I dont know what i would do without your videos. This is the first "classic" bike ive tried to fix up, and id be lost without your videos.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 ай бұрын

Well I'm glad they are helpful!

Your channel is the ultimate guide for building a clean bike, thankyou for everything! My cx is on its way to being something I'm proud of because of your help

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thats very kind Matt! Thank you! Im glad the videos are helpful!

12:00 really reminds me of timing a magneto with a buzz box.

Was just gifted a 78 cx500. No ignition so came straight here to re-watch what you did to set my plan of attack on this bike. Now I have 3 bikes im working on! Thank you thank you !

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

happy to be of service!

Awesome explanation! Thanks for taking the time to share. This will help me out big time when I dig into my install.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris 🤘

Great explanation of old vs. new timing devices!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it so!

very helfpul, thanks, both the explanation about it all works and the information relating to the install. Thanks from UK

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I appreciate you watching! Thank you

Great video thanks. Just ordered my unit

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I was able to get the metal cover off with the coolant bottle dangling in there, and once that metal cover was removed you are able to get the coolant bottle out. Little tight but doable. Jut got my Rae San kit yesterday so hoping to get it installed in the next few days. Re-watching this again to be more familiar with the install. 👍

@user-sp6uj9cg1g

7 ай бұрын

Hola amigo soy de México,cuánto sale y como lo consigo

The more I watch you upgrade electrical stuff on old bikes, the more I picture Howard Stark as the old Honda mechanics saying "I'm limited by the technology if my time" lol. This looks cool, I probably won't tackle this anytime soon but I just may in the future.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya. Just note that simply because I'm using it doesn't mean you need it. This is a performance oriented bike where I have made cylinder head changes, fabricated intake manifolds, port matched those, have upgraded carbs, and made a full stainless exhaust so I wanted to upgrade the ignition to take full advantage. It is not needed for an everyday bike

@Badenhawk

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds mine is definitely an everyday bike, but just hoping my other wiring doesn't go out but who knows that might not happen.

Nice! I remember when this ign system was just a prototype. Nice to see it available now. My 80 CX500 was CDI. Running an IgniTech unit on it which has been good so far but I like this setup as well. I'd like to ditch the pulsar coils eventually.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

So far it seems to be working well

You got it Big Fella ! Its going to be quite a bike when she hits the road

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Im excited! Im glad you said something in the last video. The window of fire was the same but the start and end points were off by just a tiny amount.

@Coolhand99au

3 жыл бұрын

No problem mate I'm really happy with the Rae San ignition on my CX650 she revs out really nice The big advantage with the Rae San system is that it gets rid of all the old ignition parts on the CX's the only disadvantage which applies to all modern bikes is that you need a good battery if it goes flat you cant jump start it

A cool setup

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Definitely 👍

.kinda a dumb question but i also have the rae san ignition but i am running into a problem .. i bought these coils and the gas tank does not fit over the coils in the stock location and i see you are using a different looking style coil then i have . will this coil work on my bike as well ?ots a 1981 cx500

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Johnny, nothing is bolt on in regards to fitment. My coil, reg/rec, everything is mounted in a specific place using custom brackets. You will likely have to fabricate or modify your mounting brackets to get your coils to fit.

Loving your channel my guy. Would love to know more about the Nuut products you've used. Seems like there site isn't very informative

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Well they are updating it currently so it is very limited at the moment. They have about 20 products and only adding more. Definitely check out my fundamentals video as I talk more about them. Also feel free to email them and get more info that way as they are good to deal with.

Im having to open up my cx500 (with a TAI cdi ) and stumbled upon the RAE-SAN system because all electrics have died. It does completely replace the TAI-cdi units if i'm correct? I am however i am still struggleling with the coils, because TAI based systems have specific coils which have 2 instead of 1 wire coming out of them (am i making sense ?). The coil(s) on your AXE build only involves 1 wire to each side. The difference with a cdi-setup is the B/W wire. Or is that just some sort of ground (i read there is a diode in there somewhere that makes things different?) . Anyway.... seems like a good upgrade to any cx/gl , and with your clear instructions easy enough to install

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I'll send you an IG message for this one

I’m having some difficulty understanding what all I need to upgrade my 1983 GL 650. I want to do a full system upgrade, including Rae San ignition, coils, rectifier.. already have a moto gadget m unit and wiring setup. Can you put together a shopping list? Would appreciate it.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Well in my reg/rec and coil video I link the ones I used as well as this here. It depends on what you want to do. The factory 650 ignition is pretty good but I of course wanted to try a few different things here. You don't need the exact coil I used or the reg/rec if you have a traditional battery

Just ordered mine.The wires that run to the front,what are you attaching them too?Do I need to replace my spark plug coils with that part? Thanks

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

The diagrams are available on his website but everything is self contained so to speak. You have wiring from the pickup to the box and then output from the box to your coils. No you don't need to replace them. There is a single switched 12v wire to power the system.

hey man! love this build. quick question, did you have to change out the stator and / or regulator? if so, which ones did you go with?

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I outlined those parts in the engine assembly video for the stator and the other video talking about mounting the reg/rec. Both not required for this ignition.

@mikerezni

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks!

