1980 KZ1000E2

That could be the pick up is in the wrong place.
Steve

loudhvx wrote: . . . A check with the diagram would confirm this as well. Does anyone have a 1980 Kz1000E (shaft) wireing diagram, or even a 1979 Kz1000E1 ? . . . .

www.kzrider.com/filebase/download/94-kz1...000e1-wiring-diagram

Good Fortune!

Thanks Patton.

I recommend not doing the jumper test. Based on the spark test on the primary, it sounds to me like one of the coils has a connection to ground, that it should not have if the crank is not turning. This can result in a cooked coil.

I would do voltage tests described earlier.

I wasn't suggesting hooking it up just touching the connector briefly to see if a spark occurs.
Steve

Don't sweat it, I was ready to plug into a wall outlet anyway

R

You must be joking. :lol:
Steve