05 De 300 Specs

[GMP]

Occasional coil issue is the HV lead getting loose and connection going bad. Did you remove the HV lead, cut it back, and thread it back on with some silicone sealer? Try before you buy, check cap too.

[VORMAN]

OK, after trying to isolate this electrical issue I have resorted to replacing the CDI after replacing the coil, Black Box, isolating the two speed ignition switch, fumbling with wires, checking grounds, etc. I ordered a CDI from Go Fasters. I checked their website and it shows $367 for the CDI. I called by phone and they say it is over $660. I am stuck, so I go ahed and order it. I think Go Fasters is padding their prices a little too much. You can buy a KTM Kokusan ignition for half of this price. I asked why so high a price. I was told that the web site has their old prices and would have to be changed. I no longer have a dealer in town that is authorized for Gas Gas parts. At these prices people will resort to another brand of bike. Anybody have these issues?

[GMP]

A KTM Kokusan CDI will work, same thing. There are also part outs available. No way would I pay $660 for a CDI thats just crazy. I thought you previously said that you replaced the CDI and still had no sparK? Measure continuity wire by wire from the stator itself to the CDI connections, it wouldn't be unheard of for a wire to be broken within the insulation. This is especially true if you pivot the subframe up for shock removal, where the harness can be stretched if its zip tied to the frame/subframe.

[VORMAN]

My bad,

I meant to say I purchased the ignition after I replaced the black box. Must have been the red wine I had after feeling a little jilted from the price I had to pay. I got the Ignition today. I pray this works. The whole package comes with the pick up, mounting plate, flywheel, wiring loom, an harness to the black box. A little different than the KTM parts which are itemed seperately. I don't know what is up Go Fasters Sleeve, but I am sure it might have something to do with having to stock more parts as a requirement of the new bike importer. Any ideas? A price shouldn't have to nearly double within a months time.

[GMP]

IF its bad, you could have saved a lot of coin by just getting a KTM stator from a part out. All indications pointed to it being good though. If this fixes it you may never know the real cause as your replacing everything including the harness.