better on the the election ignition module!! Like you, I highly recommend these when working on an older bike. It's like a major upgrade for spark.

@daveco1270 2 жыл бұрын

I used that scotch lock when I first installed mine. I was new to bikes and didn't know any better. I've since gone back and removed it. I got some proper connectors and used the black/white wire going to the rear brake switch for power. I cut off the single female connector on that black/white wire, put a double female connector on it, then put a proper male connector on the red wire. Works great. The engine sounds so weird with no exhaust pipes.

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Yes, very poppy with the pipes off :-)

@GeoCherian 3 жыл бұрын

Should be one of the best video on this job,love to watch your attention to detail.Awesome video Andy.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You George :-)

@MrNorman1956 9 ай бұрын

I have a CB750 (engine 1976, Carbs 1977, frame and Front end, chopped up CB750F Super Sport) and so many parts from other bikes, I call it my Frankenbike. Decided to go with electronic ignition on "Frank". Watched this video about 20 times, until I could recite it in my sleep, with a Brit accent no less. Got the ignition in and wired, and it started so smooth and runs so much better. Problem is, the Emgo ignition lock switch has a dead lead for the rear lights, where no power goes to the Brown-white no matter what... Shit. Getting a new switch sent soon. Can't wait to get frank out screaming thru town. Thanks Andy!

@AndyMechanic 9 ай бұрын

No problem Mr Norman, pleased you found the video helpful :-) Good luck with the ignition switch & ride safe. All the best Andy

@MrNorman1956 9 ай бұрын

@@AndyMechanic That and the preceding video were both very helpful, thank you. Learned a lot. You ride safe as well. I figure our drivers around here are somewhat crazier than Down Under.

@eddiec.3468 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the walk through. Very detailed

@cb400fhonda6 2 жыл бұрын

That was brilliant work mate Now this will aid me to install My kit on the cb350/400f Cheers

@kobiroar4221 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Andy

@dietriho 3 жыл бұрын

Andy , great job , super explained AND got inspired to install it on my CB 550 K3 too! Greets from Germany!

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Great & good luck - it's a relatively easy install just follow the steps in the video - should be relatively the same for the 550. Cheers Andy

@juanaortiz3104 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic grasias por sus bideos soy de mexico donde puedo clnsguir el ensendido electronico para la 750 honda de 1975 i

@brmelectric 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable. Great work.

@RobertKeigher 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent and accurate instruction video. Thank you!

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, appreciate your feedback. Have a,great day. Cheers Andy

@yourejustintim 3 жыл бұрын

Building a 650 and 700s. Thanks for the video.

@BobMossing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was very helpful!

@aj44ish 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video my brother. 👍👍

@rodgermiller2970 Жыл бұрын

Checking the timing with a timing light is a good way to insure correct timing after installation of one these kits. You may have to check the spark plugs but should never have to remove the points cover until engine overhaul.

@telabib 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks.

@madsnoball2709 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I learned a ton of information.

@thomaslerche1 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video... tank you

@williamtuel5252 3 жыл бұрын

This seems helpful im building a cb750 chopper ill be checking out the other videos

@connork5339 3 жыл бұрын

Like the use of the test light in this and last video. I never even considered that in years past for precision setting of spark type ignition firing. At the end when you started up, the sparks appeared to be hotter than the previous points set up from the earlier video based on the blue at the exhaust ports.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd agree Connor. Have been starting the bike up every day I'm in the workshop & it starts almost instantly & always on 4 pots now. Very pleased with the outcome :-) Cheers Andy

@vlademirbenevides9850 Жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado pela aula. Vou instalar uma ignição igual em uma 500 four 1974 aqui no Brasil em Sorocaba SP. Vc tirou todas as minhas dúvidas. Valeu.....

@dannybear3121 3 ай бұрын

Where do you get the connectors? I don’t wanna get cheap Amazon ones that don’t hold very well.

@gabrielyzamany6355 3 жыл бұрын

excellent video.. thanks for sharing

@johnnyturbo8460 3 жыл бұрын

Great video... Subscribed !

@stephencrisci2905 8 ай бұрын

Hey bud thank you for video...on the relay set up what amp is proper size.i ordered a 80 amp thinking more spike filtering but wires are lil wide..so 40 ampay be more appropriate. ..should i use it off brake wire or off batt..im running just a plane toggle switch..relay should be between switch n dyna hot wire...

