MZ ES250/2 Ignition timing

[Michael Jennings]

Hello,

I’m having problems with the ignition timing on my ES250/2. There’s no ignition advance system on my bike so I’m assuming that a later generator off a TS250 has been fitted. I’ve set ignition to 3mm BTDC and it kicks back with extreme reluctance to start. Do I need to find an original system or will an electronic ignition help? I’d assumed that the later non-advancing system would work on the ES but maybe not? Any help appreciated!

[Keith Wilson]

Buy a vape electronic ignition. 12v great investment. I’ve had one on my ts250 for 18 years never a problem. Just think carefully where you mount the components.
As an example ,I mounted mine on the battery holder. Coil facing the front rectifier under the battery holderand relay switch next to it.5 holes to drill in the alloy.

[Michael Jennings]

Hello thanks for the tip but 300+ Euros is a bit outside my price range at the moment! How about the Solvart system which fits in place of the points? Has anyone tried it?

[A J Walters]

boyer branson inductive discharge unit does away with spark at points about the size of a fag packet two small lights on unit red and green one for power one for points open brilliant bit of kit, 6v and 12v systems no need for condesor buy direct from boyer not expensive

[Michael Jennings]

Hello AJ, thanks for the tip,

Cheers, MikeJ

[Michael Jennings]

Hello again,

having replaced the original carb with a Mikuni, the bike is now starting second kick! I’m assuming that the bike was flooding which was causing the reluctance to start although the carb was clear and the float height was checked so a bit of a mystery. Anyhoo, now on to the clutch!

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