Ignition on the "Ural": electronic or mechanical, differences, installation features

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

One of the main pain points of heavy motorcycles "Ural" is the ignition system. Although IMZ motorcycles are currently equipped with Italian-made Ducati Energia electronic ignition, only about three percent of bikes produced today are sold in the Russian Federation. Most of the owners roam the vastness of the country, using outdated mechanical ignition on the Ural. Electronic has a number of advantages.

Modern replacement

Such a system has been considered obsolete for almost half a century. Motorcycle owners often complain about oxidizing and burning contacts, the formation of an oil film, the need to constantly clean and reconfigure the ignition system. Of course, inquisitive minds have already found a solution to this problem, so the installation of electronic ignition on the Ural is currently not something extraordinary.

Electronic ignition on the motorcycle "Ural" is now produced by several companies. The most common models - microprocessor contactless system"SoveK" ignition system, "Saruman" ignition system, "Stary Oskol" ignition system and UKTUS-2 microprocessor ignition. Unfortunately, the last two systems are quite outdated, although they are still popular. In addition, there are a huge number of options for homemade systems. Many owners of motorcycles of this brand themselves make ignition on the Ural. Electronic (or non-contact) in all respects surpasses the old mechanical model, adherents of which remain only supporters of the postulate "the older - the better".

MBSZ "SoveK"

Sovek LLC has developed and successfully implements a microprocessor contactless ignition system for heavy motorcycles of the Ural type. This option is suitable for those who do not want to mess with homemade units. The manufacturer promises to improve starting in cold weather, increase engine stability by reducing the asynchrony of sparking and optimizing the ignition timing, reducing exhaust toxicity, fuel consumption, stable starting even when the battery is discharged to a voltage of 6 volts, as well as preventing overheating of the ignition coil, which was one of the main problems of the old systems. The main nodes are the modulator and the Hall sensor. Installing the SoveK ignition is quite simple, described in detail in the instructions and will take no more than half an hour.

It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the modulator does not touch the Hall sensor. Also recommendedreplace old high-voltage wires with wires with distributed resistance. Feedback from motorcycle owners is rather positive, although some note a slight drop in power. Since the Soviet motorcycle, which needed to replace the contact ignition with an electronic one, has a rather worn out engine, it is difficult to say how objective these estimates are. But many owners are very pleased that they installed this ignition on the Ural.

Electronic ignition "Saruman"

The Saruman microprocessor ignition system is another way to quickly and without much hassle to replace the outdated Ural contact ignition. Manufacturers promise the same set of benefits as the previous system. There are two configuration options: with a Hall sensor and with an optical sensor. The second option is somewhat more expensive, but it is usually recommended, since the optical sensor is more accurate and reliable. However, the reviews of motorcycle owners are not as good as we would like, mostly complaints are made about the quality of assembly of parts. Another complaint is that the ignition coil is not included.

Homemade electronic ignition system

Ignition on the "Ural", electronic or non-contact, can be assembled by hand. Such systems are assembled by craftsmen from improvised means. The main components necessary for operation are purchased at the nearest car market - a switch, for example, from a VAZ 2108, a Hall sensor and an ignition coil. The latter is often takenfrom Oki. Additionally, an interrupt modulator is assembled. The reliability of these systems leaves much to be desired, as the ignition timing is not always correctly adjusted in them.

The workmanship of the interrupt modulator is very important for such systems, but since high-precision tools are not available to many craftsmen, this negatively affects the result. Since for many owners of "Urals" their motorcycle is not so much a vehicle as an object for technical experiments, sometimes very worthy examples are born.

Installation

It should be noted that there are quite a few ways to install electronic ignition on the Ural. It all depends on the model. You need to start by dismantling the old breaker and switch located under the saddle. Sometimes the ignition coil needs to be replaced. Next, a modulator is mounted on the camshaft, a sensor is attached to the cover and a new switch is installed. It remains only to adjust the ignition timing.