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1981 xlh1000 electric start, no spark

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Old 04-11-2016, 11:19 PM
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Default 1981 xlh1000 electric start, no spark

Ive checked all electrical with the volt meter, new plugs, wire, coil, flasher, breakers, relay, good battery. Turns over and has compresion. When i check it with a spark tester,i,get no glow. Does a generator effect spark? I checked the brushes and those seem to be good. Im at a loss. Any advice?
 
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Generator does not affect spark. Is your spark tester any good?
 
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handelbar on-off switch
 
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When i have the spark tester hooked up and i flick the off/run switch i get a quick blink of a glow. I replace the switch and it was doing the same thing.
 
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Does it have a sensor or old-fashioned points? Anyhow, seems like they are not working.
 
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