Has anyone here tried the Vortex CDI for the Raptor? I've seen one run on a DS650 and it did give him a definite top speed advantage over my 686. Just curious as I'm not rich nor adventurous enough to dump $400ish on an untried CDI.

 

Anyone try one yet?

 

Hi 45 i put a vortex on my 03 Raptor and it was the best bolt on i have
the power curve is awseome and having nine other optional ignition curves for all types of riding is an added benefit [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I am waiting for my mate to return from the city with his YFZ 450 and if it outruns me
I will be more than impressed

 

Good topic Mr45!

Paradise do you know what the curves you are using look like? Did you get the ignition kill? How about the handle bar mounted switch?

TIA

 

im confused, what exactly does it do

 

Hmmm, i am very interested in this topic...... *waiting for more info* [and dodging the hurricane]

 

I'd really like to hear performance on a 686+ machine if anyone's got one... Markynark has one on his DS650 and he walked away from my pre-FCR 686 with no porblem. Danged impressive. I'm wondering if it's equally impressive in its other applications.

 

Hi everybody,
Just got to work and read post
Ward , I have a twist throttle and so mounted the switch beside it so my thumb can get to it no prob
I dont know about an ignition kill option but it definately has a stronger spark.
I rang Richard at Vortex and he said the curves were proprietary information but from what i understand you can just plug it into your laptop and map any curve you so desire, but i think you may have to buy the software. the options on the cdi mounted switch are traction , torque , power and standard with 9450 and 9750 rev limits in various levels but if their curves don't suit you can send it back and they will re-program it ( at least in australia).

Y4E , from what i understand the standard ignition is set so as the revs increase the spark timing is retarded and so eventually you hit a brick wall , not so with the Vortex but according to my tacho i have only peaked at 8400 rpm in 2nd but i'm assuming with a cam and fuel higher revs are attainable.
Richard ( the owner of Vortex ) is a good bloke and answered all my questions via e-mail very promptly and he has a dyno so the maps he has entered are good enough for me.

 

Thanks alot PARADISE!

The ignition kill is an option you can get to shift without letting off the throttle. It cuts the ignition for a split second (I assume at a pre-determined rpm) and allows you to shift faster.


You might be right, but I think that the software is so expensive that a normal person can't afford to do that. I do know that with the DYNA cdi you can do what you are talking about, and the program is relativelt cheap.


I think that I would see a good bit of gain by using this and running the methanol. That is from what I understand about methanol anyway.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Ward I now know what you are on about and yes the kill option is available on some models of Vortex cdi and another option is to have a gear sensor and to have a different ignition map for each gear if you so desire but if i was you i would check the web site vortex-performance.com.au
i think the software could be cheap because u.s dollars fetch nearly two aussie dollars