87bansheeguy Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I got a 87 shee. it quit on me at the sand dunes i already replaced the cdi because im getting gas just no spark. Now i should be getting my coil tommaro how can i test my old coil to make sure thats the problem and is that normally what the problem is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Usually its not the coil or the cdi, those components rarely go bad. You need to diagnose the problem and not throw parts at it. It could bew anything from a shorted wire to a malfunctioning kill switch or stator. Buy a multimeter that checks ohms and get back to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Usually its not the coil or the cdi, those components rarely go bad. You need to diagnose the problem and not throw parts at it. It could bew anything from a shorted wire to a malfunctioning kill switch or stator. Buy a multimeter that checks ohms and get back to us. Well i already replaced the cdi and coil. its still not sparking ive went threw and tested most of the wires there all good so im leaning toward the stator i can test the 2 wire for restistance but the others are going into it how can i test my stator to make sure it works and how can i test the resitance for the other 2 wires. im using a multi meter btw. and my kill switch is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Well i already replaced the cdi and coil. its still not sparking ive went threw and tested most of the wires there all good so im leaning toward the stator i can test the 2 wire for restistance but the others are going into it how can i test my stator to make sure it works and how can i test the resitance for the other 2 wires. im using a multi meter btw. and my kill switch is fine The stator specs are in the manual. You should be able to search and dig one up on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Stator resistance: Ignition coil should be 13.7-20.5 Ohms (red to green wire) Pickup coil should be 94-140 Ohms (white/red to white/green wire) Lighting coil should be 0.26-0.38 Ohms (black to yellow wire) from the FAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Stator resistance:Ignition coil should be 13.7-20.5 Ohms (red to green wire) Pickup coil should be 94-140 Ohms (white/red to white/green wire) Lighting coil should be 0.26-0.38 Ohms (black to yellow wire) from the FAQ I think ive tested just about everything possible and its still not sparking any stupid mistakes i could be making??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylander88 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 I think ive tested just about everything possible and its still not sparking any stupid mistakes i could be making??? check the gap on the pick-up coil to the flywheel too much gap will give you no spark too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 check the gap on the pick-up coil to the flywheel too much gap will give you no spark too....... already checked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby6t9 Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 bad spark plug boots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 already checked it Beat me to it! What was the pick up gap? SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Beat me to it! What was the pick up gap? SP no ive replaced the coil and cdi already. im soo pissed i cant figure this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 no ive replaced the coil and cdi already. im soo pissed i cant figure this out Why did you reply toi my message? My question was "what is the pickup gap"???? SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Why did you reply toi my message? My question was "what is the pickup gap"???? SP My bad and no it wasnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 no ive replaced the coil and cdi already. im soo pissed i cant figure this out So far ive tested my coil, cdi, stator, kill switch, and it still wont spark. oh yeah and the pickup gap is good but is there another way to test the pickup and what else am i forgeting here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87bansheeguy Posted September 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 So far ive tested my coil, cdi, stator, kill switch, and it still wont spark. oh yeah and the pickup gap is good but is there another way to test the pickup and what else am i forgeting here UPDATE i sanded the top of the magnets on the stator and im getting a little spark now and every 10 kicks or so its spitting some air outa the pipes but she still wont turn over wuts gives???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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