1985 250R ignition setup help

[250r'en +TCB]

Alright how about this idea:

I buy a 1986 ATC250R wiring harness and then I can purchase the improved after market stator and CDI here: http://ricksmedealer.com/proddetail....ZIb25BVEMyNTBS and here http://ricksmedealer.com/proddetail....ZIb25BVEMyNTBS I can buy from these guys at a discount and they are right in my hometown if I have any issues.

Not sure about the coil and rectifier yet.... And I guess I could lighten up the flywheel by buying aftermarket (ricky stator makes one) or swapping it to a CR version?

[The_Steve_Man]

What are you trying to accomplish? There is nothing wrong with the oem setup. You could get a lighter flywheel but an aftermarket cdi is not an upgrade. There is a high percentage that doesn't work right.

A cr setup is nice but you will lose lights.

[250r'en +TCB]

What are you trying to accomplish? There is nothing wrong with the oem setup. You could get a lighter flywheel but an aftermarket cdi is not an upgrade. There is a high percentage that doesn't work right.

A cr setup is nice but you will lose lights.

I can live without lights no problem.

But I am honestly thinking of switching to a Rick's stator system because that stator is 200 watts & you keep the headlight.

And a modern CDI box is no better than a 1985 one? I confess I am a bit ignorant to the facts on electrical, I guess I just find that hard to believe..... They claim "Hot Shot CDI box has a larger capacity & will produce a hotter spark; stock curve & stock rev limiter" and I am sure I could ask for data to back that up.

Are you saying the aftermarket CDI's are not reliable?

[250rRoostmaster]

Yep unfortunately they are hit or miss. Buy used OEM CDI's.

[3wheelrider]

Youve gotten nothing but good advice from the beginning you are seeming to ignore. Many here have been down this road & know from experience.
AS stated: stick with OEM components or you will have problems & waste your $$$. That "200 watt" stator is strictly for lighting so it does nothing for performance-the "Ricks" stator will fail in no time anyway. Aftermarket CDIs dont have a good record either & give problems. Aftermarket coils not gonna help you either. Many threads here on this subject!!!-But do as you wish....

[250r'en +TCB]

I appreciate all the advice. Not looking to ignore anyone, just nice to get a multitude of opinions.

I guess they best option is just to shop around for a complete CR ignition. I guess eventually one will turn up.

[3wheelrider]

I appreciate all the advice. Not looking to ignore anyone, just nice to get a multitude of opinions.

I guess they best option is just to shop around for a complete CR ignition. I guess eventually one will turn up.

Go for it -if you got the $$$ to spend on it. It wont be cheap as you know....
Some options to locate are: (besides ebay)- keep checking the classifieds/post a wanted ad here on this site or try the trx250r.net forum classifieds or call BDT for a new kit in stock-EDIT-
OoPs -left out ESR of course.....

[Usmoneylover]

I've had good luck with my Ricky Stator 200w stator...there is a difference though between "Ricky Stator" and a "Ricks" stick with OEM cdi boxes as everyone else suggested.

[3wheelrider]

I've had good luck with my Ricky Stator 200w stator...there is a difference though between "Ricky Stator" and a "Ricks" stick with OEM cdi boxes as everyone else suggested.

^^^^right- people ha had success with "Ricky" stator & not the "Ricks" - however it is of no benefit in tbis case as he is looking for a performance improvement not just a replacement. The 200 watt is for lighting only....

[The_Steve_Man]

Go on the trx owners for life fb page. The cr ignitions pop up on there occasionally. Usually around $550 .

[250r'en +TCB]

I work at a dealer and can buy a complete new 2007 CR stator & flywheel, wiring harness, CDI, coil, rectifier and cap for around $610....

Maybe I should just invest in the stator/flywheel assembly and wiring harness and get the other parts used off ebay as they are cheap. Tough decisions here lol

Thank you guys for all the help! I really can't believe aftermarket CDI's are that unreliable!? I would expect if you get some $20 china CDI off Ebay it should not surprises you if and when it craps out, but you'd think an $80 American made one would perform well if not better than OEM!

[The_Steve_Man]

You would think after 30 yrs someone could make a reliable cdi. It goes to show how well Honda made them that will last that long.