Mike197
XS650 Member
Hello all, recently acquired a 1980 650 Special to add to my collection.
Previous owner says they replaced some gaskets and then could not get bike to start.
They then put the bike on the "back burner" so to speak and I bought it complete for $200 a few days ago. They think the timing is off and that's why it won't start... Maybe the timing is off, who knows.
I should still get spark even if the timing is off?... Right?.
I have good compression, so if timing is off it is not off enough to damage pistons/valves.
Before checking timing I figured I would check for spark.. No spark.
However I notice with my inline spark tester installed I get a nice blue spark when I switch the kill switch from off to on.. Anyone ever notice this with their bikes?.
As for checking things, I've tested the coil, checked grounds, checked continuity from orange and red white wires from TCI to coil, checked pick up coil resistance all seem ok.
Is the spark when moving kill switch a sign the that TCI is no good?.
I have power and ground at the TCI.
Any suggestions?.
Thanks!
Previous owner says they replaced some gaskets and then could not get bike to start.
They then put the bike on the "back burner" so to speak and I bought it complete for $200 a few days ago. They think the timing is off and that's why it won't start... Maybe the timing is off, who knows.
I should still get spark even if the timing is off?... Right?.
I have good compression, so if timing is off it is not off enough to damage pistons/valves.
Before checking timing I figured I would check for spark.. No spark.
However I notice with my inline spark tester installed I get a nice blue spark when I switch the kill switch from off to on.. Anyone ever notice this with their bikes?.
As for checking things, I've tested the coil, checked grounds, checked continuity from orange and red white wires from TCI to coil, checked pick up coil resistance all seem ok.
Is the spark when moving kill switch a sign the that TCI is no good?.
I have power and ground at the TCI.
Any suggestions?.
Thanks!