125 saxon sportstar-no spark

[kwakkers1951]

I've jusy got a 1998 model of above to renovate for my brother in law. He was given it 'cause the previous owner couldn't get it started a couple of years ago, and so abandonned it in his garage. Find that the 'points' are driven by the generator, via a printed circuit board to a (pulse) pickup on the rotor, and then cable to the coil. Have had a number of bikes over the years, but no experience of this type of electronic ignition. Have ordered a new plug, but don't think that current is getting from the pick-up. Can't source a new (pref 2nd hand to keep cost down). Can anyone help? Also does anyone know of a supplier who can sell decals for this bike. If I can't sort the spark problem, I'll have to scrap it, which is a shame because the rest is complete & easily brought back to a decent life!
Pete

[Old Dog]

Sounds like a Pirana or Boyer B system, Boyer are still very much about - give them a call.

Decals from Fred Rodgers or online try ebay.

The crankseals will in all likelyhood need doing.

best of luck

[kwakkers1951]

Many thanks. Will try your contacts
Pete

[Skorpion]

Not having experience with the Saxon Sportstar, but if all else fails you could fit the earlier ETZ 125 points ignition unit, Fred Rodgers would be able to advise.

[kwakkers1951]

Hi. Thanks for advice. Have since proven that deffo. the pickup-coil component is at fault, & found stamp on stator for a company called PVL (German), with model numbers etc.. Have been put in touch with a very helpfull chap/company called Alan Whitton, who mainly deals with race-bike ignition systems, but does know of PVL, and purchases from them. He is contacting them anyway, & asking some questions on my behalf, hopefully to get a solution. Pete