by Ferrous_Head » Sat Mar 23, 2019 4:34 pm
Yes, the rare earth magnets do make the difference.
There are no real secrets with magnetos. The principles have been known for a very long time. But Morris is making magnetos specifically for our bikes. He has worked out where the problems are and addressed them.
Using stronger magnets produces more voltage. He has developed starting systems to overcome the low voltage situation found at slow cranking speeds (starting the damned thing)
I've had competitors (mates of mine) come to me in the pits asking me if I had a spare coil. Both times, Joe Hunts. Last time it was at The Australian Titles in Victoria. How much does it hurt when your magneto fails at the biggest race meet in the year ? The meeting previous to that was at Phillip Island - the most expensive meeting of the year.
I haven't had to touch my X5 in the two years it's been on there now.
I have no problems at all with good stock FM's. A rebuild is in order for most of them by now.
I run the X5 in my race engine because it burns Methanol at very high compression ratios. I need that spark.
"I know only too well the evil that I propose, but my inclinations get the better of me."