Q-Tech Experience?

[Ekke]

I'm thinking of double plugging my '89 R100GS for the usual benefits associated with that (easier starting, cleaner running, ability to run higher compression ratio). The Q-Tech kit seems like a great solution since they modify the ignition advance in the "bean can". That sounds like the trickiest part of the whole switchover. Does anyone have experience with the Q-Tech kit? Q-Tech Homepage and click to Zundung for the 2-valve boxer, item 123. 500 euro seems a reasonable price for a complete kit that I could conceivably install myself.

I've also heard that Rick at Motorrad Elektrik has come out with an all electronic ignition advance unit. Motorrad Elektrik Replacement Starters Airheads 1977-1995 Call now! 256-442-8886 He says that the dual plug version will be in stock by the end of the month. That also sounds like pretty nifty idea. Any experience with this Alpha Ignition system or is it just too new?

When I contacted Siebenrock (OK, Eurotech, the importer in the States) about their 1000 cc upgrade kit and asked if the 9.5 compression ratio could run on regular fuel I got the response that it would run fine with 91 octane and the occasional fuel additive. (In North America 87 is "regular" and 91 is "premium").
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OK, so it needs Premium and an additive? That doesn't sound world travel capable to me. So, will dual plugging allow the Siebenrock kit to run on poor fuel? I've heard nothing but good things about the Siebenrock kit with its lighter, balanced pistons and a little extra power/torque so this is something that piques my interest. At the same time on our next trip (from Europe to Australia) we might encounter situations where low octane fuel is all that is available as happened when we rode through Africa.