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hello newbie here

Started by stephenmcd, April 12, 2013, 10:05:26 PM

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no spark help please

cranks but doesnt start?
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stephenmcd

iI just picked up an 85 fj1100 for 300$ no spark coils test fine pick up coils are good kick stand switch clutch switch and ignition switch is good burned black wire o CD unit what could cause this as well as my switch diode on right side of bike is pretty charred  any ideas I wanna. Buy a dynotek CD but I don't want to burn it up on the first day   allmy fuses are good too cranks but no spark

FJmonkey

Quote from: stephenmcd on April 12, 2013, 10:05:26 PM
iI just picked up an 85 fj1100 for 300$ no spark coils test fine pick up coils are good kick stand switch clutch switch and ignition switch is good burned black wire o CD unit what could cause this as well as my switch diode on right side of bike is pretty charred  any ideas I wanna. Buy a dynotek CD but I don't want to burn it up on the first day   allmy fuses are good too cranks but no spark

What???? Anyone else?
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stephenmcd

tselI just want to know what would cause the burned wire so I know where to look its only burned from the cdi to wherever it goes to about 5 inches or so I've been told its a grounding issue but my grounds are good

aviationfred

Welcome to the group. With enough information, there is enough knowledge to overcome nearly any issue.

Look to see if there are any scorch marks on the frame near the burnt wire. You mention all of your fuses check good and no apparent electrical issues. It could be that the burnt wire chafed through it's insulation and caused the arcing.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

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2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

movenon

Quote from: aviationfred on April 13, 2013, 12:08:35 AM
Welcome to the group. With enough information, there is enough knowledge to overcome nearly any issue.

Look to see if there are any scorch marks on the frame near the burnt wire. You mention all of your fuses check good and no apparent electrical issues. It could be that the burnt wire chafed through it's insulation and caused the arcing.

Fred

:good2: 

I would replace all known bad items with stock parts. Check every wire for chaffing, breaks, cracked insulation and check all the connectors (pull each one apart a do a good visual check), From your description something shorted out. When I say check every wire and connection I mean everything from the tail to the nose.
Keep an eye out for modified or badly repaired wires. Pay special attention anywhere wires flex or bend (bars, steering head area).
Could have been as simple as coils or box it's self shorting out. Take your time and inspect. I am surprised that a fuse wasn't taken out.

Also if I was ready to start it after replacing all known parts I would have a volt meter on it to check the charging rate from the alternator. I don't know if it could cause your problem but regulators have been know to throw out higher voltages than required.

And  "Welcome" ! Where are you located ? The more information we have the more help we can give you. There might be a member close to your area that would know more of what to look for. Do you have a service manual ?
George
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1990 FJ 1200

stephenmcd

none of the wires are burned except the diode assembly on the right side of the bike under the fairing  and the one black wirw coils test at 2.7 ohms ignition switch is getting 12 volts pick up coils are testing at 162 ohmsiI haven't metered them yet I'll check all the connections Monday and there is no scorch marks anywhere I have most of the plastics off ilall lights work as far as I know too

RichBaker

Please, please, PLEASE.... Learn to use punctuation!  These posts of your's are downright painful to read as one run-on sentence......   :flag_of_truce:
Rich Baker - NRA Life, AZCDL, Trail Riders of S. AZ. , AMA Life, BRC, HEAT Dirt Riders, SAMA....
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90 FJ1200, 03 WR450F ;8^P

rktmanfj

Quote from: RichBaker on April 17, 2013, 09:01:53 PM
Please, please, PLEASE.... Learn to use punctuation!  These posts of your's are downright painful to read as one run-on sentence......   :flag_of_truce:

Skitt's law in action here?   :pardon:
Randy T
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RichBaker

Nope... it's a simple matter of effective communications..... If I did it ALL the time, then you could consider me pedantic. 
Rich Baker - NRA Life, AZCDL, Trail Riders of S. AZ. , AMA Life, BRC, HEAT Dirt Riders, SAMA....
Tennessee Squire
90 FJ1200, 03 WR450F ;8^P