What beautiful autumn weather we had over that three-day weekend! I hope everyone got to enjoy some nice rides on their bikes and had a great time!
As for me, I was naturally swamped with work. I was running around like crazy with bikes coming in and going out. In between, I was thinking “maybe I’ll take a quick ride on the bike,” but right in the middle of setting up a parts machining job, the cutting tool reached the end of its life and broke. But I really did breathe a sigh of relief thinking, “I’m so glad it broke during this prep stage and not during the actual work or right before the deadline!”
Speaking of which, cutting tools like carbide end mills and inserts have gotten noticeably more expensive lately, which is kind of shocking. When I’m staring at catalogs trying to figure out “which balance of durability and cost is the right choice,” time just melts away (laughs).
And this week I’m finally going to pick up the long-awaited “chickens”! I’m incredibly excited, but I’m also running around like crazy with the final preparations for their arrival. I’m trying to minimize the daily work involved, so I’m really digging into the structure of feeders and automatic waterers, and it’s so much fun I can’t stop.
Whether it’s bike setup, tool selection, or chicken-raising systems, maybe humans are ultimately creatures that love spending time puzzling over “what if this, what if that” and coming up with solutions(´ω｀)
Today’s ignition system and oil-cooled trouble defense log
Today’s star part:Signal generator (pickup coil / ignition pulser assembly)
Why is it “getting risky”? (Oil-cooled time bomb):
Internal wire breakage from heat (hot stall): Located at the right end of the crankshaft, it’s constantly exposed to the intense heat of the oil cooling, causing the ultra-fine windings and molded resin inside to degrade thermally. It starts fine when cold, but when it warms up it suddenly misfires and stalls, and won’t restart until it cools down—the worst possible symptom.
Grommet hardening causing oil leaks: The rubber gasket where the harness exits the crankkcasecase becomes rock-hard plastic, triggering oil seepage and leaks.
OEM parts supply and discontinuation countdown: Suzuki’s oil-cooled parts are getting pricier and discontinued year by year, so this is the top-priority part to replace while it’s still available.
Decoboco’s signal generator base tuning essentials:
Precise measurement of cold and warm resistance values for old and new coils.
Facing off the crankcase gasket surface and applying heat-resistant liquid gasket to the grommet area to eliminate oil leaks.
Checking the air gap (clearance) with the pickup rotor and securing the wiring clamp stress-free.
Shop owner’s note: This is the leading cause of electrical trouble that gets you calling for a tow truck on a tour. Rather than “it’s still running,” professional preventive maintenance means getting ahead of the curve before the model year reaches its limit!
The early type is said to have a two-pick face. You could switch the old one to single pick too.
The Inazuma 1200 version is [33110-17C00] Generator assembly, signal—already discontinued. We use the Bandit 1200 33110-31F01 as a substitute.
The wiring length and connector are different, so you’ll need to do a little modification there.
The Inazuma 1200 runs down under the tank, so it’s quite long.
The wiring is about 200 mm longer. Extend it by that amount. If you really don’t have the material, you can cut and transplant it.
This is how we extended it. We changed the signal generator side to a 110-series connector. The materials are good these days, so it looks pretty authentic.
Push it and it might crack? It’s hardened up so much…
Exposed to engine oil over 100 degrees Celsius for more than 20 years now. The pickup coil is no exception—it’s not going to last forever.
There’s a real possibility that problems will start showing up on some of these bikes soon. Seriously, it’s a part you should buy before it gets discontinued.
Even unadjusted made-in-Japan units, check them anyway
There shouldn’t be any contact or excessive or insufficient clearance. But just to be safe, it’s good to check. Look at all the protrusions.
Then apply a thin coat of liquid gasket to the rubber groove and gently close the cover. Huh? Something’s…vibrating! It’s probably just my imagination…hehe.
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