Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

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Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

24 Feb 2016 11:52
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My Shift pedal return spring broke and I replaced it with the help of this forum:
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/592618-kz-400...-pedal-not-returning

I got the bike back together and adjusted the timing. It was starting and immediately dying so I adjust the timing again and cleaned the points.

It's getting fuel, has a strong battery, strong spark, clean air filter, but won't start. It's killing me because it's finally nice out and I want to ride.

Any Ideas?
1978 KZ400 B1

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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

24 Feb 2016 12:54
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do you have a manual to help with the timing ,you might have adjusted it wrong ,was it running alright before you adjusted it
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

24 Feb 2016 13:18
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Yep, I followed the manual to a T. Also, i'm getting good spark out of the plugs
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

24 Feb 2016 16:14
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Any chance you swapped the wiring to the coils.
You will still get spark, but at the wrong time.
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

24 Feb 2016 16:19 - 24 Feb 2016 16:20
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Check the adjustment of the points again.
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Re: Won't start after changing Shift Pedal Return

26 Feb 2016 13:22
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I check them again and read a few other posts about adjusting them. That was it and now it's running! The manual isn't super clear on the oder of operations but i Was able to get it going
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