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What is the Function of a Motorcycle Igniter?

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LoganLynn
07/29/25 5:20pm
Motorcycle igniter's function is to receive and store the ignition voltage provided by the magneto, accurately calculate the ignition timing, and timely supply it to the high-voltage coil. The high-voltage coil then induces the low-voltage electricity from the igniter into high-voltage electricity to power the spark plug for ignition. Simply put, it is the device that starts the motorcycle. Introduction to Motorcycle Igniter: The motorcycle igniter is an auxiliary device used to start the motorcycle engine, typically appearing as a black square-shaped object located under the motorcycle seat. Common ignition starting methods are divided into two types: push-button ignition starting and kick-starting. In terms of operation, the push-button ignition starting method is more convenient and faster than the traditional kick-starting method. Working Principle of Motorcycle Igniter: The working principle of the motorcycle igniter is that the igniter works in conjunction with the sensor to determine the spark timing of the spark plug, also known as the ignition timing. When the high-voltage coil amplifies the voltage and supplies it to the spark plug for ignition, the spark ignites the mixture of fuel and air, causing an explosion that pushes the piston to move up and down within the cylinder, thereby achieving the function of starting the motorcycle engine.
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