Why does my Z650 bike have no spark?

Why does my Z650 bike have no spark?

Choke does nothing, no spark at all. Turning the starter a few times will result in an occasional spark. Eventually the occasional spark will develop into a weak tickover. I then have to coax the throttle very gently for about 5 mins before I can start reving.

What to do if your Kawasaki engine wont start?

If you have confirmed that the spark plug is working properly, test the ignition coil with an ignition coil tester. If the ignition coil is defective, replace it. The flywheel key might have sheared in half. The flywheel key is a small metal piece which fits into the crankshaft and engages with the flywheel.

Is there a spark on my 1980 KZ650?

This is about a 1980 kz650 which has run correctly until it has been stored for the winter. Now it would not start. Checked for spark. There was no spark neither from the 1,4 coil nor from the 2,3 coil. BTW, the bike has the green DYNA coils.

Is it possible to start a 1977 Z650?

This post is not being displayed . I have a 1977 z650 and it runs great, once I have managed to start it that is. Choke does nothing, no spark at all. Turning the starter a few times will result in an occasional spark. Eventually the occasional spark will develop into a weak tickover.

Why is there no spark on my KZ650?

There was no spark neither from the 1,4 coil nor from the 2,3 coil. BTW, the bike has the green DYNA coils. Then I discovered this site !! I read many interesting posts in this section of the forum regarding spark and coil issues.

What to do if your bike has no spark?

For each spark plug wire:I have disconnected spark plug wire from spark plug, plugged in a brand new spark plug (easier/faster than using the bike’s plugs), grounded the plug to the engine (valve cover bolt precisely) and tried to start the bike.

How to start an ATV that wont start?

1 Remove the spark plug from the cylinder-head and connect it to the spark-plug wire or ignition coil. 2 Grab the plug wire and hold the plug about 1/8th of an inch away from the cylinder head. 3 Activate the starter. 4 As the motor turns, you should see repetitive bright blue spark arching from the spark plug to the cylinder head.

Where are the spark plugs on a 650?

Anyway, the 650’s don’t have much in the way of getting power to the spark plugs. You have the battery, ignition switch, the kill switch, some have a clutch switch (so you have to have the clutch pulled in), fuse, points/condensers (or electronic ignition on some), coils, plug wires and spark plugs. It has to be in one of those areas.