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Yesterday I spoke with Procom Engineering. They are developing an ignitor/CDI for the Bonneville America!!!But it's not out yet. We spoke at length, I explained the ignitor was the one glaring weakness in an otherwise excellent motorcycle. I am trying to convince them to let me buy the first one they make. Those of us who have had an ignitor fail recognise the symptoms, I figure I have 6-8 weeks until mine goes. (This makes two.) The projected price is about $180. It will raise the rev limit about 600rpm. I told Procom about the 4917 faithful members of this site, and that we would love to have the option of replacing the Gill POS with an ignitor that works reliably. Now about the HELP!!! part. If Procom gets flooded with emails clamoring for a new CDI, they'll want to make it. The email adress is info@procomengineering.comThey should be sent to the attention of Mr Leslie Zhou, the company President. If you want to call, it's 949-748-6338. Be sure to tell them you're from BA.com LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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Hi! I am an active member at the bonnevilleamerica.com forum, and another member said that your company would consider making a replacement CDI/ignitor for the Triumph America and Speedmaster. I would be very interested in purchasing a replacement unit, as the track record for the stock Gill ignitor isn't too great. I'm sure you would get many orders to fill as the projected price sounds much more affordable than what Triumph offers now. Thanks for being progressive in making a useable, much needed aftermarket part!
Done and done! If anyone wants to copy and paste to make it easier, here is the email I sent.
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Sent, but my own message.
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Done, I used Daves email, but changed it up a bit so it didnt make us all sound the same 
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Brian, I think what you are doing is good thing..... They need reminding that we are here in need of an after market CDI and I will send an e-mail to do my part once again...... Not to tee tee on your parade here but I and several others have contacted them previously about the same thing. I spoke at length with a Pro-com rep and I was told that they were 6 months away from having a finished product ready for the 270 Triumph engine..... That was over three years ago....... Glad I didn't hold my breath  Let's just hope they will get the message this time....
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let's keep this going! 
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let's keep this going!
What he said. 171 views, how many emails? Chime in. Six confirmed so far.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Email sent, changed it a little too.
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Pacific Blue/White 2009 America in the TX Hill Country
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... I spoke at length with a Pro-com rep and I was told that they were 6 months away from having a finished product ready for the 270 Triumph engine..... That was over three years ago....... Glad I didn't hold my breath
Let's just hope they will get the message this time....
Terry, sometimes; roads do get paved! Let's hope that procom will hear our pleas. I'll be emailing them after I post this and making mention that should they produce 270 degree ignitors, I'll purchase one as a spare.
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Are all the 270 degree ignitors the same for all years?
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There are two part #'s(listed on BikeBandit)
one for serial# 210261 and lower,
one for serial# 210262 and higher
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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gonna send an e mail as alternative unit will be good for everyone and as Moe said for that price would buy one as a spare unit
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Email sent.
I noted that, while I don't currently need to replace my igniter, it would be nice to know that an alternative to the mega-buck OEM unit exists.
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For that price I would also get one and keep spare..
Email sent
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Done
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What are the symptoms that it is going?
05 BA, Goodwood Green, Chevy605 pipes , ai removed, Freak kit, K&N pods, 145 main/42 pilot / 3 turns out, bags and screen
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What are the symptoms that it is going?
Do a search. Let's keep this on topic.
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I talked with them again today. No great news yet. They are kind of surprised to get
all these responses. The emails are being sent to the company president. Treading the fine line between persistent and
pain in the butt, I said I would call again in Sept.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
The Hayabusa Killa
16" Shorties/140 mains/Airbox drilled
Procom CDI
"There is no cure for Celibacy. But we can treat the symptoms."
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bump... keep it going! Lets get some new ignitors.
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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