@cahuec1 14 күн бұрын

Great video. Here, the light never goes out. Have 12v on red and the wiring is to simple to wrong. Any tip? Tkss

@AndyMechanic 14 күн бұрын

You must have a connection through the points even when they are open. Check the insulator where the wire connects that's usually the fault. Cheers Andy

@Nine_883 6 ай бұрын

Price seems excessive, but restoring old bikes is not cheap. I am sure it’s a low volume part to manufacture, but I bet these are cheaper to manufacture than new points etc…

@paultwood5170 2 жыл бұрын

Dyna may have a spelling mistake with their alien wrench but you have a pronunciation mistake with your dayna,its dy na lol

@digschopper9321 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@bobburnham6258 3 жыл бұрын

another great video,

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob :-)

@daviddabler2701 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed, would be a much better watch, if you edit out all the little things, like cleaning the threads and such. Never the less, great learning tool , thank you.

@jeremypalm4730 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content. Will this get rid of the factory CDI? 82 Suzuki gs850 project.

@Rino07 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, first thanks for your vids, just great! I do have a question about this installation, the fact that the dyna ignition comes with small wires, so the double ones you've mounted from the coils become now useless no?

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

No. Not really. Voltage drop depends on not only wire thickness but length too. By increasing the vast majority of the wire thickness in the ignition circuit the volt drop is greatly reduced this providing the coils with a higher voltage. Cheers Andy

@michaelmccarthy3540 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very well explained and super up close camera work 🇨🇮

@digschopper9321 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Boyer years ago,don't recall using the advance. Is it a digital advance?

@MeatsackMiracle 2 жыл бұрын

The yellow and blue bands heat shrink tubing to seal wiring?

@richny13 Жыл бұрын

You commented at 16:02 "do not drop it" referring to the rotor with the small magnet. Was that just a quip or is there real potential to damage that part if dropped? I was just working on my Dyna S Ignition on my RD400 and dropped that part. Now my ignition is not working :(.

@marvindavis8705 Жыл бұрын

There is one setting that was left out of all the installs on You tube. That is the space between the magnet on the rotor and the 'pickups' on the modules. If set too far out the corresponding cylinders will misfire. I set mine but forgot what the setting was, maybe forty two thousands?? can you confirm the range??

@palomontesco Жыл бұрын

Hello.....I have the same motorcycle...these captors don't have CDI?

@klearman9612 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro I from New Zealand too I was wondering where did you order your parts from I’m after some cheap mirrors,indicators,exhaust etc cheers bro 👍🏽

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Try Darbi Accessories in Auckland. Cheers Andy

@CamelliaAP Жыл бұрын

Very good movies My name is Eli end I am from Israel can you send me the link to bay the electronic ignition ? Thanks

@quercusdk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! What a detailed video. For my Honda CB 900 '82 I will go for this upgrade, but I don't know if I need the Dyna S or the Dyna 2000 or even the Dyna 2000i? When you fire it up, I notice the green Dynatek ignition coil 3Ohm pair and in my project I will replace this too. One thing I can't find any information og KZfaq's on is the Spark Units from OKI on these Honda CB 750/900. What the heck do they do and do you need them, if you upgrade with all this?

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you. I think you should contact Dyna support - there number is on their web site. Best to check exactly what to order for your model. Thanks Andy

@jmnm2593 2 жыл бұрын

Hello @@AndyMechanic . The Dynatek website offers both (Dyna S and Dyna 2000) to my Suzuki GS75X. The question is... Does one require the other? OR Can I just install the Dyna S and use my oem cdi? Also, my coils are 4 ohms, would be this be a problem? in order to install the Dyna S ignition, what requirements do I have?

@rodofsteel6662 Жыл бұрын

Alien wrench lmfao I’m dying 😂 🥴 😵

@daveco1270 2 жыл бұрын

$355 is pretty expensive for just the Dyna S unit. Did it also include the Dyna coils? I think mine was 160 dollars?

@calebhill3221 Жыл бұрын

So if I'm reading the instructions correctly, I no longer require the igniter then? I wire straight to the coils?

@VinCent-qw5pd 10 ай бұрын

I'm wondering this too, did you find an answer?

