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by ritalz
Tue Sep 19, 2006 3:50 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 5481

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BuzZz had the right answer fot this one. There is a problem in the harness between the module and the coil that runs the rear cylinder. We still have to make a permenant repair but for right now a jumper wire is working. Thanks
by ritalz
Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:04 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 5481

help


Maybe I'll have to take it to mother Honda for diagnostics.
by ritalz
Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 5481

Just had something interesting happen. While the bike was running earlier I happened to touch the starter button and the rear cylinder started firing. Tried it a few more times and each time I hit the starter it ran and fired on both cylinders until I stopped pushing the button. Perhaps there is ...
by ritalz
Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:20 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 5481

Am I missing something here? If I am, please tell me. I beleive this is an electrical problem somewhere in the firing circuit. I am getting plenty of gas to the plugs because whenever I check the rear cylinder, the plugs are wet. If I run the revs up past 3k it will backfire when the rear cylinder ...
by ritalz
Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:58 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 5481

Stator output is much better than previously stated. I had to get the old battery out before getting a true reading. Did some tests on the regulator and it seems to be ok. Still looking for an answer.
by ritalz
Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:07 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: 83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm
Replies: 11
Views: 5481

83 Honda VT750 Shadow runs on 1 cylinder up to 3k rpm

Just bought a VT750 and it only runs on 1 cylinder until it gets to about 3k rpms and then the other cylinder kicks in. Replaced the pick up coils inside the right side cover. Swapped the coils from side to side. Swapped the ignition modules side to side. Stator output is 9vac on all three yellow ...