KZ750 Spectre - Getting spark.....kinda...

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KZ750 Spectre - Getting spark.....kinda...

07 Jun 2018 20:23
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Hey everyone, new KZ750 owner here. Just picked it up about a month ago, and it has not ran for bout 5 years. Just put in a carb rebuild kit, and am ready to start it. The problem is, I have no spark to my spark plugs. I checked the spark plug wires with a multimeter, and I get voltage when turning the engine over, but the spark plugs will still not spark. Any ideas as to what that could be?

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Re: KZ750 Spectre - Getting spark.....kinda...

07 Jun 2018 20:35
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How many volts are you getting on the sparkplug lead?
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Re: KZ750 Spectre - Getting spark.....kinda...

08 Jun 2018 14:16
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When I press the starter, I get a range from 2.6 volts to 20 volts according to my multi meter. Every time I turn the motor over it changes voltages. :huh:

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Re: KZ750 Spectre - Getting spark.....kinda...

08 Jun 2018 14:38 - 08 Jun 2018 14:41
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Weak battery (check acid level,refill distill water), R/R ,bad ground (battery negative to engine/frame). Check/clean your connectors plugs/wirings for short cut/bad isolation or a wrong routed plugged connector.
A lot of electric Gremlins can made a bad day.
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