Part # EDL-IGN

   - Electronic module, Hall-sensor

Kit also comes with -

• Crank mounted aluminum disc trigger
• Wiring and mounting hardware
• Installation guidelines

Ignition coils not included
Recommendations for Coils

This EnDuraLast Electronic Ignition kit is designed for 1970-1980 BMW points–based ignition motorcycles which have been upgraded to the EnDuraLast Charging System.  This kit is not designed for use with BMW motorcycles using the stock Bosch alternator or later BMW motorcycles with existing factory electronic ignitions.  Different kits for these models are available from Euro MotoElectrics. Please refer to Part # EDL-BOIGN for retrofitment on Bosch Alternator frame.

This kit is designed for both stock single-plugged engines and engines which have been modified to add a second spark plug to each cylinder, “dual-plugged” engines. 

The kit can be used on BMW Airheads with exposed points under the front engine cover:

·         All /5s (1969-1973 R50/5, R60/5 and R75/5) 

·         All /6s (1973-1976 R60/6, R75/6, R90/6 and R90S)

·         Some /7s (all R60/7, all R75/7, R80/7 and R100/7 up to 1978)

·         R100S, R100T, R100RS, R100RT up to 1978

and  BMW 1979-1980 Airheads with points in the "bean can":

·         1979 R100S,

·         1979-1980 R80/7, R100S, R100T, R100RS, R100RT

·          All R45, R65  up to 1980

·          1980 R80G/S, R100, R100CS

   Component Compatibility

   Spark Plug Compatibility

The EnDuraLast Electronic ignition should be used with stock spark plugs, stock ignition wires, and stock ignition caps.  For spark plugs, this means non-resistor plugs.  Bosch has phased out their original non-resistor W5DC, W6DC and W7DC spark plugs and replaced them with WR5DC, WR6DC and WR7DC plugs, respectively.  These are resistor plugs not compatible for this application.  Currently, Bosch non-resistor spark plugs can only be purchased at BMW motorcycle dealers. 

   Spark Plug Cap Compatibility

The EnDuraLast Electronic ignition is compatible with the OEM stock 1K Bosch, 1.2K Beru, and 5K Bosch spark plug caps that originally came on the motorcycle.  It is also compatible with any 1K or 5K aftermarket spark plug caps such as the NGK LB01FP, LB05FP or LB05EP.

   Ignition Wire Compatibility

The EnDuraLast Electronic ignition is compatible with the OEM stock ignition wires that were originally outfitted on BMW Airheads.  These are Hypalon covered, stranded copper core, non-resistor ignition wires with a resistance of about 2 ohms per foot.  The ignition is also compatible with Hypalon or silicon insulated stranded copper aftermarket wires, such as that manufactured by Accel, Belden, and Packard. 

It is important that copper core wires are used, not the carbon powder center ones normally sold at auto parts stores. 

   Coil Compatibility

The EnDuraLast Electronic ignition is compatible with all stock BMW ignition coils used on models using points and condensers.  Specifically, the EnDuraLast can be used with ignition coils that have a primary resistance seen by the electronics between 2 -3 ohms.  Since both stock Airheads and dual-plugged Airheads use two coils wired in series, each of these coils needs a primary resistance of 1 to 1.5 ohms.

The EME ignition is NOT compatible with conventional electronic ignition coils, which typically have a primary resistance of around .7 ohms.  These coils will fry the EnDuraLast ignition.  The older black Bosch coils and the newer electronic black Bosch coils look almost the same – except the electronic ignition coils (which can’t be used) have a small yellow lightning icon on them.

The optimal  replacement coils available for use with the  EnDuraLast Electronic Ignition are the Bosch 6V 1.5 ohm “Super” coils, part # BO-Coil/6Vx2 available from Euro MotoElectrics.

   Specific Compatible & Incompatible Coils

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

This kit Part # EDL-IGN is for fitment over the EnDuraLast Alternator frame.

For fitment over original Bosch Alternator frame, please refer to Part # EDL-BOIGN .

 If you have the Bosch 3-phase charging system, see EDL-BOIGN