[phill1982]

hi every one can any one please help me i have a honda cbr 400 hurricaine 1986 that has been stood for three years i have cleaned every thing i can think of but no matter what i do i cant get a spark at all is there any thing that any one can tell me fuel pump and everything works except spark thanks phill

[LoopyLee]

Check the leads and coils.. also cables from the coils to the ignition system.. after being stood for that long they may be cream crackered..

Btw.. to the forum.. its great to have another new member.. and you are our 1st Aero owner (i think)

[phill1982]

ya thanks pleased to be here well i have cheaked for power in and out but nothing whats the chances of my ignighter or cdi gone after this period of time thanks phill

[LoopyLee]

if the bike has stood for that long they may have gone.. or maybe even the connectors/wiring.. if you have a manual for the bike to check them against I would suggest that...

If they have failed email insane moto on ebay, they do 2nd hand spares at really good prices, and they may have spares for your bike.. also try the guys and girls on 400greybike, they sometimes have parts knocking about.. either that or David Silver Spares, they are ace for brand new Honda parts..

[phill1982]

ya nice one mate will give it a go been on it all day with a tester but got power every where i have tested but nothing out the coils as try some we no work but thanks for info will give ita go cheers phill

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by phill1982

ya nice one mate will give it a go been on it all day with a tester but got power every where i have tested but nothing out the coils as try some we no work but thanks for info will give ita go cheers phill

Welcome Phil. Great to have you on board.

If you know you've got power coming from the low tension leads going to the coils (and that it's enough power, too) you only have two areas to look at; the coils and the High tension (or HT) leads. After three years you may find that the small suppressors in the HT leads to the plugs have gone bye bye. If so, replace the leads (Cheaper than replacing the coils).

Of course, it could just be dirt or corrosion build up in the HT cap. Take the plug connectors out of the HT caps with a flat head screwdriver and give them a clean with a wire brush, being careful not to displace the small wire C clip-like spring around the top of the connector. Then connect the HT leads back to the coils and run you meter through them with the ignition on. If you're getting sufficient current and resistance ratings, switch the ignition off, plug everything back in and try starting her up. If she starts - all is cool and good with the world. If not - sorry but it's time to replace your coils.

That said, I've based my opinion on the info you've given. I would still suggest you unplug all the connectors to the ignition circuit and give them a thorough clean before condemning the coils to the bin. I would also charge your battery over night and see if that helps.

There is one more thing. If during your fault-finding you come across a blown fuse or two, you may have a dead regulator/rectifier. Honda's unit is weak and a lay-up of three years followed by a sudden surge of power could be enough to kill it.

Good luck and please let us know what the problem was when you find out as it will help others.

[kiai]

/me gives LoopyLee some candy (sowwy for last time) didn't really mean anything

well I've CBR400RRM =]

[Surffrog]

Originally Posted by kiai

/me gives LoopyLee some candy (sowwy for last time) didn't really mean anything

well I've CBR400RRM =]

Lets see what Loopy has to say on the matter

[phill1982]

ya thanks but hove finally done it i have put a derestricted cdi unit on and up it went turned over about ten times just been out on it and well pleased over 140 up by pass thanks again