I have an '87 and the ignitor just fried itself... I looked online and they're way more expensive than I'd like them to be. Is there a source cheaper than the $300+ on eBay? Or maybe a different, cheaper CDI that would work with our bikes? Or even a diagram showing what parts are where in the ignitor so I can possibly solder a new piece in?
Or heck, just a charitable soul willing to part with a piece of a broken bike they've got? I'm desperate at this point.

This bike has become a Thesseus's Ship situation with all the parts I've replaced on it, and when I finally have it road legal, registered and all that, it kicks out on me once again. I love this bike, despite it's constant issues, and I just want to see it on the road like it deserves.

I've attached a pic of the ignitor, the black chip on the metal piece is what fried.

Help me, Savageforums Kenobi, you're my only hope.

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That's a power transducer that typically blows due to over heating.
Maybe some left the key on over nite?

Here's a link to the tech section article...

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1293638302/0

As to finding a cheaper replacement cross referenced to another bike...
You might look at the 250 thumper but you'll need to check timing and I don't know the power requirements of ignition systems.

I might have a spare '88 ig box, I'll need to look for it.