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I've already read it-twice lol good stuff!

Looks like a reasonable list, the cheap CDI's sadly I didn't have much luck with, I tried several with the 85 style stator, those are known for...

Thanks guys: A lot of useful info-I'm losing sleep over this thing. Fixer: I tested each of the cdi's in a good machine and still no spark. ...

Brand new starter. Issue is the same with the old starter and the new one. Ground connections have been thoroughly cleaned. I think I can rule out...

Assuming you have the engine running, it should be putting out voltage, I wouldn't use a test light on unregulated voltage from a stator that could...

Is the switchgear OEM? In case it's not: I can't point to any one potential issue with an aftermarket switch because there's so many different...

New starter or new to you (used)? How well is the starter body grounded? The front should be considered isolated because of the O-ring. The rear...

It’s either the starter , battery or a battery terminal issue, check both + and - connections . The ground wire from the battery to the chassis...

The electric starter probably needs to be rebuilt or replaced. When the starter is removed from the engine, it will be easier to make it turn over...

If the coil that actually powers the lights is bad, then you might not get any voltage at all out of it. If you do the test in the manual and it...

Thanks, that gives me some ideas although I don't understand how there is no power from the lighting stator even when I unplug it where it comes out...

The link posted in this thread is still alive so the service manual is the best resource. Since there's no voltage regulator on these, the lights...

Just to add in on that, the ignition coil (factory) has the same dedicated ground wire running to the coil, CDI, lights, frame ground, and it also...

There was mention of an extra pair of wires. I'm guessing that's one of the aftermarket stators with an additional lighting coil. I'm not a fan of...

Hi, I realize this is an old forum it looks like but I need some help on my 83 185s. My lights both quit working and I have installed a new lighting...

Both years used the exact same crank shaft part number, taper is not different on the crank/flywheel. Part number is 13321-HA5-300 if you wanted to...

Thanks Bob: I don't know if the engine would start and run 3 times as it did if my stator/flywheel combo was wrong so right now I am leaning toward...

As far as the 3 different stator/flywheel combos- I know there is 2 for sure. I believe all the ‘85 models are the same. If you have an 86’ model...

350: the two wires were optional (like you suggested). King: Possible problems-Engine is not grounded because the top motor mounts are not hooked...

You should verify all grounds are good and in the factory location. Also, make sure the engine is grounded to the frame, if you had the frame painted...

The stock rear brake, in good condition, is plenty powerful enough. You can loose some efficiency through a dry brake pedal pivot, cable, and...

Off subject, but did you ever get those two wires figured out?

Thanks for the feedback. Just seeing it now, and wishing I had bought those tires.. Oh well, for now the tubes are working better than I expected. ...

Thanks King. I just went and tried all three CDI's and all three were still dead. All three fired and ran until I shut it off and then nothing....

Thanks. I've still got some other plans for upgrades and changes. I've been looking at converting the rear brake to hydraulic, while keeping...

Is the engine stop switch grounding out the CDI or is it somehow hooked up to the power wire and grounding that out instead? I don't know how...

I enjoyed this thread when you were building it. Glad that you still have it.