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23 Mar 2017 10:07 #757474 by CPLSeraphim
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This is the ignition coil I put in my bike. Like stated prior, people are saying that both posts can be used with either the power wire or the points signal wire. If I reverse them, I blow my main fuse...

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost

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23 Mar 2017 19:51 - 24 Mar 2017 04:27 #757503 by CPLSeraphim
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I got my new points in today, right before work. gonna put them in tomorrow morning

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost
Last edit: 24 Mar 2017 04:27 by CPLSeraphim.

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25 Mar 2017 16:07 #757668 by CPLSeraphim
Replied by CPLSeraphim on topic 1980 KZ440 project build...err... rebuild...
Spark issue found. I was losing 2 V between the battery and the coil. I ran a wire straight from the positive terminal to the coil (only for testing purposes) and was able to get spark. Now to solve whatever is the real issue (probably something with the 35 year old wiring...)

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost

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25 Mar 2017 17:29 #757677 by Nebr_Rex
Replied by Nebr_Rex on topic 1980 KZ440 project build...err... rebuild...
Sounds like you get to clean all your electrical connections including the insides of the handle bar switches.


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29 Mar 2017 12:14 #758042 by CPLSeraphim
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I am getting the bike together now. Getting solid spark(I cleaned some connections and shortened the extension I put on the wire going to the coil.) Just working on putting the fuel lines back on the carbs.... which I am trying to remember how they went... lol

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost

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01 Apr 2017 08:04 #758293 by CPLSeraphim
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Alright. Right now I am getting it to turn over, and getting spark. it rumbles like it thinks about starting... but has not ran yet. I gotta check my timing, but even if that was off, you would think there would still be something. I am not sure yet, still looking, but wanted to post an update.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost

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05 Apr 2017 07:36 #758536 by CPLSeraphim
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I got her to run... by spraying starting fluid into the spark plug holes... Good news, engine runs. Bad news? I have not been able to remove the intake side caps to check clearances. Guess she is coming apart today.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost

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07 Apr 2017 13:28 - 07 Apr 2017 13:31 #758728 by CPLSeraphim
Replied by CPLSeraphim on topic 1980 KZ440 project build...err... rebuild.(UPDATE)


YouTube video of my bike, and it runs. Still have to tinker a little, but the hard stuff is done!

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
~Robert Frost
Last edit: 07 Apr 2017 13:31 by CPLSeraphim.

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