No Spark

[NBAUM]

I just bought a Yamaha 250 YTM225DRN It has no spark. I removed the coil from the top of the motor with the spark plug wire. It seems like I should be able to get that to spark a plug by hooking it to a battery but I cannot. Is there a way to test that part? Is there anything else I should look for on this machine that causes a spark to fail? Is there a way to bypass the switches on the handlebars to check them?
If I need a new coil where is the best place to order it and other parts for this machine.

Thanks,
Norton Baum

[ATC70]

either go to a yamaha dealer or a cycle salvage they usually have alot of good used parts.

[Instinctz]

yes you can by pass the handle bar switch that you are talkin about, just open up the case and connect the two wires that are attacted to the on/off switch.

Just make sure you can take'em apart so you can stop the trike.. heh.

[MIK6]

I would get a manual for it. The 225DR has a few things that will stop it from starting. It has a neutral safety switch, a reverse saftey switch, they will stop it from starting. Have you been using the electric start, or the pull rope? Before you cut the wires on the on/off switch, check it for continuity, you can make sure its good. Look for broken/ burnt wires, and unplugged plugs.
Let me know if I can look up anything for you in my manual.

GOOD LUCK
MIK6 / Mike