Description
Malossi developed a high-end ignition system for tuning vintage mopeds, the Ignition Malossi Power Piaggio Si / Ciao (with electronic ignition). Simply mount in place of your original ignition.
The ignition curve was improved for more torque, especially at low rpms. The optimised ignition mapping leads so a more stable and stronger spark. The flywheel is a real lightweight, only 885g (16.2 kg/cm2 moment of inertia), for improved throttle response and better torque. Combustion is „colder“ and thus more effective at higher revs.
The fan ring is made of tough red plastic with excellent cooling properties. The stator plate + coils are heat-resistant and robust, power output is 12V / 90W. Cables, spark plug cap, ignition coil, voltage regulator and small parts including an adapter ring are included.
Apart from an impressive increase in engine performance you now can finally charge your smartphone and any other gadget.
- 885g flywheel + fan ring
- 4 coils
- 12V / 90W output
- variable ignition timing
- easy to install + maintain
Function of an alternator
The ignition or alternator consists of various elements that produce a spark at the spark plug, which ignites the mixture and thus makes the engine run.
Alternators are not always electronic. Vintage mopeds like the Peugeot 103 or the Mobylette have breaker ignitions, unfortunately they wear out quickly and become easily misaligned.
Nowadays, all vehicles have electronic ignitions, which are more reliable and durable.
The ignition consists of a rotor or pole wheel, a stator with the ignition coils, a wiring harness and a CDI. We won't go into too much technical details here, but the ignition, which is attached to the crankshaft, generates an AC voltage with the crankshaft rotating. This voltage is passed to a capacitor, which stores this energy to pass it on at the right time to the coil, which acts as a transformer to make the spark plug produce a spark.
Simply put, the ignition generates the electrical energy needed for the plug to produce a spark, which in turn causes the mixture to explode.
Ignition Performance
While most 50cc motorcycles and scooters are equipped with alternators that generate the power for the vehicle's lighting in addition to the energy for the spark, there are also racing ignitions like those found on motocross machines.
Performance can be improved very effectively via the ignition. By changing the ignition timing, you can optimize the engine's performance, but you should have the required know-how to do so.
The weight of the rotor can also affect engine performance. A lighter rotor will allow for a quicker increase in rpm, while a heavier rotor can help improve torque.
On 50cc motorcycles and scooters, you can change the ignition with a simple offset woodruff key, or you can buy for an internal rotor ignition. Most racing ignitions with an internal rotor also have a CDI with variable ignition timing, which maintains high torque at low rpm and maximum power at high rpm, as the explosion always occurs at the optimum time.
Removing and Installing an Alternator
To remove and reinstall the ignition, you will need special tools:
- For disassembly you need a flywheel puller to remove the magnetic rotor.
- When reinstalling the ignition you need a micrometer to adjust the ignition.
Here is a detailed tutorial to help you install an internal rotor ignition.
| Ignition Malossi Power Piaggio Si / Ciao | |
|---|---|
| Article no. | M5517192 |
| EAN | 4260438371769 |
| Weight | 1,80 kg |
| Brand | Malossi |
| Product type | Alternator |
| Power supply lighting | With power supply |