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Offline Vinhead1957

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #50 on: March 20, 2016, 07:50:39 AM »
If so, all he would need to do is move a cap and cylinder 1 would fire. Nothing is proven yet.  Suspect caps but prove it
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #51 on: March 20, 2016, 07:55:14 AM »
I'll let you guys know. That's what bothered me too. Switched wired and still jack squat. My plan is to get caps and plugs and do a once over on carbs too to see if there is anything suspect. If it is carbs, I need new caps and plugs  anyways.

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #52 on: March 20, 2016, 09:10:16 AM »
Except that 3 of 4 of his caps tested BAD. The wire he switched to 1 was also bad, so a meter reading on plug caps is pretty darn impirical evidence.
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #53 on: March 20, 2016, 09:11:07 AM »
Yes...I agree

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74 cb750, 75 cb550, 77 kawa 650, 81 virago 750, 83 virago 920, 80 Honda Twinstar 200, 71 Honda CT70, 1971 Honda CB750 Rat Project "Black Dahlia Bitsa"

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #54 on: March 20, 2016, 01:13:05 PM »
I had intermittent ignition on 1 cyl 1 year ago. New wires were the last to replace. Dynatek surpressed graphite wires... Not a good choice in my case, CU wires and NGK 5kohms caps solved that tricky problem.
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #55 on: March 20, 2016, 01:27:11 PM »
Tha s for the input pewe...I'm excited to see how the new caps react. Is there a good way to make sure they have good contact?

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Current Bike:  75 750F

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #56 on: March 21, 2016, 04:26:06 AM »
I finally noticed that which cylinder that had intermittent function when it was not functional during a longer time and exhaust cold.
Used another wire and it worked better direct. Easy to change wires when I use Dynatek coils (5ohms)
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #57 on: March 21, 2016, 11:54:17 AM »
Quote from: Deltarider on March 20, 2016, 12:53:21 AM
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when I score some case replace all spark related stuff and see if it helps.
Do it step by step so you (and we) will learn what caused your problem. There are owners who just throw a lot of money in their bike by replacing all related stuff in one time, hoping the bike will see and value the offer. Alas, a bike is not like that.

Do you mean to tell me that these bikes are not like the old Gods? I've been going at this entirely the wrong way . . .
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #58 on: March 22, 2016, 06:47:51 PM »
So for fun I pulled carbs while I wait for my caps. They were full of crap. Rookie mistake. Caps needed replacing anyways. Excited to see what happens.

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74 cb750, 75 cb550, 77 kawa 650, 81 virago 750, 83 virago 920, 80 Honda Twinstar 200, 71 Honda CT70, 1971 Honda CB750 Rat Project "Black Dahlia Bitsa"

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #59 on: March 22, 2016, 06:50:49 PM »
Is you tank clean?
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #60 on: March 22, 2016, 06:51:47 PM »
Looks clean. I'm gonna run what's in there out (was from can in garage) and get new to be sure.

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Past bikes: 76 750K - "Iowa Blue",78 750K Craigslist find - "Black Beth;" 77 CB750K Basketcase, with a 75K engine; 1970 Cb750 K1, "Rosa Luxembourg"
74 cb750, 75 cb550, 77 kawa 650, 81 virago 750, 83 virago 920, 80 Honda Twinstar 200, 71 Honda CT70, 1971 Honda CB750 Rat Project "Black Dahlia Bitsa"

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #61 on: March 22, 2016, 06:56:04 PM »
Yeah, drain it out and see if there is crap in there.  If yes, you may need to at least flush it out.
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #62 on: March 23, 2016, 08:44:05 AM »
New caps, gas, clean carbs and all five fire like gold. Gonna time and make sure it's all good. If it weren't for a predicted 10" of snow, I'd ride.

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Gus, Austin, MN.
Current Bike:  75 750F

Past bikes: 76 750K - "Iowa Blue",78 750K Craigslist find - "Black Beth;" 77 CB750K Basketcase, with a 75K engine; 1970 Cb750 K1, "Rosa Luxembourg"
74 cb750, 75 cb550, 77 kawa 650, 81 virago 750, 83 virago 920, 80 Honda Twinstar 200, 71 Honda CT70, 1971 Honda CB750 Rat Project "Black Dahlia Bitsa"

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #63 on: March 23, 2016, 08:51:35 AM »
Quote from: Sdsbassist on March 23, 2016, 08:44:05 AM
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all five fire like gold



FIVE?!  Awesome news, dont let a little snow stop you! Might make a good video.
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #64 on: March 23, 2016, 08:51:55 AM »
Four. Jeepers.

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Gus, Austin, MN.
Current Bike:  75 750F

Past bikes: 76 750K - "Iowa Blue",78 750K Craigslist find - "Black Beth;" 77 CB750K Basketcase, with a 75K engine; 1970 Cb750 K1, "Rosa Luxembourg"
74 cb750, 75 cb550, 77 kawa 650, 81 virago 750, 83 virago 920, 80 Honda Twinstar 200, 71 Honda CT70, 1971 Honda CB750 Rat Project "Black Dahlia Bitsa"

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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #65 on: March 23, 2016, 08:53:21 AM »
Maybe he has the uber rare Peugot-powered CBV that is the stuff of legends???
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Re: Weird intermittent spark
« Reply #66 on: March 23, 2016, 07:42:58 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on March 23, 2016, 08:53:21 AM
Maybe he has the uber rare Peugot-powered CBV that is the stuff of legends???

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