Nice and very clear explanation! I´m from Argentina and just installed the full kit in my CX 1978. The system works fine but I have a failure around 2.5/3000 RPMs. Over those RPM, the engine accelerates correctly... Have you had any issue with the kit? It looks like an electronic issue but we couldn´t solve it. Maybe an eletric interference... Regards and congrats for your channel!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I would look to fuel and not ignition.

Nice job bro..i have a cx 500 honda the problem is that ignition stock is damage how can i avail that rae san ingnition system

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry I don't understand the question. What are you wanting to do?

How do you find this kit? I've read alot on the forums and people saying it's known to fail? Just getting first hand info before pulling the trigger on it.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

There have indeed been a few people with some failing parts but I believe Ray has made corrections on that. Seems like there was a batch about a year ago that may have been failing. If you just go to www.rae-san.com you can see all of the items he offers.

I’m currently doing a Rae San conversion on 1980 model cx500. I bought new coils on eBay that are 3.1 ohms resistance but checking up different online manuals. One source says coil resistance should be less than 1.5 ohms, while another says resistance 2 to 4 ohms? There is nothing in Honda manual on resistance spec What would you suggest to be acceptable?

@BrickHouseBuilds

7 ай бұрын

Ray of rae san has a chart of compatible coils for his kits as far as what resistance you want.

Nice. Can this system be supplemented with electronic injection?

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

At that point you would want to have a system that controls both fuel and spark like a microsquirt or something.

can you clarify what kit you bought? they have too many options on the site and I'm not sure what I need, I just bought the same coil you used.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

This is the hall effect kit. I would always refer to rae san for questions as he is the manufacturer

Currently building my CX500 thanks to your awesome video's. I come back often and watch them over and over. I am lost on one thing however. Coil Packs. I can't seem to find a video where you mention it. Which coil packs and spark plug wires are you using? OEM Stock? Im about to start the wiring phase but im stuck on coil packs. Not sure what to do.

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

Well I do appreciate you watching the videos and am happy they are helpful. Once thing I must say though is DO NOT use parts just because I use them. This bike is unique and often required aftermarket stuff due to not having any factory components available for the engine retrofit. Remember its a GL650 engine in a CX500 frame so different ignition and charging system. I get so many emails from people buying the wrong parts because of my videos when they simply aren't needed and I hate to feel like I caused them wasted time and money. Back to your question though I do show the coil and reg/rec when I mount them under the tank in an earlier episode. I used an Ultima single fire unit. If you have a stock CDI system you need to use your CDI coils. If you have a TI system you do have more options but I would save cash and just use your originals. If it ain't broke don't fix it sort of deal. I honestly have no idea what plug wires I used as made multiple changes there.

@kirkhenry4969

11 ай бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Thanks for getting back to my question. I was perhaps not clear. I watch all your video's. (I am enjoying your series on your new garage). I bounce from video to video trying to learn. I understand that this bike is not the same as my CX500. Missing info in my last message. I have installe Ricks Motorsport stator, new Reg/Rec, Rae San Hall Effect for my CX500 so my charging system is all up to date. Knowing that.... Should I still use the stock coils?

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

So Ray has a section in the lower part of the description where he talks about coils. He is the better person to ask here www.rae-san.com/cx-conversion-to-12v-hall/

If i buy this system . What partsdo i need to keep eg stator stator piskups cdi. Mine is a Honda cx500 1978 Thankyou

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

As there are multiple systems available id refer to the Rae San website as well as motofaction.org to gauge what may be the best combo for you. Since yours is a 78 CDI model it is starting out from a different point than this bike which had the later TI system.

Hey mate, what mono shock did you use I have a '82 cx500 euro

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

This one is a modified Ducati 900ss shock but the European chassis is completely different

On a GL650.....the engine has to come out to replace the stator and to remove the coolant recovery tank?

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

At least to replace the stator yes

How well do you think the circuit board will hold up to engine heat ?

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say. Its not an uncommon thing for aftermarket ignition systems.

@flexjay87

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds . Oh i forgot to comment on the custom intakes. Thought i saw a comment you made them ? Anyhow what is your expectations on horsepower and or torque for the new setup ?

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Actually have a dyno video linked here. Lots of videos after this one of the build progressing. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h6iJrM5soJivfNY.html

@flexjay87

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds ok thanks. KZread videos kind jump around. I need to pay attention to the timelines :)

What if I just wanted to get the Rae San unit box and keep my old ignition system. would that work?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

No. This is a system with all components designed to work together. Your stock ignition operates in a different way

@adrianpalacios864

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds now what if I still have my original Cdi box and the original ignition system but I wanted to connect it to those ignition coils that you have in your video would that be ok

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

@@adrianpalacios864 no, cdi coils are very different than what I used. Again they operate differently. Do you have an issue with your ignition? If it works fine just keep using it.

@adrianpalacios864

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds my ignition system works fine the only thing I swapped were the coils. I have the same “ULTIMA 12v coils” you bought and installed

Love from Nepal bro

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Hello from the midwest!

Which ignition coil do you use?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

I used an Ultima coil. I show it back in EP11. It is not necessary but I like trying new stuff. If your factory TI coils are good just use those. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ho2Am9KSksqekdY.html

The Clymer manual is filled with incorrect info and definitely isn't a FSM.

@BrickHouseBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't disagree there as of course a factory manual is far more in depth but these have good information and can help you through most any item you are working on. Common sense must be used as well.