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01-29-2012 #1
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So, I have a 2000 sporty that has been reworked, I changed the ignition key to an automotive style and got rid of any other connections I did not need. It was running great for awhile, but is dead now. All other electric connections are working, no blown fuse, but I'm not getting any spark. I am trying to figure this out without buying parts I don't need. What is the best way to chase this down? I do have a voltmeter but am not well versed in it's use. Any help/hints would be great.
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01-29-2012 #2So, I have a 2000 sporty that has been reworked, I changed the ignition key to an automotive style and got rid of any other connections I did not need. It was running great for awhile, but is dead now. All other electric connections are working, no blown fuse, but I'm not getting any spark. I am trying to figure this out without buying parts I don't need. What is the best way to chase this down? I do have a voltmeter but am not well versed in it's use. Any help/hints would be great.
Pretty easy to check the coil and plug wires, how many small terminals on your coil?
I will PM you a very simple print that may help youLast edited by Bud; 01-29-2012 at 3:16 PM. Reason: note
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01-29-2012 #3Member
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The ignition module was changed awhile ago, but it is essentially a stock replacement. the coil is stock as well with the two small terminals.
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01-29-2012 #4Senior Member
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Also, Don't take it personal:
All yer fuses good?
Lights work?
All yer wires connected where they oughta be?
Why'd you swap out the ignition?
I'm just asking. Sometimes it's the dumb questions that help you see.Last edited by Bandersnatch; 01-29-2012 at 5:17 PM.
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01-30-2012 #5Member
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I checked all the fuses,they are good, lights work. In fact in will crank but just no spark to the plugs. All the wires are connected where they are supposed to be, except for the handlebar switches which I removed. I switched out the ignition module years ago, I had taken it to a mechanic, I can't remember his exact reasoning, but the bike had stopped running. This time I was on the road and the bike just began to sputter then stopped.
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i had the same thing happen and it was a bad electrical connection on the coil
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01-30-2012 #7Senior Member
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Yeah check all your connections, it could be simple as a bad connection. But Have you ever had to replace any of the charging equipment yet? Which of your bikes is it? Your stator could have cooked if you've run it hot. That would cause your bike to sputter and die.
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01-30-2012 #8
U did all the transformation and it ran good? Did it stop while riding or did you come out to start it and nothing? How many volts on the battery?
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01-31-2012 #9
Bypassing your harness to do an ignition test, will tell you 100% if you Can get spark or not. If you get spark by jumpin' the hot to the coil, then it's time to chase down the break in the harness.
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