Ignition System problems - no spark on plugs

[wymple]

If you have power to the small wire on the solenoid. and the bike will start if you cross the large poles, then that solenoid is no good.

 

[Guest]

If you have power to the small wire on the solenoid. and the bike will start if you cross the large poles, then that solenoid is no good.

Should I just try to return that solenoid since I bought it a month ago?

 

[pdqford]

I’ve been trying to follow this thread but all I have to go on is the words posted.
And we are not all using the same terminology ;-)

If you would try something for me, I think I would better understand what you are doing.
Please don’t by pass anything or short across any posts, etc.

Just break out your DVM and set it on the 20 volt DC scale.
Put the positive lead of the DMV on the small post of the of the starter relay.
(I think someone mentioned that it is the small post with the green/yellow wire on your bike.)
Put the negative lead of the DMV on the negative POST of the battery.
Turn the ignition key to “ON” and attempt to start the bike with the starter button.
When pressing the starter button, what voltage reading is the DMV displaying?

Next, leave everything the same, EXCEPT, move the positive lead of the DMV to the metal base of the starter relay.
Now, when attempting to start the bike with the starter button, what voltage reading is the DMV displaying?

What is first reading? _________ volts.

What is second reading? _______volts.