Japanese part on my 860...what is it?

confusa · Post by **confusa** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:46 am

I have two small black boxes under my tank that I am sort of confused about. Japanese parts, bb1105 Tokusan Denki. Seems strange to see some Japanese parts on the bike. What are these? Are the stock or a later upgrade?

baddean · Post by **baddean** » Sat Feb 26, 2011 2:20 pm

It's Kokusan Denki, and they are ignition modules. The brand is commonly used on modern Ducatis. They would be an upgrade, not original.

Peter Mille · Post by **Peter Mille** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:46 am

Lot's of Japanese, Nippon Denso ( Suzuki) parts on eighties Ducati's I'm afraid...
F.i. rev counter, speedometer, handlebar switches etc. all factory original...!!

Craig in France · Post by **Craig in France** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 5:13 am

Peter Mille wrote:Lot's of Japanese, Nippon Denso ( Suzuki) parts on eighties Ducati's I'm afraid...

Don't know why you should be afraid, Peter! I was more than pleased to be getting away from all that CEV, Aprilia, Veglia and Ducati Elettronica misery!

And there's not much wrong with NGK spark plugs, Yuasa batteries or Bridgestone tires, either

Ciao

Craig

Peter Mille · Post by **Peter Mille** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:00 am

I use Bosch plugs, Varta batteries and Pirelli tires on my Duc, try to avoid Japanese parts if possible...!

( although I use a lot of Jap spare parts on my Kawasaki 750 MachIV, of course...!!

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