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.
