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Post by cyborg on Nov 7, 2017 8:30:09 GMT -6
Does it start at all or just turns over and pops?
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Post by cyborg on Nov 7, 2017 8:41:33 GMT -6
You either mixed up the coil plugs or the plug wires,,,don't panic,,I've done that I don't even know how many times,,,get a wiring diagram off the internet unless you have a manual,,( I suggest haynes manuals they are inexpensive and are very thorough and easier to understand than chitons for me anyways),,,,that's my call
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Post by solymar on Nov 7, 2017 11:00:23 GMT -6
It just turns over then backfires.
I have a Clymers manual. I was thinking about the same thing as you last night & was hoping that I did route the wires wrong, but unfortunately it looks like I did wire everything correctly. I’m going to have to check to see if I’m getting spark at each of the cylinders. I don’t believe that my battery is bad, I’ve kept it charged this whole time and it holds the charge well. I was a little surprised that my spark plugs were not wet when I pulled them & kinda wondering if for some reason my carbs aren’t giving enough fuel. Guess this is going to be a process...which I’m not looking forward to lol. I just want it running again!
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Post by cyborg on Nov 7, 2017 19:57:37 GMT -6
Could be a bad plug,, I've seen that,,, but my money goes on it's wired incorrectly
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Post by solymar on Nov 7, 2017 20:20:29 GMT -6
Sure seems like it would be right? The coils are aftermarket not oem & came with 0 instructions. I’m kinda wondering if they don’t connect to the harness differently.
It’ll probably take me a couple of days, but I’ll track down the issue at some point.
Thanks for your advice again. I’ll let you know what happens.
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Post by cyborg on Nov 15, 2017 16:57:10 GMT -6
Hi what's up?,,you sort that thing out yet??
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Post by richardv on Nov 19, 2017 19:52:39 GMT -6
I've owned two a K5 and a K4. I souped up and drove the K5 hard but had problems with the cam chains on both. It was my "chopper". The K4 was my city bike. Fixing them would be easy but, I lusted after that '86 GL1200 Aspencade.
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Post by cyborg on Nov 22, 2017 7:59:46 GMT -6
Bump
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Post by solymar on Dec 4, 2017 22:37:13 GMT -6
After going thru the wiring with a fine tooth comb, I found everything was as it should be. Oncee I confirmed that it wasn’t electrical I took off my carbs again. This time I separated them & then dipped them in carb cleaner. That did the trick! Finally got it running and tuned. It’s nice having it back!
Thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it
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Post by cyborg on Dec 5, 2017 9:04:47 GMT -6
GREAT!!!!!!! Thank the gods!!! Good job!!! There's a piston right there
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Post by cyborg on Dec 5, 2017 9:11:32 GMT -6
Next fill up put 2-3 ounces of seafoam in the tank,,,that'll help deep clean the jets and passages in the carbs,,,that stuff really does work
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Post by solymar on Dec 6, 2017 12:25:05 GMT -6
Good plan & luckily I have some on hand too!
Thanks again for your help!
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Post by cyborg on Dec 7, 2017 9:01:20 GMT -6
Glad you have it going good,,,that's one of the greatest bikes ever made,,,smooth powerful ,,,and gets decent mileage when you take it easy. (Good luck with that one  |
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