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    tracing an electrical problem...

    first the carb was leaking...fixed it. Now it still wont start. I checked w/ a meter the spark plug boot when I hit the startbutton no movement on the needle.
    How do I go about tracing it?
    Any schematics?
    Thanks

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    86350X is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    T test fo spark, dont use a meter,,, just put the plug in theboot and lay t on the motor, you hould see a spark, if not,,,,, take the boot off and cut about 1/8 inchoff the ed of th plug wire then hold the end of the ire close to the engine and ee if a spark jumps there, if not you have to check your coil, cdi, ect,,, try the simple stuff first and let us know
    2003 honda shadow 1100 spirit
    94 XR600R
    70 qa 50 with a 90cc motor in it
    87 XR80R
    82 XR500R
    1972 Honda z50A mini trail,,, Finally got a stock mini
    1981 CR450R
    2004 chevy silverado ls ext. cab 4x4 5.3L

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    i am not sure how to check that stuff. the coil cdi etc. I am terrible with electrical.

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    86350X is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    OK, so just clarify for me, What model is your bike? Did ycheck for spark? Does the motor turn over? asking for help here you have to provide as h info as possible, where all we have is wo, it's tough to diagnose problems, but I'll help in any way I can, feel free to PM me spefc stuff, l wal through whatever I can,,,,, good luck
    2003 honda shadow 1100 spirit
    94 XR600R
    70 qa 50 with a 90cc motor in it
    87 XR80R
    82 XR500R
    1972 Honda z50A mini trail,,, Finally got a stock mini
    1981 CR450R
    2004 chevy silverado ls ext. cab 4x4 5.3L

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