Compass Ignition for BMW 1970 - 1979

We call this the Compass system because the triggering rotor has two points like a compass! The unique shape drives the timing accuracy you would expect from an electronic ignition.

The control box is designed with reliability in mind including high levels of voltage spike protection.

• Reverse polarity protected
• Spike protected to hundreds of volts
• Continuous overvoltage protected
• Pickup inputs protected

It is designed to take anything the bike can throw at it. 

One of our local customers, Mark, has been enjoying the improvements for a while now on his restored 1979 BMW R100R.  He was so impressed with the system that he replaced a 12-month-old Dyna III system with the Compass ignition to get the advantages like not using the old mechanical advance unit with all its related problems. Mark said "you can see the build quality and the thought that went into it" and "The quality fittings and robust wiring loom that exactly fits the application."  Mark found it quick to install with the easy-to-follow instructions.  Once installed, he found the bike "easier to start, idles beautifully and the motor is much stronger across the rev range". 

An ignition system for people who love to ride their BMW!

The pickup unit that replaces the points plate is made by us in South Australia using extreme temperature safe components. Materials like the 300-degree Celsius magnet rating, 200 C winding wire, machined aluminium frame and backing plate along with silicone lead wire gives this part the generous ratings it needs for a happy life inside the hot engine environment.

There is no need to replace your ignition coils if you have the original Bosch coils but if you want more spark energy and improved performance from your new ignition try our  Twin Output High Performance Coil.

The tiny control box (also made in South Australia) is easy to hide under the fuel tank and it is fully sealed against vibration and moisture. It uses a high-speed processor to generate the accurate timing required for coil saturation and the advance curve.

Improved reliability, maintenance free operation and better performance, all in an easy to install package - the Compass System for your BMW ticks all the boxes!

Note: This system suits 1970s era bikes manufactured BEFORE BMW started using the 'ignition in the can' or bean can style ignition units. If you have an "ignition can" on the front of your engine you will need to use our other Compass Ignition BMW kit for these later engines. Please contact us if you need further information about compatibility.

Available for twin plug cylinder head engines see Compass Ignition for BMW Twin Plug Heads 1970-1979