Wedgetail ignition systems Australia

Wedgetail ignition systems Australia Australian manufacturer of electronic ignition systems and associated hardware, electronics etc., Des Quality you can trust.

The Name and the Logo:
The development team are all Australian... proud Aussies. We chose the name 'Wedgetail" because our giant Wedgetail Eagle symbolizes so much that is Australian. Found all over Australia in virtually any habitat, they are strong, resourceful, adaptable ....fitted our goals and plans exactly. The triangle in the logo symbolises the "pinnacle" or top point of our goal from a s

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"For the enthusiast or the professional.. We have toiled to produce the "best, simplest, most reliable classic ignition system" anywhere ... and It's made in Australia. It is in the operation of this product, tailored to the power plant using a proper powerful, programmable microprocessor and top of the range coil drivers with an infinitely variable advance curve....that the real value and quality will be obvious... the development team comprises me (Mark Morrissey) I run a shop called MMM's BMW Boxerworks in Brisbane Australia (daily rider with 52 years experience), An IT expert who has qual's in hardware design as well as programming, an Electrical engineer who has advised on all aspects of the design from charge times to coil temps, component suitability etc (a life time BMW rider as well), and a retired Race engine development master engineer who has made available all manner of test equipment, dyno's and priceless knowledge over that last 15 months or so. Development of a new electronically controlled ignition system for Air-cooled classic BMW motorcycles began In Brisbane, Australia in the middle of 2019. While there are many kinds of products on the market globally, our research showed that there were none that completely fulfilled a few very basic but essential requirements namely :

1: Total reliability. We sourced the very best electronics such as microprocessors and coil drivers from the USA, other minor electrical components from German, Italy and items like cases from a known source in Taiwan. The aim being to go to market with a proven product carrying a 2 year replacement warranty.

2: Ease of installation and the ability to revert to original operating systems. Our components are all designed to fit into the originally designed (OEM) fitments on (firstly) BMW motorcycles but on virtually any classic motor vehicle with early type electronic ignition or points ignition. By doing it this way, the owner can enjoy all of the benefits of best modern practice with out damaging the originality of the vehicle. returning to OEM for show or sale is simple.

3: Built in on board diagnostics. Wedgetail ignition control modules have continuous board diagnostics, two blue LED's flash independently showing the active operation of both the hall trigger(s) and the electronic control system. failure of one side to light when cranking the engine shows a failure of that component.

4: Modular design allows customers to select an option that best suits their needs or budget. Our top of the range model features dual hall sensors and dual microprocessor control units (both diagnose able from the module and switchable from the module. there are double and single hall trigger and double and single microprocessor models both will be available for and ignition cans and points set ups in the very near future (as written October 2020).

5: we are currently negotiating with distributors in the USA, Europe, South America, UK and South Africa. As with everything else we do, these distributors will be selected to be ambassadors for the Wedgetail brand. Ethical, reliable, helpful.

6: Value for money:
Rubbish is always cheap... our equipment is made for long hauls..from the best components...it is not cheap but it is an affordable properly backed, properly engineered product that you will feel a difference in everything from cold start to smooth idle to electric motor like spool up. We think it is truly amazing value for money.

16/03/2024

Wedgetail systems are still active and available we are taking orders through [email protected]

Malaney Sunday, a Moto Guzzi 500 single... Early series with exposed flywheel all jazzed up and a Vincent Rapide parked ...
14/08/2023

Malaney Sunday, a Moto Guzzi 500 single... Early series with exposed flywheel all jazzed up and a Vincent Rapide parked up in the main Street.

09/11/2022

Here the very best of the best Wedgetail ignition systems... dual redundancies.......... bullet proof construction and components... 2 year no quibble warranty.........

29/08/2022

I am one of the team of people who as a team, designed and developed the WEDGETAIL IGNITION system which is made in Australia and in my opinion is one of the very best out of the box Airhead upgrades made anywhere in the world.

Earlier this year, I left a group called the "Airheads BMW motorcycle riders" of which I was a founding member and long time advocate.

The reasons don't matter at all but many of the people who follow this page I met through that page. The reason I'm putting this here is that it has come to my attention that the admin there has taken to removing any post that mentions WEDGETAIL or even my name. Yes really! This means that people who are asking opinions, giving opinions BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, seeking help with issues or advice, get quietly taken down.

I begin work at 5:45 each morning usually by answering emails or PM's questions for both the Boxerworks and the WEDGETAIL system...on here and on the Wedgetail Fb page it usually takes about an hour or so each morning.

Screen shots sent by friends allow me to PM the people seeking help or asking questions as part of our customer service. The Admin of the Airheads page has blocked me completely so as I say, friends have taken to sending me screen shots before they get binned.
To avoid this foolish nonsense, I'm asking all of my friends and customers who have friends, club members or are members of ride groups...... in other words Airhead riders with questions about the WEDGETAIL system, problems, or who require assistance / guidance to PM me direct "Mark Morrissey" and I will help them.

I'VE MADE 4 X INSTALLATION VIDEOS which will be distributed on a USB stick with all new WEDGETAIL products starting very soon but in the mean time... go to: Youtube

MMM's BMW BOXERWORKS BMW Airhead hospital

where copies of all 4 movies have been uploaded.

We are very proud of our WEDGETAIL Ignition...made in Australia and we think the best there is for a boxer airhead.... t...
21/08/2022

We are very proud of our WEDGETAIL Ignition...made in Australia and we think the best there is for a boxer airhead.... this is an unsolicited appraisal from a satisfied customer...thanks Peter.

