The Morini engine already has an electronic ignition system from Ducati (Ducati had its own electrical manufacturing). This however has some weak points like many electronics circuits from the beginnings: bad starting characteristics, lousy idling operation and generally bad engine run. That does not apply to all ignitions, but the manufacturing dispersion was enormous. The advantage was that this ignition system functions also without battery, because it has its own power supply realized by an extra coil in the generator. However with decreasing magnetic field of the generator stator kickingstarting of the engine becomes a farce, because the produced voltage is not sufficient for the ignition to function properly. Mounting the digital ignition these problems belong to the past.
The change is however a little more complex, because the original ignition boxes cannot be re-used. Two normal ignition coils must be installed instead. The ignition system now is a battery-ignition-system and depends on the battery. But the consumption of the digital ignition is very small (approx. 25W) and does not put too much strain on the generator.
With the Morini engine the assembly at the crankshaft would be much more difficult and more complex. I therefore accept the camshaft running less smooth, caused by the tooth belt (has no disadvantages in practice however).
Because of the battery ignition the electrical connection must be changed. With the ignition coils I recommend the types from Beru (BERU ZS220), but it also can be used different ones with a primary resistance between 2 u. 6 Ohms.
The adjustment is very easy. As an additional adjustment help a LED near each light barrier indicates the right position of the pulse disc at TDC, further adjustments are not necessary.
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However what exactly is the advantage of a digital ignition?
The first advantage is of course the good idling operation! No more dying engine at the traffic lights! Many problems, which you put down to the carburettors disappear. Another advantage is a guaranteed spark advance up to 32-39°, uninfluenced by temperature, and a smooth RPM indication.
The change to mechanical tachometers now becomes unnecessary.
Disadvantages?
Unfortunately there is one:
as I already mentioned the digital ignition is a battery dependent system, i.e. if your battery is too weak (e.g. with the lights on), then nothing will work, but that applies to nearly all motorcycles.
Additionally you can get the complete with all mounting elements.
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