T.C.I. Vs C.D.I. Ignitions on Attak

[LuvMyWarrior]

The 2006 Attaks come with a C.D.I. igniton and the 07's come with a T.C.I. Ignition. What is the difference? Can save $400 by buying an 06 over 07 but want to know what the difference is.

Thanks in advance!

 

[craze1cars]

Was discussed once here...inconclusive answer in my opinion, but better than nothing. Maybe we'll get more info this time.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... di&start=0

 

[studdog]

If all you can only save is $400.00 06 versus 07
you'd be dumb dumb dumb to buy 06. Just my opinion, and I could be wrong!

 

[LuvMyWarrior]

It is $1700 off of MSRP. The only difference I can find is the ignition.

 

[WarriorBeads]

$1,700 would cover a the hand warmer fix, insurance, trail pass and a mess of fuel..... I'm all about the discounts on the non-current, personally....

 

[Auskins]

hes only saving 400 bucks, its just $1700 cheaper then the MSRP on the website compared to the the 2007.
IMHO, for only 400 dollars i would go for 2007.

 

[SnowboundRX1]

I would go with the 07. They have the better handlebars and you would have a one year newer sled.

 

[Tork]

You almost have to figure that an 06 has depreciated $1500 more than an 07.

If you are going to trade again soon, the 07 would be a better buy. If you are going to keep it a long time it wont matter.

TCI makes for easier starting and it is cheaper to produce. CDI is still thought of as better for the best performance at high RPM.

In yamaha 2007 motorcycles

The YZF 600R uses TCI
The higher performing YZF R6S uses CDI

Keep in mind that this is for motorcycles that REV to around 13,000 RPM

Bottom line is it may not matter too much on a 10,000 RPM machine. TCI might logically give better economy and lower emissions at low RPM, but usually you are at 5000 or higher on these sleds so that may not be much of a factor.

The higher output voltage of a CDI module produces a much higher cooresponding coil output voltage . So, CDI produces a much hotter cleaner spark. It is the ignition of choice among race teams and now widely used for everything. The "CD" in CDI means capacitive discharge. This refers to the high voltage output of the CDI module which comes from a "mini" coil circuit of its own. The downside to CDI is the short high voltage spark pulse duration. This is better at high RPM but makes starting difficult. You will notice many CDI ignition systems that use a starting "ballast resistor" type circuit. This circuit ups the spark output in the CDI ignition for starting only. TCI produces a longer spark duration (which some might argue is more reliable).

 

[craze1cars]

It is $1700 off of MSRP. The only difference I can find is the ignition.

Handwarmers/handlebars are also different, as is the model year. Unknown other minor changes maybe...but not documented anywhere that people seem to be able to find. Idler wheel supplier? Subtle fuel mapping changes that went with the new ignition? Who the heck knows...it's all speculation unless you're somehow affilitated with the actual assembly line.

I know you weren't asking for a vote here, but people seem to be voting...chalk me up for spending the extra $400 on the newer sled...IF there were some minor unadvertised changes/improvements between 06 & 07, you'll have them. And if there weren't, you'll have a sled that's 1 year newer and therefore worth the extra $400 or more at sale and/or trade-in time, so you really won't be losing anything.

I'd want a larger discount on an 06 personally...then maybe I'd consider it.

 

[LuvMyWarrior]

I appreicate everyones input - keep it coming. I love this board!!

 

[RED800]

the 07's have the newer suspension also,but for 400 bucks id be all over an 07

 

[rx-1erlimitededition]

Tork had the answer. If you trade in a year from now is a 06 only going to be worth 400 less than the 07? Don't think so!!!! A model year of age regardless of milage is probably worth at least 1500 more in selling it outright or trading it. Snowmobile depreciate very quickly in the early years. Go for the 07 - no brainer!

 

[yamaouch08]

If all you can only save is $400.00 06 versus 07
you'd be dumb dumb dumb to buy 06. Just my opinion, and I could be wrong!

My thought too!!

 

[sticks]

changes to 2007

Talking to Yamaha Rep at the snowcheck sales day back in april he said that the changes were the ignition,hand warmers and heavier spring on the rear shock.

 

[WarriorBeads]

Ok - I'm a bone head. I was thinking $1,700 difference, not $400, with all the updates..... Not nearly worth in now. Go for the '07 unless the gap widens....