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Electric start wont work and not getting any spark
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15 Apr 2011 14:39 #444770
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Electric start wont work and not getting any spark was created by jbrewer73
I just got a 1992 kawasaki ninja 500 that sat for about a year. Supposedly it ran fine befor parked, but who knows it was given to me for some money that was owed. I turn the key on and have power, lights, turn signals, horn. But i turn the switch to "run: and no electric start. I jump the solenoid and it is cranking over but no spark at all. Any ideas where I can begin on this. The coils seem to be fairly new. I have inly had old 900 or 1000cc kaws so these newer ones are brand new to me. I was looking for th ignition but all i see is the coils that route into the loom and then to an igniter.
Any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks
Any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks
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15 Apr 2011 17:57 #444795
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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors
Replied by TeK9iNe on topic Electric start wont work and not getting any spark
Check to see if there is voltage to the coils, should be near battery voltage with key on.
Check fuses FIRST, of course.
Diagnostic/maintenece is still fairly close to the old zeds. Pull and check/clean as many connectors as you can get at (hopefully all of em').
Good luck.
Check fuses FIRST, of course.
Diagnostic/maintenece is still fairly close to the old zeds. Pull and check/clean as many connectors as you can get at (hopefully all of em').
Good luck.
Motorcycle Shop Owner/Operator
79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
Lucky to have rolled many old bikes through my doors
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16 Apr 2011 21:04 #445027
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Electric start wont work and not getting any spark
I believe that bike has both the side stand and clutch lever cutout switches. Be sure they are functioning properly.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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