Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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double-b
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Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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Hi guys i have the same the same problem as below but i have a uk bike and uk loom. i have checked continuity of the loom and all is fine the earth is fine and i have bypassed the sidestand switch. i have no spark and getting frustrated!!!!!! :smt013 :smt013 :smt013
HELP ME!!!!!!!!
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

Post by cargo »

Exactly how did you bypass the side stand switch ? ?

The clutch switch is a possible problem
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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We just looped it. The clutch switch only cuts out when your in gear and pull away?
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

Post by stevezx7r »

Have a look at the starter solenoid fuse, it's a 30 amp pull out type - mine has blown a couple of times when I had the battery on charge while trying to start the bike. If you still have idiot lights then it could be something else.
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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Right got it started. If anyone does not realise the H model has a different ignition barrel there is a resistor in the L model which the ecu picks up then allows the spark! Now we have it started but runs like a bag of spanners!
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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I am assuming it is you that changed the ignition switch ? ?

Therefore you have asked us a question without giving us all the material facts........................
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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double-b wrote:Now we have it started but runs like a bag of spanners!

Errr, service time or has that been done already ? :smt017
Nothing worse than having an H and not being able to scratch it !
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Re: Engine turns but no spark!!!!!

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Sorry Mori-man correct i have changed the ingnition barrell to a L model and bang it starts! As you say now time for a service and balance the carbs and a bloody good clean up.
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