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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 09:57 AM
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My crane hi 4 is starting to give me intermittent problems. I'm thinking it's time to replace it , before it leaves me stranded. What's the best ignition deal today ? I would prefer to keep it a single fire . This is for a 113" evo on a 95 electra glide.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 10:32 AM
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The Ultima ignition is good and reasonably priced. Just don't use the Ultima coil in the kit.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
The Ultima ignition is good and reasonably priced. Just don't use the Ultima coil in the kit.
+1 on that!! My Ultima coil lasted 33 miles but the module is working great.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 12:32 PM
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How long did the Crane last and why not another one of them? Mine went out and I put in a new Crane one. I just like 'em for some reason.

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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 02:04 PM
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The Crane ignition unit is now being made as an S&S part, according to a recent announcement on their website.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by IBDAGRIZ
How long did the Crane last and why not another one of them? Mine went out and I put in a new Crane one. I just like 'em for some reason.

Griz
Too many posts about the Cranes failing, although mine lasted twelve years and I shorted a wire before it gave me any trouble. I might have bought another but the price was better on the Ultima so after seeing many good reviews I ordered one of those . I believe my Crane coil is still good . I ordered an Ultima for 155.00 with free shipping. My engine is an Ultima also and after beating the **** out of it for a dozen years I am very happy with it !
Thanks for all the input , Evan D.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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Which Ultima motor do you have?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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jireh sells the ultima ignition for 109.00
 
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the new crane ignition does not have an american flag next to it in the aftermarket parts books we have, and had a dozen fail, sold about 40 of them ( some guys have to have them ) - sell lots of ignitions and the ultima is in all the bikes i own that it fits in but not the coil we use them for the brass nuts and lock washers that come on them as they are more valuable to us
 
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Beemervet
Which Ultima motor do you have?
It's a 113" I had it on a homebuilt rigid for 11 years then freshened the top end , new lifters, then installed it on a 95 electra glide . Hoping to get many more years out of her.
 
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