Bike doesn't start, no spark. (Fixed)

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axeman · #1 Unread post by **axeman** » Fri May 04, 2007 4:10 pm

Ok, so I bought this 95 YZF 600R for $400. The guy said it's been in storage for the past year and the last time he had it out, it ran, but had problems. I tried getting it started, but it wouldn't fire. I'm not getting a spark, so no I have to figure out why. Theoretically, what could go bad electrical from sitting for long periods of time? Maybe someone can give me a checklist to go through, from cheapest to most expensive? This is my first bike and I want to learn, so any help is appreciated. Thanks.

blinkbiker012890 · Wed May 09, 2007 6:34 pm

you might want to check the ingition coils first and if they are good check the spark plug wires that is the most common problem with no fire.also check the spark plugs see if they are set right.I had the same problem with my honda cb 650 custom and all i did was change the wires

hope my info was helpful

axeman · #3 Unread post by **axeman** » Wed May 09, 2007 6:48 pm

Fixed already, thanks.

#4 Unread post by **Skier** » Wed May 09, 2007 7:38 pm

Don't keep us in suspense, what was it?

axeman · #5 Unread post by **axeman** » Wed May 09, 2007 8:06 pm

Oh, it was actually getting spark all along, the problem was my carbs were all gunked up and it wouldn't fire. See my other thread for more on that.