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early mag systems
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:04 pm
by Bevel bob
Motobi 175 Catria, !959/60 ,Hi all , I have aquired Laurie Richardsons Catria and would like to know more about the ignition system thats probably orriginal . The system is probably CEV and will work without a battery just about. Do we have anyone with knowlege of this system which is probably similar to the early Ducati two strokes ?.
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:42 pm
by Jordan
I don't know if I can help as I've never heard of a Motobi Catria, but I could have a crack at it.
Please supply what info you have, for example:
Close up photos of generator components, installed and apart.
Photos of any other charging system parts.
Wiring diagrams, or sketches of your layout - connections, switches.
Anything printed or stamped on components - horn, control boxes, generator.
Repair manual.
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2024 7:30 am
by ranton_rambler
Are you in the IMOC Bob?
There are some really knowledgeable guys in that club for these small Italian bikes.
They will have a stand at Stafford Show in 3 weeks if you’re planning to go.
Ian
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2024 10:03 am
by Bevel bob
Hi Guys ,Not yet got into the bike ,but soon ! ,yes i will be at stafford and will lookup that club. Bike apparently has a battery but does not need it to run and have lights of some sort!.
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:44 pm
by ranton_rambler
If you find the IMOC stand, try Tiggy or Stu. Tiggy has some Motobis I think, and Stu is very clued-up all round.
I’ll be upstairs with Guzzi club. Red loop-frame will be mine.
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:32 am
by Bevel bob
The Motobi started up with a couple of kicks after 6 years in the shed. Battery dead after being left so long . The only issues we found are control levers with too big a handspan, fixed footrests with rocking gear lever too high .Center stand far too high .
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:02 pm
by Bevel bob
I have a couple of secondhand small coils ,any idea how i test them to see if they are suitable for a flywheel mag system? probably AC?
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:38 am
by Jordan
Try them, or just buy some new Chinese coils made for AC ignitions.
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:44 am
by Bevel bob
Hi Jordan, I have meters etc that can check resistance and current so any data would be helpfull. I have long ago worked out that we should not be supporting the Chinese , Russian , North Korean or Iranian economies and endeavour to aviod doing so.
Re: early mag systems
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:55 am
by Jordan
Please supply what info you have, for example:
Close up photos of generator components, installed and apart.
Photos of any other charging system parts.
Wiring diagrams, or sketches of your layout - connections, switches.
Anything printed or stamped on components - horn, control boxes, generator.
Repair manual.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Nyp7LGG4B2A