Recent content by Dan Padgett

I really want to keep hold of it as I’ve heard good things but I am just struggling so much to time the thing! Have you ever attempted the timing yourself? You’re uk right, where abouts did you take your bike to?

I’m Newark so only around the corner. I’m just after the plate with adjustment screws etc as I have the points themselves

Hey do you by any chance have the contact breaker plate for the points?

Thanks all! Tried turning her over this morning and not a bean. A couple of questionable back fires however so think it’s possibly timing. I’m tempted to get rid of the newtronics unit and put points back on it. At least until she is running anyway!

Thanks all, so we have a spark! I swapped out the battery and it seems to have worked thanks for the advice! I think you’re right it doesn’t need the condenser! So I have a spark now, 150 psi on each cylinder and carbs SHOULD be okay so will attempt to start her over the next couple of days...

It’s actually running a Newtronics electronic ignition... although nobody has seen the bike run with this ignition, the unit is grounded fine and I can see this lights on the box itself (if I unground the unit the lights go off so can’t see that being an issue)?

Tested the battery and it’s fine. It’s turning the starter motor lovely but no spark. The brief spark earlier from the kick start has disappeared. I’ve done the test from the video and not a bean. Even stuck my finger on the end of it in case I couldn’t see properly and nothing. Checked my...

This is great thanks! I’ll check the voltage later and earths and report back... Fingers crossed it’s simple. Yeah I know right, I had just a kick start before on a 77 xs400 and i really missed e start. (That is when they work!)

Awesome thanks so much!

Thanks, I think it’s good although I’ll test and come back to you. I actually just got done doing some bits on it. I attempted to start it again and it sounded as if it shorted out somewhere as the starter motor won’t work but it now seems like there is a spark from me kicking it over. Think...

Hey all, I know a couple of people in the forum had similar issues but so far I can’t find a resolution! The bike will now turn over, however, no spark. So I’ve bought new plugs, still no spark. I’ve just tested the coils and the primary and secondary resistance is all okay! Am I missing...

hey all, I’m really stuck on the wiring up of my ignition coils... I have the manual for my engine 4G6 but the coils look after market and so are not the same. Also the condenser is aftermarket so I’m struggling. I’ve taken a couple of photos... I can’t figure out what the red circled area is...

Yes, kill switch is off

Hi All, I really appreciate everybody's help so far! I have great compression in each rebuilt cylinder (150psi) I have finally put some power through the bike and have no spark... None. Brand new plugs, brand new HT leads. When I try to fire the bike on the starter motor it doesnt make a...

Thanks Mike, You’re exactly right that’s what it states in the Hayes manual. I’ve done all of that, aligned everything as per the manual. It turns nicely! I’ve gone ahead and tried to refit the camshaft cover.... firstly I assume it’s supposed to sit uneven on the cam? Depending on where the...