Boogie_with_Stu wrote on 09/25/15 at 10:26:18:Yeah chzeckmate...I would consider 12K "pre-mature". Luckily that seems to be the exception.
They arent radically expensive...I bought a spare when I first bought the bike (was in a grab bag of spare parts). Since it is plug-n-play I keep it in my saddlebags.
When I had a Ford van, the electronic ignition was controlled by a module on the inner fender. No fixing that, and they did, occasionally, puke. A buddy saw one at a garage sale, five bucks. We unhooked mine, plugged it in, worked,, It stayed in the van for about seven years, never needed it. BUT, five bucks, for that peace of mind?
I'd do it again.