So I got a Big Red! I was raised on them in Texas and excited I found one for a good price! I was riding it for a few weeks then it died, but keep reading I am pretty sure I know what is wrong. I just want to make sure before I start spending too much money after all money does not grow on trees!
Few items to let the members know:
Key switch was lost so has toggle installed.
Was running until I shut it off and would not restart.
Lights come on, and neutral switch works.
The main fuse has been rewired to new blade fuse.
Found manuals online and troubleshoot the system down to a CDI, I think.
ohm out the kill switch and it works in all three positions.
The toggle switch is wired correctly and in working condition. The off wires are not touching and disconnected.
I do get a signal to the starter relay, but the starter won't come on. I jumped the starter, and it will spin.
Coil seems to check out with ohms and is tied to neutral switch and headlight, which both work.
Yes, I do have the battery fully charged and on a charger now until I get it running. Hey just tossing it out there.
Checked fuses in the front and both are good, and the main fuse is working as well.
Pulled the spark plug and I can not get a spark from it.
Unless I am wrong, it does seem to point to the CDI.
Also, I was reading the forum to swap over the CDI to a different plug, but unable to find all the parts listed in the sticky.
Any help guys would be awesome!