Name: VAPE 12V Ignition & Charging System 17mm
Brand: VAPE
SKU: 7081999017
Price: 749.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

VAPE 12V Ignition & Charging System 17mm

The VAPE (pronounced VaahPeh) is a top quality, European product that will “modernize” the electrical systems on your classic BMW, providing improved reliability, performance as well as passive and active safety. This set will replace the entire charging and ignition system with reliable, modern components and also upgrade your bike’s electrical system from 6 to 12 Volts.

This set consists of a complete system including Rotor, Stator, Coil-CDI, Regulator, and other hardware. This D/C system will run head lights, tail lights, turn signals and charge the battery. It is a magnet based alternator with integrated solid state ignition; output at 12V/150W DC. The alternator is brushless and there are no parts to wear out, making this system maintenance free.

Included

Wire harness
Oilseal Locking Cam, with holder screw
Flywheel (rotor)
Battery cable, kill wire
HT Cable
Regulator/Rectifier
Adapter plate with pre-mounted Stator Coil and Pickup
CDI Twin Ignition Coil on holder, with cable
Electronic advance unit with frame holder
Fastening hardware

The VAPE ignition system is a magneto based generator with integrated, fully electronic ignition. It is equipped with a tiny AC regulator to run lighting equipment, thus eliminating the need to run a battery. VAPE external flywheel type ignitions are an analog type, CDI ignition with 80-100 watts of 12-volt lighting capacity capable of delivering up to 40,000 volts.

Advantages

Does not require changes on crankcase or any other permanent modifications
Solid state ignition and advance
More light output 12V bulbs
Reliable ignition with solid spark
Improved starting performance, better fuel burning
Eliminates points, condenser, centrifugal advance and upgrades the charging system
The system is technically capable of running without battery

System 70 81 999 17 has an ignition triggered on the crankshaft which not only eliminates wear between crank and cam influencing ignition, but also frees the camshaft place to install de the ignition coil there (as this system does). Additionally, the timing is easier to adjust as you have at crank level full angles.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

VAPE instructions - "not for BMW models with lightened flywheel" such as e.g. aluminum flywheels. VAPE systems are exclusively destined to replace stock ignition systems in classic and vintage motorcycles whose engine characteristics have not been modified aftermarket.
Please do not use any spark amplifying cables, this will disturb the system and possibly damage it
Do not use spark plugs with an internal suppression resistor (e.g. spark plugs coded with an "R" for resistor)
The BMW comes with a stock battery ignition, while the new VAPE system offers and improved magneto ignition. The advantage is obvious but there's also a downside and important difference that has to be observed. The kick starter has to be actuated strong and quickly to bring the engine into proper revs. If you actuate it too slow - as it may have been possible with the old battery ignition - it will not start. This is because the magneto has to generate the energy for the spark since it no longer comes from the battery.

Additional Information:

To disengage your rotor, you will need a puller M8x90 (See Related Products, Part: 8871114 )
To remove the VAPE rotor, you will need Puller 999979900 (See Related Products)
You will either need a 12 volt battery or you have the option driving without a battery
Remember to change those 6 Volt bulbs with 12 volt bulbs (See Related Products), and install a 12V horn
Regarding the headlight, you can simply replace the original 6 Volt headlight bulb with a BA20D 12 Volt bulb or, you can upgrade your headlight components to H4!