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TheQ_Man · 08-04-2021 2:21pm

cantdecide wrote: »

My experience of using a MM to test coils is that if it fails the test; coil's goosed. If it passes the MM test; coil may still be goosed.

I think the real test is finding someone into diagnostics who can examine current ramps on the plug wires with the oscilloscope (which often implicates bad plugs too) or else using swap-tronics using another bike or new parts.

I can get a set of coils that have been tested and proven to work for €50. I’m considering it.

I can switch out the coils myself without issue. If I order today I might get them in a week.

What I’ve noticed is that as well as no spark the plugs aren’t wet from fuel, is that normal? There’s no fuel pump in those bikes, they’re gravity fed.

TheQ_Man · 08-04-2021 2:21pm

cantdecide wrote: »

Maybe the pickup.

Where do I look :pac:

goblin59 · 08-04-2021 5:33pm

Have you checked to make sure theres power from the CDI to the coil?
When I was troubleshooting the DR during the rebuild, that was one of the things Paul from HD told me to check as we couldn't figure out why there was no spark.

In the end it came down to the built in anti theft system that was ****ing it about.

hedzball · 08-04-2021 6:29pm

The pony got a rebuid for her 50th bday

'Hdz

two wheels good · 08-04-2021 7:46pm

Unlikely four coils have all failed at once.
Testing:
- test resistance on each coil. Compare to values in manual

- turn on ignition . Is there 12V at the pos. terminal on each coil?

TheQ_Man · 08-04-2021 7:53pm

two wheels good wrote: »

Unlikely four coils have all failed at once.
Testing:
- test resistance on each coil. Compare to values in manual

- turn on ignition . Is there 12V at the pos. terminal on each coil?

There’s no life at all in all 4. Went through them last week. Everything else works

TheQ_Man · 08-04-2021 7:54pm

goblin59 wrote: »

Have you checked to make sure theres power from the CDI to the coil?
When I was troubleshooting the DR during the rebuild, that was one of the things Paul from HD told me to check as we couldn't figure out why there was no spark.

In the end it came down to the built in anti theft system that was ****ing it about.

There’s no anti theft device in that bike I reckon. She’s 30 years old now

flashinthepan · 08-04-2021 8:17pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

There’s no anti theft device in that bike I reckon. She’s 30 years old now

Does it have a crank sensor
I would be thinking no signal from the crank sensor it would not know when to fire

blade1 · 08-04-2021 8:17pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

There’s no anti theft device in that bike I reckon. She’s 30 years old now

Look on the bright side.
The fact she isn't starting is an anti theft device of sorts

flashinthepan · 08-04-2021 8:30pm

crank / pickup pulser
https://ie.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/view/30300MS2600
Might be worth a look

TheQ_Man · 08-04-2021 8:39pm

blade1 wrote: »

Look on the bright side.
The fact she isn't starting is an anti theft device of sorts

I could leave the keys in it outside my front door all night even if it was running and she’d probably still be there the next morning :pac:

I taxed it today. €26 for the year :cool:

blade1 · 08-04-2021 9:06pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

I could leave the keys in it outside my front door all night even if it was running and she’d probably still be there the next morning :pac:

Keys would be robbed!

TheQ_Man · 08-04-2021 9:24pm

blade1 wrote: »

Keys would be robbed!

Better chance of that :pac:

Sir Galahad · 09-04-2021 5:49pm

My eleventh GS Adventure. This is my second SE (Final Edition).

goblin59 · 09-04-2021 7:45pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

There’s no anti theft device in that bike I reckon. She’s 30 years old now

sure the DR isn't that much younger.
The anti theft is dumb as **** though on the Suzuki, but effective.
Stops them being hotwired

ronanc15 · 10-04-2021 12:09am

Short spin with a couple of the lads this evening. Weather played ball

zubair · 10-04-2021 12:15am

Honda angels, notorious troublemakers when it comes to parking, otherwise, a very nice bunch.

ronanc15 · 10-04-2021 12:18am

zubair wrote: »

Honda angels, notorious troublemakers when it comes to parking, otherwise, a very nice bunch.

Troublesome hoors like that alright!

14-04-2021 10:28pm

Spin down to the old head of kinsale after work yesterday, first spin longer than the drive to work since last year.

Jimmy Bottlehead · 14-04-2021 11:17pm

Sir Galahad wrote: »

My eleventh GS Adventure. This is my second SE (Final Edition).

Off topic, so sorry, but how ya find the 1150?

Sir Galahad · 15-04-2021 1:05am

Jimmy Bottlehead wrote: »

Off topic, so sorry, but how ya find the 1150?

I love them. Great riding position with plenty of torque. Not the fastest bike but then you know that already. It’s got great road presence and has the appearance of a helicopter gun ship on wheels.

TheQ_Man · 15-04-2021 9:27am

Hard to believe I have this bike 1 year today. This photo is courtesy of blade1 who seemed to enjoy himself in the snow a bit.

TheQ_Man · 15-04-2021 9:31am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Spin down to the old head of kinsale after work yesterday, first spin longer than the drive to work since last year.

I was there once, the access road are typical countryside :pac:

blade1 · 15-04-2021 9:56am

Keep the photos coming lads seeing as I can't enjoy my own for now.

@The Q Man Has the Busa cooled down yet after that test spin?

TheQ_Man · 15-04-2021 10:01am

blade1 wrote: »

Keep the photos coming lads seeing as I can't enjoy my own for now.

@The Q Man Has the Busa cooled down yet after that test spin?

She’s only starting to, you melted the front tyre :pac:

blade1 · 15-04-2021 10:09am

TheQ_Man wrote: »

She’s only starting to, you melted the front tyre :pac:

I suppose the stoppies done that.
Landing from wheelies would as well but I only done around 10 of those.
I'll say one thing, she's solid enough on one wheel at around 140mph

Hotblack Desiato · 15-04-2021 12:32pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

The dang clutch seems to be going in it though, that or the slave cylinder. She’s not losing any fluids.

Changing the fluid is worth a try.

15-04-2021 1:16pm

TheQ_Man wrote: »

I can get a set of coils that have been tested and proven to work for €50. I’m considering it.

I can switch out the coils myself without issue. If I order today I might get them in a week.

What I’ve noticed is that as well as no spark the plugs aren’t wet from fuel, is that normal? There’s no fuel pump in those bikes, they’re gravity fed.

Had a similar issue with a bike I sold recently. Bike would have fuel and spark. Could visibly see the spark and the plugs were wet but couldn't understand why she wouldn't fire. Bike would pop and backfire but wouldn't fire.

Turns out the engine was hydraulically locked. Too much fuel in the cylinders caused this. Had to be drained and turned over by hand and then it fired once everything was back together and fuel was fed back in.

Might not be the issue you have but something to keep in mind.

Jimmy Bottlehead · 15-04-2021 1:56pm

blade1 wrote: »

I suppose the stoppies done that.
Landing from wheelies would as well but I only done around 10 of those.
I'll say one thing, she's solid enough on one wheel at around 140mph

And it was a trip in the house that actually injured ya! :pac:

Trigger Happy · 15-04-2021 2:21pm

blade1 wrote: »

Keep the photos coming lads seeing as I can't enjoy my own for now.

@The Q Man Has the Busa cooled down yet after that test spin?

I am in the same boat. Old bike sold and waiting for the new one to travel the high seas and get delivered to ireland. I am not sure if this bike porn thread is good or bad for me"

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