KZ1000p suddenly no spark

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19 May 2011 20:09 #452197 by Starzan
KZ1000p suddenly no spark was created by Starzan
Hey folks,
Semi green to this bike.
heres the deal:

93 kz1000p sat for the winter
Replaced battery (sealed) and plugs.
Turned on and ran like a charm!
(same day as replacements) rode 30min - parked 1 hour - rode 30min - parked for 1 hour - now no start.
Turns over.
No spark on any cylinders.
Multimeter read 13+ on battery.
WTF?

Both Coils?
Is there a computer?(no right?)
Wiring diagram on line?

Any help is much appreciated, thanks!

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19 May 2011 20:44 #452215 by wireman
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checked main fuse? kill switch on ? clutch pulled in/neutral safety switch? battery cables tight?

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19 May 2011 20:44 #452216 by MFolks
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Information, possible wiring diagram for your bike:
www.cyclepsycho.com/kz1000p/kz1000p.html

I'd remove the tank, and with the engine off, check at the coils for voltage at the red wire(or red/yellow wire coming from the run/stop switch) on the right handlebar.

Get a multimeter, set it on VDC(Volts, Direct current) range of 20, put the red probe on the red wire and the Black probe on a good ground or the battery Negative terminal.

Turn on the ignition switch, and read us what you've got.

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19 May 2011 21:34 #452221 by Motor Head
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It doesn't have one of those side stand switches does it? If the stand is down switch will not let it run. Just a quick thought.

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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20 May 2011 06:05 - 20 May 2011 06:11 #452328 by Starzan
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MFolks wrote: Information, possible wiring diagram for your bike:
www.cyclepsycho.com/kz1000p/kz1000p.html

I'd remove the tank, and with the engine off, check at the coils for voltage at the red wire(or red/yellow wire coming from the run/stop switch) on the right handlebar.

Get a multimeter, set it on VDC(Volts, Direct current) range of 20, put the red probe on the red wire and the Black probe on a good ground or the battery Negative terminal.

Turn on the ignition switch, and read us what you've got.


Thanks for the reply.

Have since depleted the battery while trouble shooting.

Will attempt your suggestion tomorrow afternoon after charging.

When testing coil what doe you mean by "engine off"
Last edit: 20 May 2011 06:11 by Starzan.

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20 May 2011 06:08 - 20 May 2011 06:14 #452329 by Starzan
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Motor Head wrote: It doesn't have one of those side stand switches does it? If the stand is down switch will not let it run. Just a quick thought.


Thanks for the reply motor head.

Yup. Yup. Yup. And yup.
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20 May 2011 08:40 #452334 by Motor Head
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Does that mean you have it going again?

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

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