@markkneller1172 3 жыл бұрын

Could you take power supply direct from battery positive?apposed to brake light power feed? Great video.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

it needs to be a feed from the ignition live circuit so when you turn the key off it has no power. Thanks Andy

@markkneller1172 3 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic AYes I thought that afterwards I have 77 cb750 f2 thinking of installing kit.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great idea. Make such a difference to starting & running too! Cheers Andy

@markkneller1172 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought dyna kit ,been thinking of elec ignition for years ,present for my birthday.Dyna should thank you for sealing the deal.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

That would be nice! :-)

@emiliogarza2529 Жыл бұрын

Would this video work installation on 1981 900 F

@AndyMechanic Жыл бұрын

Should be very similar. The Dynatech technical helpline guys should be able to advise specs etc. Cheers Andy

@andrewrodriguez9742 3 жыл бұрын

Will this fit a 1979 750k dohc???

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm....I'm not sure. Take a look on the Dynatek Web site - I'm sure they will do a kit for your model. Their technical support guys are also really helpful so maybe send them an email. Cheers Andy

@Cobra427Veight 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy , so that plate and two pickups replace the points , how does that give a much better spark without a ignition box ? .or does better spark only come when adding their coils , is one of the intro babes your wife ! . Cheers Mate .

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Ah...the electronic ignition provides much more accurate ignition timing. The stronger spark comes from reducing bolt drops in the circuit - check out the video fitting an ignition relay to eliminate the ignition switch & kill switch from the Coil primary circuit. Hope that helps. Cheers Andy

@wdhewson 3 жыл бұрын

Cheap crimp open connectors are an ignition reliability disasater.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@forevercomputing 3 жыл бұрын

I'll happily demonstrate how to use a scotch lock. Have it in hand, and describe walking over to the bin, and throwing it. No safer than that.

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! I concur.... lol

@thubandra963 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you just use the hot from the switch like normal?

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Reduced wire length...instructions say you can do it the way I did. Cheers Andy

@justinocadenas2050 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I have an oil leak from the a small hole in the electronic ignition's cover in my 1981 cb750k. Can someone help me?

@AndyMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Justino, likely it's the oil seal that sits behind the ignition plate. Unfortunately to replace this seal you'll have to remove the ignition cam & plate to gain access. Be sure to mark its position accurately or better still, you'll have to re-set the ignition timing. Hope this helps Andy

@justinocadenas2050 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic thank you

@jankarlsson118 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic Hi! Had an oil leak there too on my 1969 CB 750. Thought it was the oil seal too and replaced it (a bit hard to do), but it was the O-ring that sits on the thin shaft that holds the timing cam mekanism that was the culprit. That O-ring is very easy to replace.

@christophercummins4946 3 жыл бұрын

That is an excellent way to warp your valves running the engine without the exhaust on it that is crazy

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Na, it'll be fine for the short time I had it running & besides it wasn't under any load :-)

@wevertx 2 жыл бұрын

Scotch locks are fine if you use liquid tape to seal them.

@JimmieJohn 3 жыл бұрын

Andy, how do I get a hold of that girl in the fish net?

@AndyMechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Lilli has her own Web site....there's a link in the description of most of the videos. Cheers Andy

@alicestanley3044 Жыл бұрын

Do I detect a Hull accent there?

@AndyMechanic Жыл бұрын

Almost! York/Scarborough :-)

@alicestanley3044 Жыл бұрын

@@AndyMechanic Yes! My old stomping ground :-) Good to hear, and great video too, thanks!

@cb400fhonda6 3 ай бұрын

I never heard " bang on " Must be recently added to the slang bang

@AndyMechanic 3 ай бұрын

Lol...a Yorkshire phrase

@ShakeelAhmed-zd3pq 3 жыл бұрын

greets from pakistan

@paulinoassis9491 3 жыл бұрын

Bom dia amigo sou brasileiro tem um CB 750 ano 76 mais agui. No. Brasil e. Muito. De. Visio. Ela. Está para da. 15. Ano. Estou. Preciso de. Ajuda. Para pó de. Fazer. Está. Manutenção. Não é. Financeira. Sim. Concimento. Obrigado pela. Anteca

@ShakeelAhmed-zd3pq 3 жыл бұрын

i will be very happy if you say me hi