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New coil, New plugs, no spark
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14 Apr 2020 19:12 #823393
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New coil, New plugs, no spark was created by MadeupofWires
I recently changed my coil and plugs with no luck. Bike still won't start. I've hooked a spark tester up and get spark within the "bulb." When I pull a plug and ground it against the engine, nothing. No real knowledge of electrical/ignition.
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15 Apr 2020 10:13 #823423
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Replied by loudhvx on topic New coil, New plugs, no spark
When you test for sparks, you have to make sure both plugs from the coil are able to complete a path to each other or to a common piece of metal.
That is, assuming your coil has two plugs connected to it.
It would help to know what bike we are dealing with.
That is, assuming your coil has two plugs connected to it.
It would help to know what bike we are dealing with.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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16 Apr 2020 04:43 #823470
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76 kz400. I leave 1 plug in the engine and pull the other and ground it against the engine. When I do this I was able to get 1 plug to spark a couple of times.
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16 Apr 2020 05:05 - 16 Apr 2020 05:06 #823472
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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Replied by loudhvx on topic New coil, New plugs, no spark
I would take both out and lay them both on the head so you can see them both at the same time.
This will also make it a lot easier on the starter or kicking.
You didn't mention new points. That will be a big factor. If the points are pitted and dirty, it won't get consistent spark.
This will also make it a lot easier on the starter or kicking.
You didn't mention new points. That will be a big factor. If the points are pitted and dirty, it won't get consistent spark.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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18 Apr 2020 10:54 #823600
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Just did it with 1 small spark on the left and then nothing on either. I assume my points are bad.
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18 Apr 2020 17:29 #823620
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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I really don't think I understand. You did not perform a tune up on the bike, but instead you replaced the coil? Why not simply perform a tune up before replacing any parts that may be perfectly fine? Tune ups are a perfectly normal part of motorcycle ownership and must be performed periodically as documented in the Kawasaki Service Manual. Ed
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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