Ignition Spark Noise

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24 Jul 2009 21:24 #309183 by mzandmz
Ignition Spark Noise was created by mzandmz
I notice the bike making a erratic spark noise around the point/condenser area at an idle.All screws are tight and all contacts are clean,dry and proper.New plugs and wires are good. The only thing I haven't done was run it at night with the cover off and watch for spark jump. Any other Idea of a problem inherant on the 1977 KZ650 B1 that causes this noise?

New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD

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24 Jul 2009 21:55 #309187 by MFolks
Replied by MFolks on topic Ignition Spark Noise
It might be time for capacitior/condensor replacement. Check the condition of the points, are they looking burned?

If it were me,I'd get a Dyna S and have set it and forget it electronic ignition.I think they make one for the 650's.

www.z1enterprises.com can get you one.

1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
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24 Jul 2009 21:59 #309188 by bountyhunter
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I was also going to vote for the condenser. That is the piece that keeps the voltage arc at the points down to a manageable level. If the condenser is bad or not hooked up, the points will have a huge voltage arc each time they open and they will burn out rather quickly.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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24 Jul 2009 23:33 #309196 by mzandmz
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Thank you

New to Family, 1979 KZ440 LTD

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