The ATV CDI
Did you ever wonder what makes that high frequency, high voltage spark in your quad's ignition system? Read More ↓
Cheap ATV CDI
This is a great source for cheap ATV CDI boxes for generic brand quads including aftermarket replacement cdi's and ignition systems as well as oem, stock electrical parts.
There is an opportunity here to find new and used CDI boxes for many of the budget brands and obsolete Chinese atv's from names like Manco, Panterra, Baja Moto, Eton, Sundiro, Yerf Dog, etc.
Electrical parts like CDI units sometimes can be matched up purely by engine size.
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OEM CDI Boxes
OEM ATV CDI boxes are available from the larger Japanese, American, and Canadian manufacturers.
Although they do stock various aftermarket CDI and ignition parts, they are actually a great source for genuine, OEM CDI units for all Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki, and Yamaha quads. These units are typiclly screw-on and plug-in so installation is possible even to beginner mechanics.
Mojo Moto ships their parts from the West coast and they claim to beat the cometition when it comes to delivery time.
They are definitely an option for OEM CDI units, however you will see some aftermarket and universal options if you search the website.
About ATV CDI Boxes
Well, it's actually a number of components working together in harmony. But one component in that ignition system seems to stand out. The CDI box (or CDI unit) is a key player on the ignition team. CDI is the acronym for capacitive discharge ignition.
The CDI unit is designed and engineered to take the place of the old points and distributor style mechanical ignition. These antiquated mechanical ignitions worked well until they wore out. Essentially, the contact points get burned from repetitive firing and they require adjustment and replacement after certain periods of use. The CDI box is a solid-state electronic version of this ignition. Your quad's CDI provides much more longevity than the old ignition design thanks to the absence of moving parts.
The CDI unit does have its drawbacks. It's hard to say just how many CDI units are replaced unnecessarily in ATV's thanks to the lack of troubleshooting guides by most quad manufacturers. This may be the only.downfall of the infamous CDI box.
ATV Questions?
The team at KQS will do our best to answer questions in a timely manner, however we make no guarantee we have all the answers, (we hope to get input from community members when possible) especially regarding the availablility of parts or other products for obsolete quads and ATV's. Post your questions in the Chinese ATV forum.
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