E-Ton Beamer Unrestricted DC CDI Solution
Nov 6, 2014 16:05:28 GMT -5
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Post by niz76 on Nov 6, 2014 16:05:28 GMT -5
I should probably start off by saying that I would suggest just spending the $85 for the correct Eton CDI. With that being said- here's a way to save yourself $50!
Here's the $85 Eton DC CDI on Ebay. It has the green wire that can be cut to eliminate the RPM restriction.
www.ebay.com/itm/Eton-812796-633933-CDI-Module-49cc-e-ton-Beamer-I-II-III-Matrix-50-2-plug-6-pin-/321499549556?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4adaddcf74&vxp=mtr
Here's another for $75.
www.ebay.com/itm/DERESTRICTED-CDI-ECU-BOX-FOR-ETON-BEAMER-II-III-50-E-TON-MATRIX-2-3-50CC-SCOOTER-/310969653552?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item48673c5930&vxp=mtr
As you can see the price is a little high which is what prompted me to search for alternatives. I tried a 4t DC CDI but the timing was too far advanced at anything above idle.
I ended up using this DC CDI at Parts For Scooters for $30 which is meant for a 2 stroke Honda Dio. Part # 169-158
It may seem a bit daunting to try to re-wire a CDI to work, but these 2t DC CDI's are surprisingly simple. Although they have 6 pin connectors they only use 4 of them; 12v+, stator, ignition coil, and 12v-.
Here's the Eton wiring diagram:
Here's what mine ended up looking like. I had cut the wires while trying a few different configurations, but if you're using this CDI for your Eton you can use the original plugs. You only need to swap the ignition coil (white/blue) and 12v- (black) pins around.
I thought I should also add a quick tip about the DC CDI here: when I was using the battery that was junk that came with the scoot I experienced very hard starting- when I'd hook the scoot up to a battery charger it'd start on first kick!
I purchased a brand new battery and she now starts right up everytime with no problems.
Here's the $85 Eton DC CDI on Ebay. It has the green wire that can be cut to eliminate the RPM restriction.
www.ebay.com/itm/Eton-812796-633933-CDI-Module-49cc-e-ton-Beamer-I-II-III-Matrix-50-2-plug-6-pin-/321499549556?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4adaddcf74&vxp=mtr
Here's another for $75.
www.ebay.com/itm/DERESTRICTED-CDI-ECU-BOX-FOR-ETON-BEAMER-II-III-50-E-TON-MATRIX-2-3-50CC-SCOOTER-/310969653552?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item48673c5930&vxp=mtr
As you can see the price is a little high which is what prompted me to search for alternatives. I tried a 4t DC CDI but the timing was too far advanced at anything above idle.
I ended up using this DC CDI at Parts For Scooters for $30 which is meant for a 2 stroke Honda Dio. Part # 169-158
It may seem a bit daunting to try to re-wire a CDI to work, but these 2t DC CDI's are surprisingly simple. Although they have 6 pin connectors they only use 4 of them; 12v+, stator, ignition coil, and 12v-.
Here's the Eton wiring diagram:
Here's what mine ended up looking like. I had cut the wires while trying a few different configurations, but if you're using this CDI for your Eton you can use the original plugs. You only need to swap the ignition coil (white/blue) and 12v- (black) pins around.
I thought I should also add a quick tip about the DC CDI here: when I was using the battery that was junk that came with the scoot I experienced very hard starting- when I'd hook the scoot up to a battery charger it'd start on first kick!
I purchased a brand new battery and she now starts right up everytime with no problems.