08/08/2022

FINALLY two movies specifically around Wedgetail ignition for POINTS IGNITION bike upgrades.... the FIRST ONE IS SHOWN IN THE BANNER WINDOW ON THIS POST scroll down for the second one

Every day I spend hours on the phone or email answering questions from perspective buyers, helping with installation enq...
14/06/2022

Every day I spend hours on the phone or email answering questions from perspective buyers, helping with installation enquiries or issues, diagnosing faults or arranging new orders.

Strangely, yesterday and today I've had enquiries about multiple selectable advance curves, fuel consumption and why WEDGETAIL IGNITION SYSTEMS don't make such a thing.

The answer s simple: the Wedgetail ignition system is tailored in two configurations. 1: for bikes with 2 spark plugs (one per cylinder) and 2: for bikes which have been converted to dual plugging (4 plugs , 2 per cylinder) There ae a number of configurations for the hard ware eg: dual switchable processors, dual switchable trigger units or both.

There are certainly ignition setups on the market that offer different switchable ignition curves... usually this is for ease of production for control units (not mounting hardware) to be fitted to various makes and models of bikes...some manufacturers offer 3 or 4 settings to give the owner some "fiddle room" on a particular bike. For obvious reasons this can't be wide ranging for fear of damage to engines.

When we developed the WEDGETAIL IGNITION we spent many months road testing, hours on dyno's and then thousands and thousands of kilometers establishing the correct curves for the two basic configurations (single and dual plugged cylinder heads).

A little known or mentioned fact is that every Air cooled BMW standard production road bike came from the factory with the SAME camshaft specs regardless of the capacity of the engine or the type...90s, S, RS, CS, ST GS and so on and on.. these camshaft specs were chosen by BMW as the best for the wide range of uses their product would be put to....they gave some bikes bigger valves, different compression ratios bigger carbs, different final drive ratios and so on, but the basic engine architecture and especially the camshaft and ignition system was a standard thing from the /5 to the last type 247 boxer engine made....

YES! there were race cams, fast road cams, specialist cams but by and large....the vast majority of production motorcycles from the /5 on had the standard cam. (which has served them very very well)

Taking that on board we spent the development time matching the ignition timing to the valve timing by varying the "advance commence" revs, "the max advance achieved revs" and of course, the "shape" of the curve itself.

On a BMW Airhead, the amount (or number of degrees) of advance is 26 (on standard single plug bikes) when controlled by electronics instead of worn weights and springs and pivots...this can be programmed to begin at any engine revs and top out at any revs IN A 2000 RPM BAND WIDTH (give or take a couple of hundred RPM)

Unlike most aftermarket systems which use 6 plot points in that band, we use 20. This is coupled with some really excellent soft ware to be (eventually) tailored to match the afore mentioned cam timing (lift and duration) perfectly...or as near to as possible given the wear of pre existing components....modifications and the like.

Because we have done all the work FINDING the sweet spot we don't need "gimmicks" like multiple switching of curves over 2000 rpm bands... we would rather use the space to make a second switchable control unit possible for redundancy.

We at WEDGETAIL make no claims for increased power or for magic milage per litre. We offer unprecedented improvement in the riding experience of your Airhead...easier starting, smoother idle, smooth acceleration, better tractability....no pinging under load...

CONCIEVED, DESIGNED, BUILT IN AUSTRALIA, SOLD AROUND THE WORLD. 2 year no quibble warranty, personal customer assistance and product back up...

We at WEDGETAIL IGNITIONS AUSTRALIA back our product with quality design, components and service against all comers.

Here's a great review from Steve Blunt in the UK. He has purchased the top of the range twin processor, twin ignition tr...
12/03/2022

Here's a great review from Steve Blunt in the UK. He has purchased the top of the range twin processor, twin ignition trigger, Wedgetail ignition for his R100 GSPD

"I bought the double switch unit from Motobins in the UK to fit to my 80GS. I'm no mechanic and I take my time to get things right. The job took perhaps 90 mins after taking off the front cover (disconnecting the battery beforehand) and it was surprisingly straightforward taking it carefully. Everything appears to be quality kit, the bean can unit especially. Because the lugs of the Wedgetail were slightly different to the standard bean can lugs (despite marking with a pen), I could only approximate the new can position for timing purposes, but near enough. Timing really needs to be checked with a strobe light anyway. The engine started first time and the new can required a turn of just a few millimetres to get the perfect timing; 'S' at idle and 'Z' at 3k revs, sitting stable and steady under the light. After just a few hundred miles, I'd say starting is easier (the tickover can be reduced and is more stable), pickup from idle is sharp and the mid-range appears stronger and smoother. I have no idea how or why this is possible but it is; perhaps it is just the accuracy of the spark throughout the range without the more approximate interference of mechanical weights and springs. My main reason for buying the Wedgetail was to get a system with built-in redundancy in case of problems. The improvement in engine starting and running was a surprising and very welcome bonus. As a test, I also switched over to the other trigger and then the other CPU without a hiccup. The switches on the control unit can just be reached without taking the tank off, and that's on the big GS 35l tank. So, in a nutshell, not cheap but easy enough to fit, easy to use and with a definite improvement in starting and smoothness plus the additional peace of mind (for me) should there be a component failure in the middle of nowhere. Overall, a big tick from me!"

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