[Trampsinger]

Ok fellows,

I bought this think as a non runner and boy is it. Still having trouble getting spark. Here's what I've done so far with the electrical. It was missing the CDI and the connector. Bought a harness off EBAY and a new CDI soldered connector in with heat shrink on every wire. Missing starter relay: replaced starter relay, replaced coil and wire. replaced spar plug. Cleaned coil ground screw and tab. No spark. According to the manual the next move is to test the "Ignition Pulse Generator". I went from the blue/yellow wire on the connector with my other lead to the frame. Manual says should be a resistance reading of 290-360 ohms. I can't get anything but infinite resistance that way. What's the next move?

Thanks

 

[fishfiles]

I think I would put my wiring harness back to stock and get the right CDI for it

 

[Trampsinger]

I think I would put my wiring harness back to stock and get the right CDI for it

That's what I did. OEM connector, Ricks CDI box.

 

[Trampsinger]

Still no spark...

 

[Goober]

Infinite resistance means there's no circuit pathway; either the connections are not complete or the component is bad

 

[Trampsinger]

Which component? Is the pulse generator part of the stator or is it a separate component?

 

[Trampsinger]

Disregard, I found it on the diagram. Ill try it next!

 

[Trampsinger]

UPDATE, well I pulled the side cover off and what do ya know! The IPG is not even there! It has been removed and the state of things in there is not so hot.
I'd like the opinion of the experts here on what I should do about the stator and the flywheel. If I clean them up and the stator tests ok should I just reuse it? I guarantee the rust is where they opened it before to rob the IPG and then didn't replace the gasket. The old gasket was missing a piece right above the rusty spot on the fly wheel.
Whats the simple way to test a stator? Check out the nasty pics. This damn thing has turned into a labor of love!

 

[Trampsinger]

Also, if anyone knows what size the bolts are for the IPG inside the stator cover that would be helpful as they are not there either.
Thanks

 

[retro]

I would clean those up good and run them. You can check the stator with an ohms meter. It is covered in the service manual... Partzilla is a good reference for discovering missing parts & bolts. Have fun!

 

[cmanningjr]

Ohm it out.. make sure you get nothing to ground.. IF you replace it.. make SURE you get the same stator as you took out.. they have to match the flywheel..

Careful with the shift shaft, don't pull it out too far. if it doesn't change gears when you get it back together, you'll have to reset it on the right side..


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[Trampsinger]

Ohm it out.. make sure you get nothing to ground.. IF you replace it.. make SURE you get the same stator as you took out.. they have to match the flywheel..

Careful with the shift shaft, don't pull it out too far. if it doesn't change gears when you get it back together, you'll have to reset it on the right side..


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Probably just saved my *** on that shift shaft!!!

 

[fishfiles]

from looking at the pics , I would be worried about if that bike was sunk and the inside the motor is screwed up , before going too far on trying to get spark

 

[Goober]

Some of those bits you can soak in vinegar overnight to loosen all the rust then you will have to rinse and dry them pretty quickly or they will surface rust
I wouldn't do that to your stator or any component with a rubber seal cuz vinegar will deform it.

Yea these can be labors of love--this was obviously neglected but you can bring her back or use as a parts buggy if ya want. What was that old saying about a friend who gifts you a boat is no friend lol

Do you see oil in the muffler or on the motor?

Were you able to do a compression test?

 

[shadetree]

gonna go with fish on this, from the looks of that stator and flywheel ? ^^^..i'd almost bet that motor has been sunk a time or two !!!.

 

[Manny]

i have a good stator and flywheel if you need one. PM me if you'd like.

 

[Trampsinger]

Update

Well I got it fired! Now for the bad news, It's making a hell of a noise and it doesnt really wanna stay running. I feel like it's valve train noise vs rod noise. Check it out and give me your opinion!

 

[misterclean59]

Sounds like rockers/cam shaft to me. Inspect the complete valve train for trouble. This includes the tensioner too. Can't remember if you cleaned the carb yet. I'd clean the tank and petcock too, air filter etc

 

[Trampsinger]

Its a tank off of another running bike and carb is cleaned and rebuilt. I need to do some homework on the valve train. I thought it sounds like it though.
That's where i'll start!

 

[retro]

I'm going with fishfiles and shadetree... That motor has likely been sunk. Sounds to me like its too late to save it, but a complete teardown is the only way to find out.