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Originally Posted by SpudRider
I have a DC-CDI unit in my Honda XR650L, and I am not a big fan of the DC-CDI units.  I prefer the AC-CDI units installed in both my Zong, and my Honda CRF250X.  The DC-CDI units have an internal transformer which boosts the 12V supplied by the battery to charge the capacitor. However, this internal transformer gets hot during operation, and the thermal cycling of this transformer can weaken the solder joints, or damage other components inside the DC-CDI unit.  |
Does the headlight come on without the engine running in any of your bikes?
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