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Thumper · 03-07-2023, 10:06 AM

Yes Pete... I was the one that posted that info on DC powering of the CDI unit when you turn on the key. I did this research when I was testing it to make sure I was buying the right kind of adjustable advance CDI for my 5 speed in post 1161 in this thread.
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...postcount=1161

I also posted the same info on this in the Templar 250 Resource Guide Sticky
https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...35&postcount=9

Thanks Weeble. That is exactly the same markings on my 6 speed CDI unit, and the first three letters are "DCI", which I assumed meant CD ignition. And I verified it- YES, it is in fact a DC type CDI. I was just surprised that the 6 speed has a DC CDI unit since the 5 speed X has AC CDI. But it is a different engine, and this 6 speed is implemented on bikes with EFI, so that may be why (even though the CDI is integrated with the EFI module).

To verify, and before I ordered the DC CDI (which should be here today!), I tested the power in lead. Another surprise...ONE of the leads DOES get 13.2V (since my battery is charged!), but it is not the black/red wire suggested in the youtube video on the corner. It is in a different position on the CD unit in the 6 speed! It is the black wire in the middle position (no wire in the adjacent input on the twin connector).

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03-07-2023, 10:06 AM	#1208
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,376	Yes Pete... I was the one that posted that info on DC powering of the CDI unit when you turn on the key. I did this research when I was testing it to make sure I was buying the right kind of adjustable advance CDI for my 5 speed in post 1161 in this thread. https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...postcount=1161 I also posted the same info on this in the Templar 250 Resource Guide Sticky https://www.chinariders.net/showpost...35&postcount=9 Thanks Weeble. That is exactly the same markings on my 6 speed CDI unit, and the first three letters are "DCI", which I assumed meant CD ignition. And I verified it- YES, it is in fact a DC type CDI. I was just surprised that the 6 speed has a DC CDI unit since the 5 speed X has AC CDI. But it is a different engine, and this 6 speed is implemented on bikes with EFI, so that may be why (even though the CDI is integrated with the EFI module). To verify, and before I ordered the DC CDI (which should be here today!), I tested the power in lead. Another surprise...ONE of the leads DOES get 13.2V (since my battery is charged!), but it is not the black/red wire suggested in the youtube video on the corner. It is in a different position on the CD unit in the 6 speed! It is the black wire in the middle position (no wire in the adjacent input on the twin connector). __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it Last edited by Thumper; 03-07-2023 at 12:08 PM.
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