Hi guys,

as per my other thread it turns out the CDI unit is buggerd.

My mech is posting it to me (he doesn't live that close) as he is not exatcly electronically minded so I'm going to have a look at it myself, with the help of my Dad lol.

Basically, as I know fuck all about them, is there anything I should be looking for? Apart from the obvious burnt out wires and circuitry.

There was a good thred on the banditalley.net 400 forum with pictures, Jay (gsxr400racer) may know, you about Jay!, but the capacitors tend to fail! think there was about 4 of them.

Go to the banditalley.net site and in the 400cc forum search (DIY CDI Repair) there is some info on the bandit cdi that is very similar to what you got.

Thanks mate, soon as I get the unit I'll print off the info.

Will post back with updates as usual.

im near peterborough, if ya wanna borrow mine to see if it works, then ya know for sure its the CDI gimme a shout.
07920886090

timoth123 wrote:im near peterborough, if ya wanna borrow mine to see if it works, then ya know for sure its the CDI gimme a shout.
07920886090

Thanks for the offer mate, already had a different CDI on it so definately know that it's that.

Going to be able to look at it tomorrow, am really hoping that it's something simple.

OK, so the unit was dead, components just worn out over time.

Have ordered a new one. It's a "derestricted" one, not really bothered about that bit of it to be honest, just as long as it does the job.

Parts finder only came up with one at £130 + P&P, the after market unit I found was £88.50 + P&P, let's hope going for the cheaper option was not in vain.

Should arrive in about 7 days (give or take), hope it goes well.